The wearable tech world is buzzing following what appears to be a strategic “accidental” reveal from Zepp Health. While the original Amazfit Cheetah Pro made waves as a dedicated tool for runners, its successor, the Amazfit Cheetah Pro 2, has officially broken cover in a high-profile promotional video, signaling that a launch is imminent.
A High-Profile Cameo with Grant Fisher
The confirmation didn’t come through a standard press release, but rather via a collaborative social media post featuring Canadian long-distance runner and Olympian Grant Fisher. In the footage shared on Instagram, Fisher is seen utilizing the Zepp ecosystem to track his recovery and performance metrics.
Keen-eyed viewers quickly spotted more than just training tips. The Zepp app interface shown in the video explicitly lists an activity recorded with a device labeled “Amazfit Cheetah Pro 2.” By involving a world-class athlete in the teaser, Amazfit is clearly positioning this new model as a serious piece of kit for competitive endurance athletes.
Breaking Away from the Original Design
While the first-generation Cheetah Pro leaned into a specific aesthetic—characterized by a singular physical button and a prominent rotating crown—the Cheetah Pro 2 appears to be heading in a different structural direction.
Early frame-by-frame analysis of the footage suggests several key hardware changes:
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Revised Button Layout: The new model seems to feature at least two distinct physical buttons on the right side of the casing.
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The Disappearing Crown: In a move that might surprise fans of the original, the signature rotating crown is noticeably absent in the leaked frames. This suggests a shift toward a more streamlined, perhaps more rugged, button-only interface that is often preferred by runners wearing gloves or operating the watch in wet conditions.
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Refined Chassis: While the watch remains round, the overall profile looks optimized for high-intensity movement.
Under the Hood: What to Expect from Zepp OS
Though technical specifications remain under wraps, the integration with the Zepp app shown in the video confirms that the Cheetah Pro 2 will continue to leverage Zepp Health’s advanced AI-driven analytics. Users can expect the return of the Zepp Coach, likely with updated algorithms for race prediction, recovery tracking, and localized mapping features that defined the “Cheetah” line.
Given that working prototypes are already being used by professional athletes for daily training, the hardware is likely finalized. This points to a retail debut in the very near future.
Price and Market Availability
Zepp Health has yet to announce an official MSRP or a specific “drop” date for the Cheetah Pro 2. However, looking at the product’s current lifecycle—and the fact that the original Cheetah Pro is seeing frequent discounts on platforms like Amazon—it is highly probable that the new flagship will arrive before the peak spring marathon season.
For athletes looking for a GPS-heavy alternative to Garmin or Coros, the Cheetah Pro 2 is shaping up to be a formidable contender in the performance sports market.
