AMAZFIT Active Max Unboxing: Long Battery Smartwatch Under $200?

Unboxing and Initial Impressions

• 📦 The AMAZFIT Active Max unboxing reveals a pull tab for easy opening, containing the watch, a strap, a magnetic charger, and a manual.
• ⌚ The watch itself is noted as being slightly larger than expected, with a magnetic charging pack and a strap that easily attaches.
• 💰 Priced just under $200 (729 PLN), the watch is considered nicely priced for its features.

Key Fitness and Smart Features

• 💪 The watch includes standard fitness tracking features like workout modes, SpO2, and heart rate monitoring.
• 🧠 Zepp Coach is highlighted as a feature to assist with workouts, and offline maps are available for use without an internet connection.
• 🔗 Integration with Strava is included, along with mentions of Peak and Relive, and an AI assistant.
• 💳 NFC support via Zepp Pay is present, with the potential for contactless payments, unlike some other smart bands where NFC is region-locked.

Display and Battery Life

• ✨ The 1.5-inch AMOLED display features minimal bezels, a slightly curved glass, a resolution of 480x480, 323 ppi, and an impressive 3000 nits of peak brightness.
• 🔋 The 658 mAh battery offers exceptional longevity: up to 25 days of typical use, 13 days of heavy use, 10 days with Always-On Display (AOD), and 64 hours of continuous GPS usage.
• 🎶 Even with continuous GPS and music playback, the watch provides around 22 hours of battery life, which is considered more than sufficient for most activities.

Sensors and Connectivity

• 🩺 Equipped with Biotracker PPG (5 PD + 2 LED), gyroscope, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, temperature sensor, and altitude sensor.
• 🛰️ Features support for five satellite positioning systems.
• 📶 Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity is included, contributing to improved power efficiency.

Final Thoughts

• 📏 While the battery life and features are praised, the speaker notes that they would personally prefer a slightly smaller watch, as the 1.5-inch display makes the overall watch face significantly larger than their daily driver (a Galaxy Watch 6).