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Amazfit Pace 2S review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120Screen size:1.34 inchBattery life:5 daysDisplay type:Transflective LCD

Amazfit Pace 2S Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit Pace 2S
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.5

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 54% of smartwatches
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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Score components

24%

5.2

Health

21%

9.0

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.8

Smart features

12%

7.3

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

â–²Better than 55%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
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: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.5

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 8.5/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (8.5 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 8.2. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 63%
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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
  • amazfit-pace-2s
amazfit-pace-2s
Where to buy
    N/A~ £120
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Pace 2S

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
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Score components:

24%

5.2

Health

21%

9.0

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

5.8

Smart features

12%

7.3

Connectivity

9%

8.0

Display & Design

4%

2.8

Hardware

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.8
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
5 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 5 days on a charge, which is shorter than 65.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
35 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 35 h on a charge, which is longer than 78.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.8% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
35 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 35 h with GPS on, which is longer than 77.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.4% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
290 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 290 mAh battery, which is smaller than 59.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
180 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 180 min, which is slower than 96% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.3% of Smartwatches.
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Operating system
Zepp OS
This smartwatch runs Zepp OS, which is more advanced than the system in 58.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 7.1% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
1.34 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.34 inch screen, which is smaller than 61.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.5% of Smartwatches.
Display type
Transflective LCD
This smartwatch uses Transflective LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 68.3% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
300x 320
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 300x320 which is lower than that of 63.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
327 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 327 ppi, which is higher than 53.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 1.1% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
2x 1.2 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 2x1.2 GHz which is faster than that in 73.4% of smartwatches and equal to that in 1.9% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Ingenic M200S
This smartwatch uses the Ingenic M200S processor model.
RAM
0.5 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 71.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 22.7% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Amazfit Pace 2S vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • 14 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (35 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    35 h vs 21 h
  • 15 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (35 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    35 h vs 20 h
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 14 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (35 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    35 h vs 21 h
  • 15 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (35 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    35 h vs 20 h
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses ceramic, plastic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    ceramic, plastic vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (Transflective LCD vs AMOLED).
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • 7.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    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: 7.4 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 63% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews, average 8.5/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (8.5 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 8.2. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.0
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 4 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2017 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • 60 min slower charging
    This smartwatch charges more slowly than the average smartwatch (180 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    180 min vs 120 min
  • 2 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (5 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    5 days vs 7 days
  • 15 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (290 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    290 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (Transflective LCD vs AMOLED).
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    Water resistance is listed as 5 ATM (ATM/pressure rating, not an official IP code).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • 2 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.7 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13.7 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 8.7 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (53.7 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    53.7 g vs 45 g
  • 4.5 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    47 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 0.06 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.34 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 2 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    47 mm vs 45 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 300x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    300x320 vs 360x360
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 50% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.5 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

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

Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
24/09/2019
Full review · Sports fitness watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Stratos+ is a sports watch with sapphire glass and 5ATM water resistance, but its chunky body and short battery life hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazfit Pace 2S

  • Premium design featuring a ceramic bezel and sapphire glass for high scratch resistance
  • Transflective always-on display offers excellent readability in direct sunlight
  • Built-in GPS and 4GB of onboard storage for phone-free music playback during workouts
  • Extensive activity tracking with support for over 14 different sports, including swimming and triathlon
  • Competitive pricing that provides high-end fitness features at a budget-friendly point
  • Waterproof rating of 5 ATM (up to 50 meters), making it suitable for swimming

What customers don't like about Amazfit Pace 2S

  • Large and bulky physical profile can be uncomfortable for users with smaller wrists
  • Optical heart rate sensor can be erratic or inaccurate during high-intensity intervals
  • Software and companion app are sometimes reported as buggy or lacking advanced data analysis
  • Touchscreen can be difficult to use with sweaty hands, often requiring the side buttons for navigation
  • Display colors can appear washed out or pale compared to modern AMOLED screens
  • Battery life can drop significantly when using power-heavy features like continuous GPS or Bluetooth music

Verdict

The Amazfit Pace 2S (also known as the Amazfit Stratos) is a premium multisport smartwatch featuring a 1.34-inch transflective always-on colour LCD with 320x300 resolution and a 2.5D curved sapphire glass or Gorilla Glass screen. It is built with a rugged carbon fibre reinforced polycarbonate case, a polished ceramic bezel, and is water-resistant up to 5 ATM (50 metres). Key technical specifications include a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, and 4GB of internal storage (approximately 2GB available for phone-free music playback via Bluetooth). Its main pros are the highly sunlight-readable display, built-in GPS and GLONASS for precise tracking, and a 290mAh battery offering up to 5 days of regular use or 35 hours with continuous GPS. However, notable cons include a dim display in indoor settings, a proprietary OS with limited third-party app support, and a 'flat tyre' screen design that cuts off the bottom of the circular display.

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