The undisputed king of budget smartwatches under $100, packing a 2,000-nit OLED display, built-in GPS, 8-9 day battery, and AI coaching. It looks and feels far more expensive than it is.
If you want a smartwatch that punches way above its price tag, the Amazfit Active 2 is the obvious answer — experts and the community agree it's the best sub-$100 smartwatch you can buy right now.
“This is a stacked feature set for under $150. It's bonkers. There isn't even much of a catch.”
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“In 2025, Amazfit is the budget smartwatch brand to beat, and the Active 2 is my favorite sub-$100 model”
Tom's Guide · read full review →
“Best budget pick — Amazfit Active 2”
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“The Active 2 is similar in accuracy to my Apple Watch Ultra 2 for GPS runs and heart rate. Sleep tracking was also generally aligned with my Oura Ring 4.”
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“I was surprised when I received compliments while wearing the Active 2 during CES. All were gobsmacked when I told them the price. The Active 2 does not look or feel cheap.”
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