Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra vs Pro: Is the £150 Premium Worth It?

Amazfit launched the Cheetah 2 Ultra just four weeks after the Cheetah 2 Pro, at £150 more. The spec sheets look nearly identical at first glance, which is exactly the problem for anyone trying to justify the upgrade.

The Ultra targets serious competitive runners who want every marginal gain on race day. Think titanium casing instead of aluminum, a slightly thinner profile, and a weight difference that matters when you're 30km into a marathon. The Pro sits closer to what Coros Pace 3 buyers expect: strong GPS, solid training metrics, and a price that doesn't sting.

Both watches run Amazfit's Zepp OS with AI coaching tools and dual-band GPS. Accuracy from the Cheetah line has been competitive with Garmin Forerunner 265 in open-sky conditions, though neither Ultra nor Pro has closed the gap with Polar Vantage V3 in dense urban canyons. The Ultra adds a slightly more refined optical heart rate sensor placement, but the real-world difference in training load or recovery data is marginal compared to what Whoop or Oura deliver on the recovery side.

The £150 delta buys you premium materials, a fractionally lighter build, and bragging rights. If you race at an elite amateur level and shave grams off your shoes, the Ultra makes sense. If you train five days a week and want reliable GPS and smart coaching without overspending, the Pro does the job and saves you money for race entries.

Verdict: Get the Pro. The Ultra is for a very specific buyer, and most runners are not that buyer.