Amazfit Active 2 (Round) vs Amazfit Balance
The Amazfit Balance is the better watch on paper: it lasts longer on GPS (47 hours), lasts longer (14 days) and has a bigger screen. The Amazfit Active 2 (Round) doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Amazfit Balance wins
The Amazfit Balance lasts up to 14 days against 10 days.
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GPS
Amazfit Active 2 (Round) wins
The Amazfit Active 2 (Round) adds maps on the wrist.
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Display
Amazfit Balance wins
Both are AMOLED, but the Amazfit Balance's screen is bigger (1.5 in against 1.32 in).
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
Amazfit Active 2 (Round) wins
The Amazfit Active 2 (Round) is lighter: 29.5 g against 35 g.
Other differences
- Screen size Amazfit Balance wins
The Amazfit Balance has the bigger screen: 1.5 in against 1.32 in.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Amazfit Active 2 (Round) if…
- You want to sleep better: it scores each night and tells you what to change.
- You explore new routes: it has maps on the wrist.
Choose the Amazfit Balance if…
- You do long runs, rides or hikes: it's rated for 47 hours with GPS.
- You hate charging: it's rated for up to 14 days in smartwatch mode.
- You want maps and stats easy to read: it has the bigger screen.
Full spec comparison
The Amazfit Balance leads on battery life; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazfit | Amazfit |
| Series | Active | Balance |
| Versions | Premium Version, Standard Version | — |
| Colours | Black Leather – Premium Version, Red Sport Silicone, Black Sport Silicone | Silver, Turquoise |
| Also sold as | Amazfit Active 2, Active 2 | — |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | — | Zepp OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Minimum iOS | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Minimum Android | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| App store | Yes | — |
| Subscription | Optional | — |
| Subscription name | Zepp Aura Premium | — |
| Subscription features | specialized weekly and monthly sleep reports, unlimited messages to the AI sleep coach | — |
Display
The Amazfit Balance is ahead on the display.
It has a bigger screen, and the Amazfit Active 2 (Round) doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.32 in | 1.5 in |
| Resolution | 466 x 466 | 480 x 480 |
| Pixel density | 353 ppi | 323 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Colour display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen, buttons | touchscreen |
Design & durability
Both are similar in size, weight and water rating.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 43.9 mm | 46 mm |
| Case shape | Round | Round |
| Dimensions | 43.9 x 43.9 x 9.9 mm | 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | 10.6 mm |
| Weight (case) | 29.5 g | 35 g |
| Case material | Stainless steel bezel, Polymer middle frame | Aluminium, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), Tempered glass |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | — |
| Lens | Tempered glass + anti-fingerprint coating | Tempered glass |
| Band material | silicone | silicone |
| Band width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Band fitting | Quick Release | — |
| Fits wrists | 135-195 mm | 140-210 mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water standard | ISO 22810:2010 | — |
Battery
The Amazfit Balance is ahead on battery life.
It lasts longer on GPS (47 hours) and lasts longer (14 days), and the Amazfit Active 2 (Round) doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 10 days | 14 days |
| Battery (GPS) | 21 hours | 47 hours |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 10 days; Smartwatch: 5 days; GPS: 21 hours; Battery saver: 19 days | Smartwatch: 14 days; GPS: 47 hours; Battery saver: 25 days; Battery saver: 50 days |
| Battery capacity | 270 mAh | 475 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Built-in battery |
| Charging | puck | puck |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 120 min |
GPS & navigation
Both have built-in GPS with similar capabilities.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Maps | Downloadable maps | — |
| Navigation features | turn-by-turn, back-to-start, course import | — |
| Ski maps | Yes | — |
Health & sensors
The Amazfit Active 2 (Round) is ahead on health tracking.
It tracks sleep in more depth, and the Amazfit Balance doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, ambient light, thermometer | optical HR, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, barometer, compass |
| Heart-rate sensor | BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | 24/7 | — |
| High/low heart-rate alerts | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | — |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | — |
| Respiration rate | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep score | Basic |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Readiness score | Readiness score | — |
| Cycle tracking | Yes | — |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | 164 | — |
| Auto activity detection | Yes | — |
| Triathlon / multisport | — | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Pool and open water | — |
| Training metrics | VO2 max, recovery time | — |
| Adaptive coaching | Yes | — |
| Strength rep counting | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate broadcast | Yes | — |
| External sensors | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, speed/cadence | — |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | Android | — |
| Calls on the watch | Yes | — |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Zepp Flow | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Find my phone | Yes | — |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Amazfit Active 2 (Round) | Amazfit Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist modes | ski | — |