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Amazfit Band 2 review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Battery life:20 daysScreen size:1.23 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Amazfit Band 2 Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.2

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 54% of fitness trackers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

20%

7.3

Sports

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

7.2

Health

18%

6.5

Display

8%

8.5

Smart functions

8%

8.8

Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

8.3

Design

â–²Better than 66%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 57%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Amazfit Band 2

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

20%

7.3

Sports

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

7.2

Health

18%

6.5

Display

8%

8.5

Smart functions

8%

8.8

Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

8.3

Design

7.3
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.1
Heart rate monitor
yes
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 36.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 47.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 36.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 32.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS
This fitness tracker supports GPS + GLONASS satellite systems which is more versatile than that of 89.4% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 4.8% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
no
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.4% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.8% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 14.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
yes
This fitness tracker supports call controls. 59.7% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via Zepp app
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 23.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 21.4% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
no
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 36.4% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
4.2
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.2 which is newer than in 54.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 12.8% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
NFC
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 2.5% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
20 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 20 days which is longer than that of 78.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 3.5% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
?
Battery capacity
160 mAh
Market range: <45 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 160 mAh which is higher than that of 57.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.8% of fitness trackers.
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Display
yes
This fitness tracker has a display. 26.3% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
1.23 inch
Market range: <0.72 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.23 inch which is larger than that of 63.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% of fitness trackers.
Display type
?
Screen resolution
80x 160
This fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 80x160 which is higher than that of 61.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
145 ppi
Market range: <146 ppi – >326 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 145 ppi which is lower than that of 92.3% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.6% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
yes
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 23.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Quick-release band system.
Band width
15 mm
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Amazfit Band 2 vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • 10 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (20 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    20 days vs 10 days
  • Multi-sport mode
    This fitness tracker supports multi-sport mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 14.5% of fitness trackers support multi-sport mode.
  • Touchscreen
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 46.7% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass
    This fitness tracker uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
  • Call control
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support call controls.
    Reject/mute only.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    This fitness tracker supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.4% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • 0.17 inch larger screen size
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.2 inch vs 1.06 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.06 inch.
    1.23 inch vs 1.06 inch
  • Multi-sport mode
    This fitness tracker supports multi-sport mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 14.5% of fitness trackers support multi-sport mode.
  • Broad satellite support
    This fitness tracker supports more satellite systems than the average fitness tracker (GPS + GLONASS vs no). The average fitness tracker supports no satellite systems.
    GPS + GLONASS vs no
  • 10 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (20 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    20 days vs 10 days
  • 28% larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (160 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    160 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • Touchscreen
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 46.7% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass
    This fitness tracker uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
  • 0.17 inch larger screen size
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.2 inch vs 1.06 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.06 inch.
    1.23 inch vs 1.06 inch
  • Call control
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support call controls.
    Reject/mute only.
  • Gesture control
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.6% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    This fitness tracker supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.4% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Points-based system
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.2% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
    Uses PAI.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (80x160 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    80x160 vs 194x368
  • 41.3% lower pixel density
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (145 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
    145 ppi vs 247 ppi
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • 4.7 mm thicker design
    This fitness tracker is thicker than the average fitness tracker (15.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    15.7 mm vs 11 mm
  • No BMI tracking
    This fitness tracker does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.2% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • Lower screen resolution
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (80x160 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    80x160 vs 194x368
  • 41.3% lower pixel density
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (145 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
    145 ppi vs 247 ppi
  • 4.7 mm thicker design
    This fitness tracker is thicker than the average fitness tracker (15.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    15.7 mm vs 11 mm
  • No BMI tracking
    This fitness tracker does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.2% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Smartwatch Specifications
≈ estimated
31/07/2019
Walkthrough review · menus, setup and step count test
Verdict
The Amazfit Band 2 counts steps accurately, fits comfortably and has a screen that stays clear outdoors.
5.0
Donavon Hornbeck
≈ estimated
24/05/2019
Hands-on review · two days of use, price comparison
Verdict
The Amazfit Band 2 is priced a bit high for what it offers; the Amazfit Bip is the better buy.
8.0
Simply Unbox It
≈ estimated
30/04/2019
Unboxing and review · 9 days of use, battery and app
Verdict
The Amazfit Band 2 offers solid features, held back by limited sport modes and no GPS.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit Band 2

  • Sleek and professional design with high-quality plastic and rubber materials
  • Large, bright colour screen that is significantly improved over the previous version
  • Reliable and accurate heart rate sensor for fitness monitoring
  • Lightweight and comfortable for 24/7 wear and various physical activities
  • Includes a secure and easy-to-use magnetic charging dock
  • Dust-resistant strap material that is soft and smooth against the skin
  • User-friendly interface with touch-sensitive navigation
  • Excellent value for money compared to more expensive competitors

What customers don't like about Amazfit Band 2

  • Slightly larger form factor compared to the Mi Band 2, which may feel bulky for some users
  • Lacks advanced smartwatch features found in high-end competitors (e.g., extensive third-party app support)
  • Proprietary charging dock is required and could be easy to misplace
  • Limited customisation options for watch faces and data fields
  • Initial setup requires a specific connection process that must be followed carefully

Verdict

The Amazfit Band 2 (also known as the Cor 2) is a lightweight fitness tracker featuring a 1.23-inch color IPS LCD display protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Built with a polycarbonate and stainless steel body, it offers 5 ATM water resistance and a dedicated 160 mAh battery providing up to 20 days of standby time. Key features include continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and NFC support for contactless payments in specific markets. Main pros include its durable, premium-looking design, vibrant outdoor-visible screen, and impressive battery longevity. However, it lacks built-in GPS, has a relatively small selection of sports modes, and relies on a proprietary charging dock.

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