Amazfit vs. Garmin: I tested two flagship smartwatches - is one worth the $250 premium?

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The Garmin Fenix 8 has been one of my favorite sports watches for the past couple of years, and while it is on sale as we anticipate the Fenix 9 release, it is still an expensive watch. Amazfit has been challenging Garmin with affordable watches. The company recently started releasing flagship models priced closer to Garmin's flagship offerings, but they can still save you a couple of hundred dollars.

For the past month, I have been running, biking, hiking, and living with flagship watches from both companies to see if Amazfit is worth saving some money as the brand continues a steady launch of watches in 2026.

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The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultrais available for $600, while the 47mm Garmin...

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