During CES 2021, Amazfit announced their latest smartwatches the Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e, offering a similar aesthetic and feature set to the existing Amazfit GTR 2 & GT 2 but at a lower price point.
I reviewed the Amazfit GTS 2 back in December and found it to be a superb option for anyone wanting a GPS equipped smartwatch that can sync with Strava (something Honor & Huawei watches can’t do).
So how do the new watches compare?
Amazfit GTR 2e & GTS 2e vs GTR 2 & GT 2 Smartwatches
GTR vs GTS – Almost the same but different design
First up, the two models in each series are essentially identical, just different shapes. The GTR models use a circular display, which makes them physically larger but the actual display is smaller at 1.39 inches vs 1.65 inches.
With a smaller display comes a lower resolution, in turn this creates a difference in battery life.
There are also some colour and strap differences which is covered in the table below.
New GTR 2e & GTS 2e models don’t lose much
The new come in at a lower price point, but there is not much difference overall. The main changes are:
- 2.5D curved surface borderless design vs 3D
- No Wi-Fi (Bluetooth only)
- No Speaker
- Added a temperature sensor
- Improved battery life.
That’s it. If you are not too fussy about the design, the improved battery life of the GTR 2e & GTS 2e could make them more tempting than the older models.
Amazfit GTR 2e & GTS 2e vs GTR 2 & GT 2 Price & Availability
Amazfit GTS 2 – Smartwatch Midnight Black
- Smartwatch
- smartwatch
- Display type: AMOLED
- Operating system: Android/iOS
- The Amazfit GTS 2 has an RRP of £159.00
- The Amazfit GTr 2 has an RRP of £159.00
- The Amazfit GTR 2e is £119.00
- The Amazfit GTS 2e is £119.00
So, you basically save £40 for something that looks slightly less aesthetic, which I think is a bargain.
The GT2 2e is available now from Argos, the GTR 2e will be available from Feb
Amazfit GTR 2e & GTS 2e vs GTR 2 & GT 2 Specification Comparison Table
| Amazfit GTR 2e & GTS 2e | Amazfit GTR 2 & GTS 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Obsidian Black, Matcha Green, Slate Grey | Obsidian Black, Matcha Green, Slate Grey |
| Design | 2.5D curved surface borderless design | 2.5D curved surface borderless design |
| Size | GTR 2e :46.5*46.5*10.8mm GTS 2e: 42.8 x 35.6 x 9.7mm |
GTR 2: 46.5*46.5*10.7mm GTS 2: 42.8 x 35.6 x 9.8mm |
| Weight | 32g (without strap) | GTR 2e Sport Edition – 31.5g (without strap) GTR 2e Classic Edition – 39g (without strap) GTS 2: 25g (without strap) |
| Body | Aluminum alloy | Sport Edition – aluminum alloy Classic Edition – stainless steel |
| Buttons | 2 | 2 |
| Waterproof grade | 5 ATM (50 meters) | 5 ATM (50 meters) |
| Screen Size | GTR 2e: 1.39 inches GTS 2e: 1.65 inches |
GTR 2: 1.39 inches GTS 2e: 1.65 inches |
| Screen | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Touchscreen | Tempered glass Anti-fingerprint vacuum coating |
Tempered glass Anti-fingerprint vacuum coating |
| Resolution | GTR 2E: 454*454 GTS 2e: 348×442 |
GTR 2: 454*454 GTS 2: 348×443 |
| PPI | GTR2e: 326 GTS2e: 341 |
GTR2: 326 GTS2: 341 |
| Battery | GTR2e : 471mAh (typical value) GTS2e: 246mAh |
GTR2 : 471mAh (typical value) GTS2: 246mAh |
| Charging | Magnetic charging stand | Magnetic charging stand |
| Charging time | About 2.5 hours | About 2.5 hours |
| Typical use (days) | GTR 2: 24 GTS 2: 14 |
GTR 2: 14 GTS 2: 7 |
| Basic use | GTR 2: 45 GTS 2: 24 |
GTR 2: 38 GTS 2: 14 |
| Heavy use | GTR 2: 12 GTS 2: 7 |
GTR 2: 6.5 GTS 2: 3.5 |
| Health Sensor | Huami self-developed BioTracker 2 PPG (support blood oxygen) Biological data sensor | Huami self-developed BioTracker 2 PPG (support blood oxygen) Biological data sensor |
| Movement Sensor | Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope sensor 3-axis geomagnetic sensor Ambient light sensor Air pressure sensor Temperature sensor |
Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope sensor 3-axis geomagnetic sensor Ambient light sensor Air pressure sensor |
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE | WLAN 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Positioning | GPS + GLONASS | GPS + GLONASS |
| Strap Material | Silicone | Silicone or Leather |
| Strap Width | 22mm | 22mm |
| Strap Clasp | Classic pin buckle | Classic pin buckle |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | No | Yes |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | No |
| Supported Devices | Android 5.0 or iOS 10.0 and above | Android 5.0 or iOS 10.0 and above |
| Application | Zepp App | Zepp App |
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