Zepp Health has now officially unveiled the Cheetah 2 Pro, its latest running-focused smartwatch with a premium titanium alloy build, sapphire glass and a 1.32-inch AMOLED display. Battery life is rated at up to 20 days, while the watch also brings offline maps, 32GB of storage and dual-band GNSS support.
The launch comes after a series of well-timed appearances on sponsored athletes, which had already strongly hinted that the device was nearing release. Those sightings now make much more sense in hindsight, as Zepp Health clearly used them to build anticipation ahead of the announcement. With the watch now confirmed, we can finally see where the company is taking its dedicated running line.
A clear step up in build quality
The first thing that stands out is the materials. Zepp Health has gone with a titanium alloy case and sapphire glass protection, which immediately gives the Cheetah 2 Pro a more premium feel than many watches in this segment.
The timepiece comes in a 48mm round case and keeps a four-button layout, a setup that should work well during runs when touchscreens can become awkward in rain or during intense sessions. The overall design keeps the sporty DNA of the original Cheetah Pro, with elements of the recently released Active 3 Premium.
Display quality also looks set to be one of the strong points here. Zepp Health is using a 1.32-inch AMOLED panel with 466 x 466 resolution and brightness rated at 3000 nits, which should keep the screen easy to read even in bright outdoor conditions. Based on our testing of the Active 3 Premium, which also uses sapphire glass, one thing to keep in mind is that the surface can pick up fingerprints quite easily, so that may be something to watch for here as well.
Built around training and navigation
This is clearly a watch designed with runners in mind. The Cheetah 2 Pro supports 170 workout modes and includes satellite support across GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS. The sensor package appears to be identical to what is available in the latest crop of Amazfit watches. But you are getting dual-band GNSS rather than single-band which should help with satellite accuracy.
Navigation features are also built in, with offline maps and route guidance included. That makes it a much more capable option for long runs, trail sessions and training in unfamiliar locations.
Amazfit has also included 32GB of storage, which should leave plenty of room for maps, workout data and offline music. Together with the built-in speaker and microphone, it also keeps the smartwatch side of the experience well rounded for day-to-day use.
As far as battery life, you can expect up to 20 days between charges. That is one of the headline figures that will likely catch attention, particularly for runners comparing it against more established names in the category.
Our takeaway
Overall, the Cheetah 2 Pro looks like a solid upgrade. There is nothing here that feels radically different on the hardware side, but the mix of premium materials, a very bright display, strong battery life and proper navigation tools points to a watch designed for runners who want serious performance features without moving into much higher price brackets.
Zepp Health has also spent the past year steadily building out its running metrics and training ecosystem, so this watch seems well placed to benefit from that broader software push. In that sense, the hardware upgrades and the company’s growing focus on performance analytics appear to complement each other quite well.
You can pick up the Cheetah 2 Pro for $449 on the Zepp Health website. Which means it is quite a bit pricier than the original which sold for $299 at launch.
The real test, as always, will be how it performs in GPS and heart rate accuracy. On paper, though, it looks like a well-rounded update to the Cheetah line with a clear focus on running and outdoor training.
Tech specs
Specification
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Display
1.32-inch AMOLED
Resolution
466 x 466 pixels
Pixel density
353 ppi
Brightness
Up to 3000 nits
Case size
48 x 48 x 13.2mm
Case material
Titanium alloy
Weight
45.6g
Glass
Sapphire
Water resistance
5 ATM
Battery
540mAh
Battery life
Up to 20 days
Storage
32GB
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi
GNSS
dual-band (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS)
Maps
Offline maps and navigation
Audio
Built-in speaker and microphone
Workout modes
170
Strap
Black silicone sports strap
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