Amazfit Bip 5 vs Amazfit Active 2

Built around an expansive 1.91-inch curved touchscreen, a 26-gram polycarbonate shell, built-in 4-satellite GPS, and Bluetooth microphone/speaker calling, the Amazfit Bip 5 prioritizes big-text readability and 10-day battery life for under $89. While the newer Amazfit Active 2 upgrades to a 2,000-nit AMOLED panel for $10 more, the Bip 5 appeals to shoppers who want the largest possible rectangular screen on a shoestring budget.

The $99 Amazfit Active 2 rewrites what a sub-$100 smartwatch can do: it pairs a stainless-steel bezel and a blindingly bright 2,000-nit 1.32-inch AMOLED touchscreen with BioTracker 6.0 heart-rate sensing, 10-day battery life, Bluetooth calling, and free downloadable offline maps with turn-by-turn directions. Nothing else under $100 comes close to its outdoor and daily versatility.