Apple Watch Series 6 VS Amazfit GTS 2, which smartwatch to buy? Comparison of the characteristics of the two “smart” watches

The market for “smart” watches is bigger than ever. The range of models available is quite wide compared to a few years ago, especially in proposals that go beyond the simple display of notifications and day-to-day step counting with an estimate of kcal consumed.

If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is one of the best options that a user can buy. It is the only one able to take advantage of all the possibilities of the Californian ecosystem, because the alternatives of other manufacturers have certain limitations in several sections which make them a little more “dumb” in the company of the bitten apple cell phone.

However, that doesn’t mean that a non-Apple “smart” watch can’t work with an iPhone. It works, but it can’t be squeezed the same way it could be pulled from an Android smartphone.

An iPhone user may decide for one reason or another to use a non-Apple Watch smartwatch and have a satisfactory experience because it meets their needs at a lower price or for some other reason. One of the most popular in the industry is the Amazfit GTS 2, and we will compare it face to face with Apple Watch Series 6 to see their differences.

Features of the Amazfit GTS 2 and Apple Watch Series 6

The Amazfit GTS 2 and the Apple Watch Series 6 are quite different “smart” watches, but not in their design. It is clear where the inspiration for the first one came from: rectangular shape, aluminum alloy and button on the side reminiscent of the digital crown of that of Cupertino.

Both devices implement OLED pants and reduced edges that give the impression of being “all screen”. This is reinforced by the use of spheres in which the color black predominates and which, in addition, saves a little battery by avoiding totally dark pixel segments.

The second generation of the Amazfit GTS notably improved the aspects in which its predecessor sinned. Starting with the screen, auto-brightness issues have been fixed and the panel response is also more precise, resulting in a bright, crisp, high contrast panel.

But what users will notice the most is software optimization. The Amazfit GTS 2 comes with Amazfit operating system, an operating system that in the predecessor had a generalized lag and that in the new one, without being a rocket, it feels more complete, fluid and faster. It is still a limited system as it does not allow responding to notifications (although emoji are now visible) or installing additional apps.

It is necessary application installation Zepp (formerly Amazfit) on the smartphone to pair the Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatch via a QR code. When our colleagues at Xataka had the opportunity to test it for their analysis, they noticed a few random disconnections, probably caused by the behavior of iOS when managing background processes in services and devices outside of the ecosystem of the firm of the bitten apple.

the Apple Watch Series 6On the other hand, you can install additional apps through the watchOS App Store (it has 32 GB of internal storage to occupy dozens of them) and respond to notifications from messaging services such as WhatsApp by dictating the response or by simply answering it. tapping with your finger. on the touch screen. But being more complete also affects an aspect that many see as the Achilles heel of Apple’s smartwatch: its battery.

While the Amazfit GTS 2 promises an average autonomy of one week per charge in normal use, Apple Watch Series 6, according to Apple, lasts about 18 hours with mixed use of normal life and physical activity. If you use apps or record more exercise with the GPS function than usual, the time decreases significantly.

Training with the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Amazfit GTS 2

Although there are devices dedicated to physical activity log and sports brands such as Garmin, Polar or Suunto, connected watches have a series of sensors to respond, with more or less precision, to the same objective. If you are not a competitive athlete and need to watch every exact second, this is more than enough for most users.

In the Amazfit GTS 2 we find a total of 12 sports modes (outdoor running, walking, cycling, treadmill, spinning, pool and open water swimming, elliptical trainer, mountaineering, hiking, skiing and free training). It incorporates a GPS to record the route, although its GPS is relatively slow to pick up the signal from the satellites.

The Apple Watch Training application is much more complete than that of the Amazfit GTS 2, accommodating a wide variety of sports and exercises ranging from Yoga and dance to specific modes for wheelchair users. In addition, Apple Watch Series 6 and previous generations can automatically detect certain activities in case the user forgot to start it manually.

In addition, the Apple Watch, by allowing the installation of third-party applications, services such as Strava, Adidas Training, Freeletics and many more in case you don’t just like the built-in app. To this must be added the number of sensors that integrate the latest California smartwatch: third-generation heart rate, barometer, altimeter always on, SpO2, VO2max, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass, which, in theory, should provide more accurate results. . .

Both devices can also measure the quality of sleep, which is also important for training. In the Zepp app there are some pretty interesting scans that indicate data on deep sleep, phases, quality of breathing, among others, visually. Although the Apple Watch also has the function, it is quite poor compared to that of Amazfit and other proposals in the market.

Customization

The Amazfit GTS 2 and Apple Watch Series 6 can be personalized in a number of ways. The main one is through the spheres. The Amazfit GTS 2 has, through the Zepp app, access to a store where users can select the ones they like the most and switch between them according to their needs or the day. There is a good variety and some are very inspired (not to say that they are a carbon copy) from those of Californians.

Apple Watch Series 6 has a default watch face selection which allows for little variability because Apple does not allow installation of third-party creations and there is no store in which to download more. If you want something more unique, there is the possibility of creating spheres through photographs. There are creations with GIFs as curious as they are creative that give the laptop a touch of class. There are versions of the Apple Watch with unique dials (see those from Nike or Hermès) that are not accessible on “normal”.

Beyond the spheres, the other way to personalize the Amazfit GTS 2 and the Apple Watch Series 6 is through Belts. The Amazfit GTS 2 is compatible with 20mm quick-release straps, while the Apple Watch Series 6 is compatible with its own 38/40 and 42/44mm magnetic straps. There is a wide variety for both cases of different colors and materials.

Price, a determining factor?

After talking about the possibilities of each of the devices, it arrives price time.

The Amazfit GTS 2 is much cheaper than the Apple Watch Series 6. The Asian proposition is priced at 159.99 dollars, and it’s easy to find. around 140 dollars at certain times and days of offers. The Cupertino option starts at 429 dollars for the 40 mm version, reaching more than 700 dollars depending on the material of the case, the straps, the connections, etc.

If you want a “smart” watch that notifies you on your wrist of what is happening to your phone (and you prefer to answer it), record daily physical activity of steps with an approximation of kcal burned at a relatively cheap price without giving up. has a good design and with an average battery life of around seven days, the Amazfit GTS 2 is a good option.

If you are looking for a complete “smart” watch that allows you to interact with notifications, download additional applications, stream music and make calls without carrying the iPhone (cellular model) and with more premium construction materials, then the Apple Watch is for you.

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