Amazfit Active 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 965

What Reviewers Agree On

• Most feature-rich smartwatch ever at $99 — unprecedented value
• Dual-band GPS and offline maps at this price is extraordinary
• On-wrist calling (speaker and microphone) — rare at any price below $300
• 2,000 nit AMOLED display — readable in any lighting condition
• NFC payments (Zepp Pay) on $129 model

Deal Breakers

• Zepp OS lacks third-party app ecosystem depth
• 10-day battery is good but not Garmin-level multi-week