Amazfits budget ultra-running watches launch just one day after Garmin unveils its own new watches

Date:
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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Amazfit has launched the Cheetah 2 Ultra, a new ultra-running watch for off-road enthusiasts.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Amazfit has launched the
Cheetah 2 Ultra smartwatch Its made for trail runners and ultra-running enthusiasts It arrives just one day after the new budget wearables from
Garmin Amazfit has managed to carve out a role for itself as a popular budget-friendly wearables brand, and its devices often find a spot on our
list of the best cheap smartwatches money can buy.

Now, the company has launched a brand-new offering, and its hot on the heels of a new cut-price Garmin watch that is gunning for the exact same buyers. Amazfits new product is dubbed the Cheetah 2 Ultra , and the company
describes it as a specialized instrument for trail runners who measure
success in elevation, unpredictable terrain, and hours spent on the move. Latest Videos From You may like Forget the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 might be the surprise outdoor smartwatch to beat this year Garmin reveals its Garmin Forerunner 70 and Garmin Forerunner 170 'easy-to-use' running watches The best running watch for 2026: Watches for every level of runner

It comes with a Grade 5 titanium bezel, frame, and back cover; a 1.5-inch AMOLED display that goes up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness and features a scratch-resistant sapphire glass panel; up to 33 hours of battery life in Trail Running Mode and up to 30 days of juice in regular mode; and dual-frequency six-satellite positioning for accurate GPS tracking.

If youre going off-road and need directions, youll find full-color route planning that Amazfit says comes with rendering speeds 2.5 times faster and refresh speeds 12 times faster than before. There are also improved training and performance metrics, expanded third-party integrations, and more.

And the Cheetah 2 Ultra is not the only news from Amazfit. The firm has also recently updated the firmware for its T-Rex Ultra 2 watch to offer heart rate zones and waypoint data, better aiding you when youre training, racing, or just out for a leisurely run. A whole range of new watches (Image credit: Amazfit) Amazfit typically positions its devices at the more affordable end
of the market, but with the Cheetah 2 Ultras $599.99 price tag, the company
is showing its not afraid to compete with more mid-range rivals . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Funnily enough, the announcement comes just one day after Garmin revealed a new array of affordable smartwatches , including the Forerunner 70, the Forerunner 170, and the Forerunner 170 Music. The former clocks in at 219.99
/ AU$399 (about $300), and with the most expensive (the Forerunner 170 Music) priced at 299.99 / AU$549 (around $400), Garmin seems keen to show it can still make excellent budget smartwatches of the kind Amazfits customers might be used to.

Its also interesting to note that while the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra is aimed squarely at long-distance runners and ultra-marathon competitors, the Garmin Forerunner 70s predecessor the Forerunner 55 was worn by Sabastian Sawe as he broke the sub-two-hour London Marathon record in April this year.

So if distance running is your bag, both of these watches should be on your radar. Its just up to you to decide which one best fits your budget. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Amazfit Active 2 deals Amazfit Active 2 85.49 Preorder See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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