Three years have passed since the launch of the previous generation. In 2026, Amazfit finally welcomed the new flagship running watch Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro, which is specially designed for road running and marathon enthusiasts. This watch has received substantial upgrades in terms of appearance materials, screen brightness, and internal sensors. The official price in Hong Kong is $3,498. How does this so-called “most professional” stopwatch in the history of the brand perform? Is it worth buying for all runners? The following brings you a detailed test report.
Appearance design and hardware specifications: Titanium metal blessing, comprehensively improved texture
Cheetah 2 Pro pays great attention to materials this time, using an all-titanium case and frame, paired with a sapphire glass mirror. The overall durability is greatly improved, and it is more than enough to handle daily collisions or outdoor sports. Despite the use of metal materials, the weight of the watch remains at a light 45.6g, making it comfortable to wear and not burdensome for long-distance running. The screen is a highlight of this generation. The watch is equipped with an ultra-high brightness AMOLED screen of up to 3,000 nits. Even when training under the scorching sun, all data is still clearly visible.
In addition, a practical LED flashlight function is added to the side of the watch, which is a great boon for users who are used to running at night or cross-country. The only drawback is that although the 48mm case is very high-quality, the screen size is only 1.32 inches, resulting in a slightly thick black border. In addition, the design of the original strap is relatively mediocre and does not match the high-end titanium watch body. It is recommended that users who value appearance can replace other straps by themselves.
Sports tracking and positioning performance: reliable performance, more than sufficient for daily training
Cheetah 2 Pro has been upgraded with a new BioTracker 6.0 optical heart rate sensor, equipped with 5 photodiodes and 2 LEDs, plus a dual-frequency six-star GNSS positioning system, making the overall data tracking more comprehensive. In open suburbs, riverside or park sections, its GPS ranging performance is extremely accurate, just like the top flagship stopwatches on the market. However, in Hong Kong’s common urban environment with high-rise buildings, there is still some room for improvement in the trajectory accuracy of its dual-frequency positioning, and slight drifts may occasionally occur. In terms of heart rate monitoring, during fixed-speed aerobic running, the heart rate data is very accurate and stable; but when performing high-intensity interval running or cycling training, the optical heart rate response will be slightly delayed. If you have extreme requirements for training data, it is recommended to use it with a heart rate strap to obtain the best results.
Intelligent system and powerful battery life
For professional runners, the watch has 32GB of built-in storage space and supports complete offline map and turn-by-turn navigation functions. In terms of software, Zepp Coach can provide adaptive AI training plans from 5K to marathon, and can seamlessly synchronize data to common sports platforms such as TrainingPeaks, Runna, and Strava. It is worth mentioning that Amazfit, as the official watch of the HYROX physical competition, also has built-in exclusive HYROX mode and triathlon support. The battery life is also excellent, reaching 31 hours in per-second GPS recording mode, and up to 69 hours in power-saving mode, which is enough to cope with a full marathon or even a 100-kilometer ultramarathon.
Summary of advantages and disadvantages
Comprehensive performance, Cheetah 2 Pro has outstanding advantages, including the use of flagship materials such as durable titanium and sapphire glass, and a market-leading 3,000 nit high-brightness AMOLED screen. The watch also supports complete offline maps and turn-by-turn navigation, has a built-in practical LED flashlight and Zepp Pay contactless payment function, plus accurate constant-speed running heart rate and strong battery life, the overall configuration is very sincere. As for the shortcomings, they mainly focus on the obvious frame brought by the 1.32-inch screen paired with the 48mm watch body, and the original strap has a mediocre texture. In terms of professional sports tracking, the heart rate response during cycling and high-intensity interval training is slightly slower, and in complex urban high-rise buildings, the GPS track performance is also slightly inferior to the strongest competitors in its class.
Summary: Is it worth buying at $3,498?
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro enters the high-end stopwatch market with a price of $3,498, showing great sincerity. It is no longer just synonymous with “affordable”, but truly delivers flagship-level materials and rich professional functions. This watch is perfect for runners preparing to challenge a 5K to a marathon. If you want a high-end appearance, equipped with an ultra-bright screen, powerful battery life and offline maps, but don’t want to spend 5,000 to 6,000 yuan on a top-end series of products, the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro is definitely a very competitive high-end stopwatch choice this year.
