Garmin
Forerunner 265
$349.99
Amazfit
Based on 22 Reddit mentions
$449.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
I can assure you, it's prettier in person. And the best thing about it, they seem to have listened to the complaints about the lack of oleophobic coating on sapphire screens. I've swiped on the screen a lot, since I am still getting used to the 4-button layout. So far, no smudges.
gamefan5 in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 9:55 AM
3
Thanks for doing the review! had mine for 5 days now and have been enjoying so far coming from the active 2, which watch face are you using? looks nice!
Kuramah in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 1:44 AM
3
The active 2 was my first lifestyle watch so my use cases was smart features + fitness (outdoor running) which worked well, but as I started to do more running I found the gps didn't work as well in London so live pace can be a little off. The C2P feels snappier on the interface, GPS feels more lock
...Kuramah in r/amazfit
May 1, 2026 11:28 AM
2
That garmin has no offline mapping at all. If you're getting reimbursed, why not the cheetah 2 pro? It's a brand new running watch, top of the line with a lot of goodies including a torch. Otherwise the active 3 is a good choice, but has no double band gps which could be bad for your running stats i
...Ariquitaun in r/amazfit
April 23, 2026 11:19 AM
1
Works well enough.
gamefan5 in r/amazfit
May 1, 2026 11:40 PM
1
Not a review but I did want to showcase it. And it's no problem. I wanted to use it as my running watch. In general I like the watch, but there's no way I'd pay €450 for a 48mm, 1.32" screen, 50m WR watch. No problem. I couldn't see myself using a T-Rex, so this is honestly a sleeker replacement, as
...gamefan5 in r/amazfit
April 30, 2026 6:58 PM
1