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Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro vs Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED (45 mm)
The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.
| Spec | Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro | Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED (45 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 31 h | 32 h |
| Smartwatch battery | 20 days | 18 days |
| Triathlon / multisport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard maps | Yes | No |
| Open-water GPS (our rating) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Weight | 45.6 g | 53 g |
| Screen | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Price | See retailer | ~$349.99 |
Open-water GPS is our 1–5 rating from the satellite systems each maker lists: multi-band receivers score 5. Everything else is the maker’s own figure.
Which should you pick?
Amazfit
Pick the Cheetah 2 Pro if…
- you want the longer smartwatch battery: 20 days vs 18 days
- you want onboard maps
- you want the lighter one: 45.6 g vs 53 g
Garmin
Pick the Instinct 3 AMOLED (45 mm) if…
- you want the longer GPS battery: 32 h vs 31 h
Specs from the makers’ own pages: Amazfit, Garmin.
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