Today we have the GTS 2 with us, which is largely identical to the GTR 2 in terms of internals, but features a different design. So which one should you get? I utilized the Amazfit GTS 2 for a few weeks to find that out.

Huami released 2 smartwatches under Amazfits GT series in 2015 – GTR 2 and GTS 2. We currently reviewed the GTR 2 and were impressed with its style, OLED screen, smooth UI, and battery life thats longer than any smartwatch with a real OS.

Amazfit GTS 2 requirements

Additionally, you also get a microphone and a speaker allowing you to take call straight from the smartwatch when connected to the mobile phone, and offline voice controls that let you run the GTS 2 hands-free.

Battery.

The GTS 2 has a microphone and a speaker also onboard, which permits you to address phone calls when linked to the mobile phone through Bluetooth. You can likewise operate the wearable through voice commands.

Some of the outdoor sports, including Open Water Swimming, assistance GPS path tracking, but due to the COVID-19 circumstance in India, I could not check the accuracy of the smartwatchs integrated GPS, which eliminates the need to bring a smartphone to track your exercise path. Its also worth mentioning that you can manage music with a left swipe on the screen during an exercise, and browse the GTS 2s UI, and examine alerts, which is appreciated.

Exercise information.

Charging pins with BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor and SpO2 Sensor.

Notification management requires enhancement.
Official app needs a style overhaul.
No camera control.
Unreliable SpO2 sensing unit.
Battery life.

The GTS 2 isnt best. Its notice management needs enhancement, and battery life is less than the GTR 2, which is anticipated given that the cell itself is smaller sized (246 mAh vs. 471 mAh).

Quick settings on Amazfit GTS 2.

Calories and actions information.

Heart rate monitoring on Amazfit GTS 2.

Another issue I had was with the SpO2 sensing unit on my system, which refused to work many of the time and didnt measure the blood oxygen level. This could be particular to my unit, so if the sensor works usually on your smartwatch, youll find all the data about your blood oxygen saturation on the Zepp app.

Amazfit GTS 2 likewise records afternoon naps.

At 24.7 grams, the Amazfit GTS 2 is really light-weight and comfy to wear during a workout and at night. Its main module is made from aluminum alloy, and the screen is covered with 3D glass, which mixes in perfectly with the sides, providing a seamless scrolling experience. The 20mm removable silicone straps of the GTS 2 are smooth, and I dont have any complaints about them.

Default watchface.
Lift-to-wake screen made it possible for.
Show brightness at vehicle.
Always-on display enabled for 17 hours.
Alert and alarm volume set to 50%.
Automatic heart rate keeping track of interval set to one minute.
Sleep tracking made it possible for.
Getting more than 100 alerts throughout the day which light up the screen and vibrate the smartwatch, consuming additional power.
Around 20 minutes of indoor strolling daily.

Software application.

Cons.

Heart rate monitoring constantly on.
Sleep tracking allowed.
150 notifications a day which illuminate the screen.
Display turned on 30 times daily by raising your wrist.
Operating the smartwatch at the greatest screen brightness for 5 minutes every day.
Exercising 3 times a week.
Running for 30 minutes with GPS made it possible for.

Today we have the GTS 2 with us, which is mostly similar to the GTR 2 in terms of internals, but comes with a different design. And like a few other Amazfit smartwatches, its also the only way on the GTS 2 to access all the features. The custom-made OS running on the GTS 2 is responsive, has an easy UI, and it works the exact same way as on GTR 2: a swipe up on the homescreen brings up the Notification Center, and a swipe down offers you fast access to a few settings while likewise revealing the battery portion, connection, and weather condition status. For heart rate monitoring, the Amazfit GTS 2 utilizes a BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor, which can measure your pulse instantly at an interval of 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 30 minutes. Answering the concern asked at the beginning: the GTS 2 does come close to offering an experience comparable to GTR 2s, however its lower battery endurance might be a deal-breaker for some.

BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor.

Pros.

Sleep information.

Its been several months because the rebranding, and Amazfit mustve tweaked the apps design by now to offer a much better user experience, but the fact that they have not yet could send an incorrect message to their present and prospective clients.

In addition to the Sports Modes, the GTS 2 likewise features an automated action counter. It isnt totally precise like many other smartwatches and physical fitness bands, but you still get a reasonable concept of just how much you walked. Like some other health data, you can check your day-to-day step depend on the GTS 2 and head to the Zepp app for your everyday, weekly, monthly, and yearly efficiency.

The panels quite lively, and at 100% brightness, I had the ability to see the on-screen material under strong sunshine without much inconvenience. Its not the brightest around, however it gets the job done.

The Amazfit GTS 2 also comes with 5ATM water resistance, suggesting you do not have to take it off your wrist when going for a swim or a shower. I dont like the overall design of the GTS 2.

Standing Reminder.

Amazfits Android app needs a design overhaul.

That stated, the Amazfit GTS 2 also records afternoon naps and monitors your sleep breathing quality. It does not provide you a look of your last nights sleep like the Stratos 3 does, so you have to rely on the Zepp app to inspect the overall number of hours you slept while likewise taking an appearance at the other data.

Swiping ideal presents Shortcut Cards, consisting of Music Control, Alarm, Weather, PAI, Heart Rate, Activity Goal, and SpO2 by default. You can change this to your liking by navigating to the Profile tab > > Amazfit GTS 2 > > Shortcut Cards menu in the Zepp app.

Addressing the question asked at the beginning: the GTS 2 does come close to providing an experience comparable to GTR 2s, however its lesser battery endurance could be a deal-breaker for some. And then theres the GTS 2s design.

The shiny back panel of the Amazfit GTS 2 is made from plastic and is house to charging adapters, an SpO2 sensing unit, and a BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor. These are put on a raised plate, which assists prevent the build-up of gunk gradually and makes sure appropriate contact with the skin for accurate measurements.

That said, a few of the offered watch faces are customizable, allowing you to pick what details you desire to see on the watch face. Furthermore, most enjoy faces support a matching Always-On Display (AOD), implying the watch face on the homescreen and on AOD look comparable.

The Amazfit GTS 2 is a truly great smartwatch. The smartwatch likewise has 3GB of storage onboard, which implies you can play music directly on Bluetooth earphones without needing a smart device.

Show: 1.65″, 348×442 pixel AMOLED color screen, 341 ppi pixel density, 3D Glass
Straps: Detachable silicone straps, 20mm width
Operating System: RTOS
Functions: Real-time heart rate display, Blood oxygen level measurement, Stress Monitor, 5ATM water resistance, Sleep Tracking, Sports Tracking, Step Counter, Call and App Notification alerts, Standing Reminder, Phone Finder, Weather Forecast, Music Control, Offline Voice Control, Calling
Sports Modes: More than 90 sports modes, including Walking, Outdoor Cycling, Yoga, and Pool Swimming
Sensing units: BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor, SpO2 Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Air Pressure Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, WLAN 2.4 GHz, Compatible with Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0+.
Positioning: GPS + GLONASS.
Misc: Linear Motor, Microphone, Speaker.
Battery: 246mAh.
Battery Life (marketed): 7 days.
Colors: Midnight Black, Desert Gold, and Urban Grey.
Dimensions: 42.8 x 35.6 x 9.7 mm.
Weight: 24.7 grams.

App Notifications.

The GTS 2 can likewise determine your stress levels. Its done automatically every five minutes, and the day-to-day stress data is available on the smartwatch, with the detailed information offered in the Zepp app.

The GTS 2 is one of the most feature-rich smartwatches from Amazfit. It comes with real-time heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen level measurement, sleep tracking, tension tracking, inactive suggestion, and 90+ sports modes.

Additionally, the GTS 2 comes with music control, weather condition projection, phone finder, barometer, compass, GPS, stopwatch, countdown timer, screen lock, and app alerts. You get 3GB of internal storage and music control, however oddly enough, theres no video camera control – something weve seen even on budget plan wearables.

The last fitness feature in the list is the inactive suggestion, likewise called Standing Reminder, which sets off a vibration reminder if no activity is identified in the very first 50 minutes of an hour when you are using the watch.

Design.

You can head to the Activities section on the GTS 2 to access all the workout information gathered by sports modes, which is much better presented in the Exercise record area in the Zepp app.

Blood oxygen level measurement with SpO2 sensing unit on Amazfit GTS 2.

To access all the settings and features and start an exercise, you have to count on the physical button, which can also be utilized to go straight to the homescreen if you do not wish to hop through several best swipes in the UI to go back to a previous screen.

The Amazfit GTS 2 is compatible with Android and iOS devices, and you need to download the Zepp app on your smart device to establish the smartwatch, sync data, and tinker with its settings.

Display.

That said, a left swipe on the homescreen lets you gain access to PAI, Activity Goal, Heart Rate, Weather, and Music Control pages. You can personalize these Quick Access Apps and rearrange their order by heading to the Settings > > User preferences > > Quick access app menu on the GTS 2.

The Amazfit GTS 2 packs a 246 mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up to 7 days of autonomy with the following settings and usage:.

Other cool features of the GTS 2 consist of lockscreen password, screen rotation, and alert vibration personalizations, making it easier to determine different alerts without reaching for your mobile phone.

During my testing, the battery lasted no more than 3 days on average with the following use and settings:.

Amazfit GTS 2s information and settings in Amazfits Android app.

Like I currently said, the Amazfit GTS 2 supports over 90 sports modes, which are grouped into 12 classifications – Running & & Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Outdoor Sports, Indoor Sports, Dance, Combat Sports, Ball Sports, Water Sports, Winter Sports, Leisure Sports, and Others.

The Zepp app was called Amazfit up until last year, however not much has changed on the inside even after the rebranding. The app continues to have faster ways for some settings at numerous places, and the ones not supported by the wearable are grayed out instead of being hidden.

The Always-On Display can likewise be turned on/off instantly at a given time daily. The timing can be tailored from the Zepp app in addition to the GTS 2. You also get three watch face designs for AOD – Follow Watch Face, Digital Watch Face, and Pointer Watch Face.

Always-On Display on Amazfit GTS 2.

Decision.

Amazfit GTS 2.

You can create a custom watch face for GTS 2 using the Zepp app.

The Amazfit GTS 2 sports a 1.65″ Always-On AMOLED display of 348×442-pixel resolution, which includes the security of the so called diamond-like carbon covering (oDLC), making it scratch and wear-resistant.

Offline voice control worked fine, although there were times the GTS 2 didnt react to the voice commands. At the time of composing this, the GTS 2 lets you play/pause music, start/stop an exercise, open an app, or change some settings. Amazfit likewise rolled out Alexa assistance, but it hasnt arrived on my unit yet.

Lightweight and comfortable.
Dynamic screen.
5ATM water resistance.
Offline voice commands.
3GB internal storage.
Precise sleep tracking with REM sleep and afternoon nap tracking.
Lets you produce customized watchfaces and vibration signals.

Making the app list available only through a button press is wasteful and causes a not-so-pleasant experience. Amazfit couldve eliminated the Quick Access Apps or Shortcut Cards considering that both serve a comparable function and wouldve instead set aside a left/right swipe gesture for the app list.

The display screen has a nice touch reaction and supports over 60 watch deals with through the Zepp app at the time of composing this review, which are grouped in 6 classifications – Artistic & & Creative, Exercise & & Health, Traditional & & Classic, Digital Dashboard, Multiple Features, and Fashion Pioneer. I like the majority of them, however if you dont like whats on deal, you have the option to create your own watch face by uploading an image from the paired smart device through the Zepp app.

And if you desire something more stylish, rugged, and durable, then you likewise have the alternative to opt for Amazfits T-Rex Pro, which too costs the same as the GTS 2 in India at the time of writing. Nevertheless, it doesnt featured the speaker, microphone, offline voice controls, and internal storage for music playback. You can read our Amazfit T-Rex Pro review here to read more about it, and the GTR 2 evaluation over here.

Music Control on the Amazfit GTS 2 worked as promoted, and since the smartwatch has 3GB of storage on board, you can pack your favorite playlists and play them straight through the cordless earphones/speakers without requiring a mobile phone. Of course, you can also listen to the tunes through the wearables speaker if you prefer, however dont expect anything amazing.

However, the custom-made OS operating on the GTS 2 is responsive, has a basic UI, and it works the very same way as on GTR 2: a swipe up on the homescreen brings up the Notification Center, and a swipe down offers you quick access to a couple of settings while likewise showing the battery connection, percentage, and weather status. These settings span throughout a number of pages that you can scroll horizontally, and it wouldve been good to permit users to tailor these faster ways in a manner comparable to what we see on Android devices. I believe thats a bit too much to anticipate from an RTOS-running smartwatch.

Its worth discussing that the GTS 2 taped unreliable pulse at times during the exercise, so its finest to not utilize the heart rate information from sports modes as a basis for medical diagnosis and treatment. When I compared the manual measurements worths with the T-Rex Pros, they were mostly the very same.

Next up, we have sleep tracking, which is precise. Well, a minimum of the fall asleep, wake up, and awake times were recorded precisely by the GTS 2, however we cant say the same for the Light Sleep, Deep Sleep, and REM Sleep given that we had no method to determine the precision of those numbers.

Stress levels.

The GTS 2 does not reveal the corresponding icons of all the apps in the alerts, making it tough to determine which app sent out the notification. Due to the fact that the smartwatch does not show the app name either, more so. Not just that, the best swipe gesture to go to the previous screen doesnt operate in the Notification Center, implying you have to scroll all the way up leading to go back to the homescreen or press the physical button.

Enjoy faces offered on Amazfits official app.

Functions and Performance.

As has actually been the case with most Amazfit smartwatches for a while now, the notice management on the GTS 2 isnt perfect and needs improvements due to the fact that the smartwatch does not let you erase the notices when they first appear on the screen. You also cant erase them individually from the Notification Center, and you have to clear them completely utilizing the delete button situated at the bottom.

On the left side of the GTS 2 is the speaker, and on the right is a physical button. It provides good feedback and is used to unlock the smartwatch, return to a previous menu, and wake the screen. And like a few other Amazfit smartwatches, its likewise the only method on the GTS 2 to access all the functions. You can personalize its double-press gesture to quickly launch an app. By default, it opens the Workout app.

Speaker on the left side – Physical button on the best side.

Once the battery is completely drained pipes, you can use the battery charger bundled with the GTS 2 to charge the smartwatch. Amazfit states it can fully charge the GTS 2 from flat to 100% in around 2 hours, however in my screening, it went from flat to 100% in 1 hour 30 minutes on an average.

For heart rate tracking, the Amazfit GTS 2 utilizes a BioTracker 2 PPG Biological Optical Sensor, which can determine your pulse immediately at a period of 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 30 minutes. The heart rate can also be measured manually from the smartwatch whenever you desire, which typically took 15-20 seconds in my testing. You get a summary of your day-to-day heart rate information in a visual form on the GTS 2, however you need the Zepp app for a detailed analysis.