When it comes to affordable smartwatches, Amazfit is one company that continues to put out solid devices that won’t break the bank.
The company just announced the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2, and they both come with a lot of features that make them worth a look. Whether you prefer a more traditional circular design or you like the square look of many other smartwatches, one of these models will work for you.
What’s the Deal With the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2?
In terms of features, both watches feature the same goodies. The big difference is that the GTR 2 comes with a circular design and a 14-day battery life. The GTS 2 features a square design and a far shorter 7-day battery. With those long battery lives, you’ll get sleep tracking and analysis, which can go a long way towards sleeping better.
In the GTR 2, you get a curved round 1.39-inch always-on display with a 326ppi pixel density. The GTS 2 also has an always-on display, but it’s a curved square 1.65-inch screen. It has a slightly higher pixel density of 341ppi.
Both watches feature full Amazon Alexa support, so you can easily control their functions without using your hands.
Like much more expensive smartwatches, the new Amazfit models feature blood oxygen monitoring, which has become quite popular thanks to Apple touting it on the latest Apple Watch models.
You’ll also get 24/7 heart-rate tracking, which is something you might expect to find on far more expensive smartwatch models. If your heart-rate enters abnormal levels, the watch will alert you.
As you might expect, there are tons of watch faces you can choose from. This gives them a superior level of customization.
If you’re a swimmer (or just too lazy to take your watch off in the shower), both models are water-resistant, so you can get them wet without worrying.
How Much Are the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2?
Amazfit is known for making affordable smartwatches, and the new GTR 2 and GTS 2 are no exceptions. They come with a starting price of $179, which is quite reasonable for watches with as many useful features as these.
The Amazfit GTR 2 will launch in the US and UK on October 30. A couple of days later, on November 1, the Amazfit GTS 2 will launch in the US. Those in the UK will need to wait a bit longer, as it will drop there on November 15.
If these sound like something you want, you can preorder the GTS 2 or GTR 2 on the Amazfit website.