Huami announced two new smartwatches today, one of which is the Amazfit GTS 2e. This new smartwatch brings the models under the Amazfit GTS 2 series to three which is a lot considering last year’s GTS watch was only available in one model.
When the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini was announced, I wrote an opinion piece on why the smartwatch was a better purchase than the standard Amazfit GTS 2. Now that there is a third model now, we are sure our readers will want to know which of these three watches is worth purchasing. We hope this post makes it easier for you to choose from the lineup. First, let’s have a spec by spec and features comparison of the features of all three watches:
| Amazfit GTS 2 | Amazfit GTS 2e | Amazfit GTS 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display and Resolution | 1.65-inch Super Retina AMOLED Display with 3D glass 34I PPI | 1.65-inch Super Retina AMOLED Display with 2.5D glass 341 PPI | 1.55 inch AMOED Display with 2.5D glass 301 PPI |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy with optical Diamond-like Carbon Coating | Aluminum Alloy with Glass Vacuum Coating | Aluminum Alloy |
| No. of supported sports modes | 90 | 90 | 70 |
| Built-in storage | 4GB (Global version = 3GB) | No | No |
| AI Assistant | XiaoAI (Global version - Amazon Alexa) | XiaoAI | XiaoAI |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | No | No |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 NFC GPS 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE GPS NFC | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE GPS NFC |
| Sensors and Motors | Accelerometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Ambient Light Sensor Linear motor | Accelerometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Ambient Light Sensor Temperature Sensor Linear motor | Accelerometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Ambient Light Sensor Rotary motor |
| Other features | Heart rate measurement SpO2 measurement Sleep tracking | Heart rate measurement SpO2 measurement Sleep tracking Temperature measurement | Heart rate measurement SpO2 measurement Sleep tracking Women's health management |
| Battery capacity and battery life | 246mAh Typical usage - 7 days Basic Watch mode - 20 days | 246mAh Typical usage - 14 days Basic Watch mode - 24 days | 220mAh Typical usage - 14 days Basic Watch mode - 21 days |
| Dimensions and weight | 42.8 x 35.6 x 9.7 mm 24.7 grams without the straps | 42.8 x 35.6 x 9.85 mm 25 grams without the straps | 40.5 x 35.8 x 8.95 mm 19.5 grams without the straps |
| Colors | Obsidian Black, Dolphin Gray, and Streamer Gold | Obsidian Black, Dark Green, Roland Purple | Obsidian Black, Rose Powder, and Deep Pine Green |
| Price | ¥999 $179.99 €169 £159 | ¥799 | ¥699 |
The table clearly shows the differences between the three smartwatches which cuts across multiple areas including the display, features, and price. Below, we will focus on the major differences
Display and Materials
This is the part of the smartwatch users will interact with the most, so it will most likely be the dealbreaker or dealmaker for anyone who is considering any of the three watches.
The Amazfit GTS 2 and GTS 2e both have the same screen which is a 1.65-inch Super Retina Display. Where they differ is in the glass covering the screen – you get a 3D curved glass on the former while the latter has 2.5D glass. Apart from aesthetics, the screens are the same. So you can’t go wrong with either of them.
However, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini has a smaller and less sharp AMOLED display. It is not bad but it won’t measure up to that of its siblings.
Coming to materials, Huami uses the same material for the case of all three watches which is commendable. It is aluminum alloy but the finish is different and that is one of what makes them different.
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Sports Modes and Features
The Amazfit GTS 2 lineup supports a plethora of sports modes – 90 modes on the Amazfit GTS 2 and GTS 2e while the GTS 2 Mini has 70, which is more than sufficient if you ask me.
All three of the watches support the basics too such as heart rate measurement, blood oxygen level detection, and sleep tracking. The GTS 2e adds temperature measurement, a feature not available on the more expensive GTS 2 and the more affordable GTS 2 Mini. According to Huami, you can use the temperature sensor to measure ambient temperature and also the skin (surface) temperature of the wearer.
The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini’s own unique feature is support for women’s health and it is surprising it is the only one of the three that has it. This will make it appeal more to women as the menstrual calendar along with reminders for periods and ovulation will surely come in handy.
The Amazfit GTS has its own unique features too, one of which is built-in storage that allows users to store their own songs on the watch. Another feature it has is support for Bluetooth calls, so you can pick calls on it and talk back as it has not only a microphone but a speaker too. It is also the only one that connects via Wi-Fi.
Battery life
The Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTS 2e have the same battery capacity but the latter has better battery life. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini which has a smaller battery but of course smaller screen also has a great battery life too that matches that of the Amazfit GTS 2e.
Price
The Amazfit GTS 2 is the most expensive of the three, and Huami may justify that with its sharper display, built-in storage, support for calls, and more premium finish. The Amazfit GTS 2e is more affordable while retaining most of the features of its sibling. It also has a significantly better battery life which is one of the cons of the Amazfit GTS 2.
The GTS 2 Mini is the most affordable of them all and that low price is due to the tradeoffs in the screen size and type, fewer sports modes, and motor type. Its battery life also matches that of the new Amazfit GTS 2e.
Conclusion
I already said there isn’t a compelling reason to get the Amazfit GTS 2 since there is the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, and the launch of the Amazfit GTS 2e further reinforces that point. The GTS 2e packs the same display as the GTS 2, most of its features, and a way better battery life at just ¥100 more than the Mini model. All of these make the Amazfit GTS 2 a hard sell.
So if you want to pick up a model from the second-gen GTS series, the Amazfit GTS 2e or the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini are what we will consider first before the Amazfit GTS 2.
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