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General

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Series

Cheetah1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

Forerunner6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2564, W2564GL1N, CHEETAH2P-C12090050041Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026US store SKU W2564GL1N. A2564 is the model number on the Amazon US listing. CHEETAH2P-C1209005004 is the German store SKU. The shared manual says A2563/A2564, so one of them may be a regional version.3Maker product pagede.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026German store SKU CHEETAH2P-C1209005004, Titanium.9Press articletechstoriesindia.com/amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-48mm-amazon-usRead 16 October 2026Titled Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro 48mm (A2564) on Amazon US.

010-02969-00, 010-02969-01, 010-02969-02, 010-02969-10, 010-02969-11, 010-02969-121Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026US part numbers 010-02969-00, -01, -022Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

850082990177, 69725961099211Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Store barcode 850082990177 for the US SKU. The German store barcode is 6972596109921.2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Store variant barcode 6972596109921 for SKU CHEETAH2P-C1209005004.9Press articletechstoriesindia.com/amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-48mm-amazon-usRead 16 October 2026UPC 850082990177, the same as the US store barcode.

753759349899, 753759349905, 075375934991210Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Forerunner-970-Smartwatch-47mm-Carbon-Gray-DLC-Titanium-Case-with-Black-Translucent-Whitestone-Band-0100296900/p/224204.htmlRead 30 September 2026Visible UPC 753759349899 for 00, 753759349905 for 01, and related Product JSON-LD gtin13 0753759349912 for 02.11Retailer pageabt.com/Garmin-Forerunner-970-Smartwatch-47mm-Whitestone-Titanium-Case-with-Whitestone-Translucent-Amp-Yellow-Band-0100296901/p/224205.htmlRead 30 September 2026Visible UPC 753759349905 for exact 010-02969-01.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

16 April 20267Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/252991-neue-amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-smartwatch-laufen-profis-rekorden.htmlRead 16 October 2026Published 16 April 2026.9Press articletechstoriesindia.com/amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-48mm-amazon-usRead 16 October 2026Published 16 April 2026.

15 May 20256Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026In stock at $449.99 on the access date. Tagged Best Sellers.

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026On sale at 749.99 USD on the date accessed

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Garmin Forerunner 96517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Forerunner-970-Garmin-replaces-Forerunner-965-with-new-smartwatch-that-arrives-for-749.1017596.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's headline says Garmin replaces the Forerunner 965 with the Forerunner 970 and the text says the 970 effectively succeeds the 965.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$449.991Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Regular price $449.99 at the US store with no compare-at price. US prices exclude sales tax.8Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Launch price USD 449.99.9Press articletechstoriesindia.com/amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-48mm-amazon-usRead 16 October 2026$449.99 at the pre-order launch on 16 April 2026 on Amazon US.

$749.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $749.99

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€449.93Maker product pagede.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026German store price 449.90 EUR with no compare-at price. VAT is included. Prefer the German maker price over other euro countries.7Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/252991-neue-amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-smartwatch-laufen-profis-rekorden.htmlRead 16 October 2026Price 449.90 EUR. German report, VAT included.8Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

€749.9912Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/garmin-devoile-les-forerunner-570-et-forerunner-970-les-nouvelles-montres-gps-connectees-de-course-destinees-aux-runners-experts-et-aux-triathletesRead 30 September 2026Prix et disponibilite: May 21 availability, EUR 749.99 recommended retail price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026US store and the German and EU stores.2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026EU and UK stores sell SKU CHEETAH2P-C1209005004.

US, GB, DE, EU1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/p/1462801Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagegarmin.com/de-DE/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Same part numbers 010-02969-10, -11, -12

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Titanium1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Spec table colour: Titanium.

Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Case, Titanium with Whitestone Case, Soft Gold Titanium with French Gray Case1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Segment

Sport1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Sold as a running watch for marathon preparation. The page compares it with the Cheetah 2 Ultra, which is the trail model.

Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Listed under Sports & Fitness > Running

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

48mm1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Case diameter (industry standard measurement) 48 x 48 mm.

47mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Case diameter is given as 48 x 48 mm and the Zepp device list shows a round screen at 466 x 466.6Maker product pagedocs.zepp.com/docs/reference/related-resources/device-listRead 16 October 2026Cheetah 2 Pro row: screen shape Round, 466 x 466.

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Round body outline observed in the exact base-SKU manufacturer figure (010-02903-00 or 010-02969-00), whose image and model caption are in the public GarminAppBootstrap.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Titanium1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Compare table: Grade 5 titanium frame and case, aluminum alloy buttons, plastic bezel. The housing body is titanium.

Fibre-reinforced polymer9Reviewirunfar.com/garmin-forerunner-970-reviewRead 30 September 2026Garmin uses a fiber-reinforced polymer case, with a titanium bezel

Case material (as published)

Grade 5 titanium frame and case, aluminum alloy buttons, plastic bezel1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

Fiber-reinforced polymer case with titanium bezel9Reviewirunfar.com/garmin-forerunner-970-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design and Fit section explicitly distinguishes the polymer case and titanium bezel.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height48Width48Thickness13.2mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Case diameter 48 x 48 mm. Thickness 13.2 mm excludes the heart rate sensor and 15.6 mm includes it. The excluded value follows the other Amazfit entries.

Height47Width47Thickness12.9mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

45.6g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Weight (without strap): 45.6 g.

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Water-Resistance Grade 5 ATM. Note 10: static pressure equal to 50 m. Not for snorkeling, diving or the sauna.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Basic Parameters: water resistance rating 5 ATM.

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026Swim, 5 ATM (pressure equivalent to 50 m)

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Note 10: rating according to ISO 22810:2010, tested by SGS.

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max45°C5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Basic Parameters: working temperature 0 to 45 C.

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Display > Material: AMOLED.

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Display type: AMOLED (optional always-on mode)

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.32in(3.4 cm)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Display Size 1.32 inch, the diameter of the round screen. The sapphire cover is 43.8 mm across.

1.4in(3.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Resolution

466 × 466px1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 20266Maker product pagedocs.zepp.com/docs/reference/related-resources/device-listRead 16 October 2026Row: 466 x 466.

454 × 454px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

353ppi1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026PPI 353 as published.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Touchscreen row: sapphire glass. The manual lists tap and swipe gestures.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

3,000nits1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Peak brightness up to 3,000 nits. Note 11: not supported when battery is below 30 percent, and up to 2,000 nits after automatic brightness is enabled.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Always On Display under Settings > Display. It reduces battery life.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

Sapphire1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire glass1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Screen Material: Sapphire Glass.

Sapphire Crystal1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Lens material: Sapphire Crystal. Bezel material: titanium

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary6Maker product pagedocs.zepp.com/docs/reference/related-resources/device-listRead 16 October 2026The device runs Zepp OS, the maker own operating system.

Proprietary1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

OS at launch

Zepp OS 5.06Maker product pagedocs.zepp.com/docs/reference/related-resources/device-listRead 16 October 2026Row lists Zepp OS version 5.0. A German launch report also says Zepp OS 5.7Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/252991-neue-amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-smartwatch-laufen-profis-rekorden.htmlRead 16 October 2026Lists Zepp OS 5.

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Software

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Latest OS

Zepp OS 5.06Maker product pagedocs.zepp.com/docs/reference/related-resources/device-listRead 16 October 2026The Zepp device list gives Zepp OS version 5.0 for this device on the access date.

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Phone requirement

Android 7.0 and above, iOS 15.0 and above, with the Zepp app5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Device requirements: Android 7.0 or iOS 15.0 or above. The store page says iOS 14.0 and the manual wins.

Current Garmin Connect app: iPhone with iOS 18.2 or later, or Android 9 or later with native Google Play Store support. Android Go is not supported.15Maker product pagesupport.garmin.com/en-SGRead 8 October 2026Current official FAQ read through the public search index: Android 9+, native Google Play Store required, Android Go unsupported. It gives general iOS 18+, while the current Garmin-published App Store listing more precisely requires iOS 18.2. The directly opened FAQ returned a script shell, so indexed access is qualified. Older indexed regional iOS 15/Android 7 text is not used as the current app-install requirement. Compatibility still depends on the phone, and Garmin lists some models that did not pass its tests.16Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403Read 8 October 2026Current Garmin International App Store listing explicitly requires iOS 18.2 or later and is for iPhone. This is the current companion-app installation minimum, not a claim that this was the watch's launch minimum or that standalone watch functions require an iPhone.

App store

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Mini App installation: download apps from the app store in the Zepp app.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Connect IQ with an on-device Connect IQ Store

Voice assistants

Zepp Flow1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Zepp Flow, select countries and regions. Note 8 lists the languages.

Voice Commands, Phone Assistant5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named manual sections Using Voice Commands and Using the Phone Assistant. Phone Assistant relies on the paired smartphone.

Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Storage: 32GB. Available space is lower and is not published.

32GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 20264Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026Media storage: Up to 32 GB

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Sensors > Health: BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED).

Garmin Elevate Gen 57Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Added Garmin Elevate Gen5 optical HR sensor

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026ECG is not listed. The maker sensor list names no electrical sensor. Electrical heart rate is listed as absent.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 202624-hour and manual blood-oxygen saturation. Not a medical device.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 202624H Monitoring lists skin temperature (thermometer). The Movement sensor list also has a temperature sensor.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

No10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Galvanic skin response listed as absent.

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Sensors > Movement: acceleration, gyroscope, ambient light, geomagnetic, temperature, barometric altimeter.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026The geomagnetic sensor is listed. The manual control center offers a Compass control. One spec database lists no magnetic compass.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Control center can add Barometer and Compass.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 202624-hour heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and skin temperature, abnormally high and low heart rate reminders, sleep HRV, sleep stages including REM, HybridCharge with BioCharge, and menstrual cycle tracking. The FAQ calls BioCharge a readiness indicator, so it is stored as readiness score. Not a medical device.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026BioCharge, sleep stages and sleep score, heart rate alerts and cycle tracking are described.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Heart rate every second, abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), Garmin ECG app, Pulse Ox, HRV status, advanced sleep, all-day stress, training readiness, women's health. Ovulation from the press release6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026Skin temperature helps provide improved period predictions and past ovulation estimates

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Smarter Metrics: VO2 Max (note 6, outdoor running modes only), Training Load and Training Effect. Advanced Running Support lists running power, ground contact time and lactate threshold. Heart rate recovery. Pool and open water swimming. Strength training with recognition of 25 exercises. Interval training. Offline maps with turn-by-turn directions and routes. Running dynamics is stored because ground contact time is named.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Automatic workout identification, Backtrack to the start, track and turn-by-turn navigation, lactate threshold test, VO2 max, training load and total recovery time are described.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Climb detection, Golf courses1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026VO2 max, training load, recovery time, running dynamics, running power, pool and open-water swim, automatic rep counting, interval training, course guidance, TracBack, ClimbPro, 43,000 preloaded golf courses. Turn-by-turn from the press release6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026get turn-by-turn directions

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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Snorkel1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Snorkeling is an activity profile. No scuba or apnea profile

External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Peripheral list: heart rate belt, running and cycling power meters, cycling speedometer and cadence meter. BLE devices only (note 7).

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026HRM, power meter, speed and cadence sensor, foot pod, smart trainer control

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Fall detection listed as not supported.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

No10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Emergency SOS listed as not supported.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Safety and Tracking > Assistance. Sends an alert to preset personal emergency contacts through a paired phone. It does not call emergency services.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ride test with LiveTrack enabled

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Flashlight: support, red and white. The text calls it dual mode LED illumination with Boost and SOS flash modes.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold UP for 2 seconds to turn the flashlight on or off. The control center has an SOS flashlight mode, which is a flashing light and not an emergency alert.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

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GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Positioning: dual-band positioning and 6 satellite positioning systems. The systems are not named, so positioning is left out.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Basic Parameters: GNSS receive ranges 1559-1610 MHz and 1164-1215 MHz. The second range is a lower band, which matches the dual-band claim.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Downloadable offline maps with contour lines. Note 3: imports OSM map files and a route file is needed for navigation.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Connection: Bluetooth, BLE 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz.

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Forerunner 970 manual: Bluetooth phone pairing, sensor pairing and Garmin Share chapters explicitly establish radio support. A Bluetooth version is not published here and is not guessed.

Bluetooth version

5.35Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Basic Parameters: Bluetooth version V5.3.

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Connection: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Basic Parameters: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, output below 18 dBm.8Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 BLE, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, NFC (Zepp Pay).

Yes5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Forerunner 970 manual printed page 84 documents Wi-Fi network setup, activity uploads, music/map downloads and updates. Initial setup needs Garmin Connect or Garmin Express. The Wi-Fi standard is not inferred from compatible router protocols.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026802.11 b/g/n is given in the e-manual. That is Wi-Fi 4.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026802.11 b/g/n, the Wi-Fi 4 generation.

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Connection: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi frequency 2400-2483.5 MHz.

2.4 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.garmin.com/en-USRead 8 October 2026Generic Garmin Wi-Fi-capable watch/Edge network-requirements FAQ states 2.4 GHz only, with 5 GHz unsupported. The exact 970 manual independently proves Wi-Fi support and its EU radio table gives 2.4 GHz. This generic network guidance is used for the band only, not a device Wi-Fi standard. The FAQ lists compatible router protocols, which do not prove the watch's maximum protocol.

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026No cellular. The maker Connection row lists Bluetooth and Wi-Fi only.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Reviewer explicitly states missing LTE/cellular built-in. Not inferred solely from the maker connectivity list.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

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Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026EU wireless frequencies list 13.56 MHz, used by Garmin Pay

Contactless payments

Yes2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026EU store text: with NFC technology, Zepp Pay binds up to eight bank cards for contactless payment. Note 9: Zepp Pay runs with Curve and participating banks in 31 European countries and the UK. The US page does not list it.8Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026NFC (Zepp Pay).

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Payment services

Zepp Pay2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Zepp Pay.

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Ultra-wideband

No10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026No UWB.

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Satellite

None10Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Satellite SOS listed as not supported.

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ANT+

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Note 7: peripherals connect over BLE only. ANT+ is not listed.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Other: mic and speaker supported.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Compare table: Bluetooth Calls supported. The watch has no cellular radio, so calls need the paired phone.

Phone only1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Make calls and send texts via voice: yes (with paired compatible smartphone)

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 202632GB storage and a manual chapter that plays stored mp3 files on the watch. GPS plus music battery claim also exists.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Music player: plays local mp3 music stored in the watch through the watch speaker or Bluetooth devices.8Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/amazfit/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 202632GB with onboard music storage and playback.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

41Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Buttons: 4.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026About the Watch shows Up, Select, Down and Power/Back buttons.6Maker product pagedocs.zepp.com/docs/reference/related-resources/device-listRead 16 October 2026Row: 4 physical keys.

55Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Button Functions lists five buttons6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-unveils-the-forerunner-570-and-forerunner-970-its-newest-gps-running-and-triathlon-smartwatches-for-performance-driven-athletesRead 30 September 2026purpose-built 5-button design

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

UP, SELECT, DOWN, BACK / Power4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026UP button, SELECT button (upper right) and BACK button (lower right) in the gestures table. The e-manual names the fourth key Down, and Power/Back for the lower right key.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026About the Watch: Up button, Select button, Down button, Power/Back button.

Upper-left button, Middle-left button, Lower-left button, Upper-right button, Lower-right button5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Introduction > Button Functions, printed pages 6-7. These are the manual-published control names, not invented LIGHT/UP/BACK-LAP labels.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Controls are four buttons and the touchscreen. No crown is described.

None5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Device overview shows five control buttons with no rotating crown.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

Cover the screen to turn it off, Raise wrist to wake the screen4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Gestures table: cover the screen to turn it off. Raise-to-wake is part of the maker battery workload on the store page.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

540mAh1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Battery Capacity 540 mAh (rated value).

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AAmazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	480
Heavy use	No	240
Always-on	No	192
GPS, dual-band	No	31
GPS, always-on display	No	26
GPS, dual-band with music	No	15
GPS, power saving	No	69
Extended GPS workout	No	99

Source1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Typical use up to 20 days, heavy use up to 10 days, AOD mode up to 8 days (heavy scenario with smart always-on display), accurate GPS up to 31 h (dual-band, all systems, heart rate on), GPS plus AOD 26 h, GPS plus music 15 h (dual-band, all systems, Bluetooth headphones), power saving GPS 69 h (single-band, background services off) and extended battery life GPS 99 h (outdoor walking and hiking only). Days converted exactly to hours. Launch coverage said 29 h of GPS, and the current maker table says 31 h. The maker table wins. Note 1 gives the workloads.

BGarmin Forerunner 970

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	360
GPS	No	26
GPS, automatic system selection	No	23
GPS, dual-band	No	21
GPS with music	No	14
GPS, automatic system selection with music	No	13
GPS, dual-band with music	No	12

Source5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications > Battery Life Information, printed page 122: GPS-only, Auto Select, All + Multi-Band and their music-playback modes. Smartwatch mode includes activity tracking, phone notifications and HR.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

480h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

360h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

192h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic pins1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Packing list: magnetic charging head (no cable). The manual says the metal contacts on the back of the watch fit the charging base.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026General > Charging method: Garmin proprietary plug charger. Neither magnetic pins nor USB-C at the watch.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

Use the supplied charging base with a Type-C USB cable on a power adapter or computer. The maker recommends an adapter with a charging current of 1 A or more. The adapter rating does not establish power accepted by the watch.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging the Watch: use the supplied charging puck on a Type-C cable. An adapter with 1 A or more is recommended.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

AAmazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

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BGarmin Forerunner 970

Test	Hours (h)
GPS activity	25
Mixed use, always-on	60

Source7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-forerunner-970-in-depth-review-brillance.htmlRead 30 September 2026Basics > battery: observational 2.5 days with AOD and high default brightness, plus GPS workouts. 60 h is an exact conversion of the stated 2.5 days, but not a standardized lab benchmark.8Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-forerunner-970Read 30 September 2026Battery Life section: 25 hours continuously recorded in normal GPS mode. A separate 60 h mixed-use AOD observation from DC Rainmaker uses default high brightness and 1-3 h GPS workouts per day.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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95min8Measurementoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-forerunner-970Read 30 September 2026Measured Charging Time table: 95 min. Watch case 47 mm. Charger/adapter and precise endpoints are not specified on the product review page.13Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watchRead 30 September 2026Forerunner 970 table: measured charging time 95 min. Battery Life methodology describes empty-to-full charging and default settings. Charger/adapter not specified.

Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Compare table: strap attachment 20 mm. Strap > Width: 20 mm.

22mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

No4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026Strap guide: insert the strap pin, then press the spring bar with a finger or tool. A spring bar is not a quick-release lever, so false.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Same spring bar instruction.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

Spring bar strap attachment, 20 mm strap width5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 16 October 2026Assembling the strap: align the strap pin with the lug hole and press the spring bar.

QuickFit 221Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Strap > Materials: Silicone.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Strap

Standard silicone strap1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026The store names no strap model. It lists one silicone strap.

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AAmazfit Cheetah 2 Pro

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BGarmin Forerunner 970

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
135	205

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Physical Size specifies wrist circumference 135-205 mm. The source supplies no strap-size label. An invented Included band label was removed.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.11W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/GUID-DEC2B782-96E8-4287-8C8A-5907CC9D3B35.htmlRead 30 September 2026EU SAR values: 0.11 W/kg limb

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Smartwatch (including standard strap), Magnetic charging head (no cable), Instruction manual1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Packing List: smartwatch (including standard strap), magnetic charging head (no cable), instruction manual.

Forerunner 970 GPS running watch, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026In the Box tab

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Only a charging head is supplied. No cable and no mains adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026The In the Box list has no power adapter

Links

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Product page

us.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-pro1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/14628011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

us.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-pro1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/14628011Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1462801Read 30 September 2026Specifications tab in the public GarminAppBootstrap document, exact model SKUs checked.

Manual

support.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdf4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_cheetah_2_pro/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 16 October 2026

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdf5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-025D75CF-3445-49E1-8D81-1AA74AB4E00F/EN-US/Forerunner_970_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/cheetah-2-proRead 16 October 2026Store banner: 1 year warranty. This is the US store.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.