Amazfit Balance 2 vs Amazfit Balance 3
These two are very similar: both have AMOLED screens, built-in GPS and Zepp OS software. The main difference: the Balance 3 has a bigger 51.4 mm case; the Balance 2 is 47.4 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Similar battery life: up to 21 days and 21 days.
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GPS
Evenly matched
Both have built-in GPS with similar features.
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Display
Evenly matched
Both have AMOLED screens of a similar size.
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Health
Evenly matched
Much the same health sensors.
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Weight
Balance 2 wins
The Amazfit Balance 2 is lighter: 43 g against 62 g.
Other differences
- Case size Depends on you
The Balance 3 has a bigger 51.4 mm case; the Balance 2 is 47.4 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Balance 2 if…
- You have a smaller wrist: its case is the smaller one.
- You wear it to bed or have small wrists: it weighs 43 g.
Choose the Balance 3 if…
- You want a bigger screen and larger buttons: its case is the larger one.
- You're outside a lot: its screen reaches 3,000 nits.
- You work out with music: it stores songs on the watch.
Full spec comparison
The Balance 2 leads on size and durability; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazfit | Amazfit |
| Series | Balance | Balance |
| Versions | — | Stainless Steel, Titanium Black |
| Colours | Black | Stainless Steel, Titanium Black |
| Also sold as | Balance 2 Series | — |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Zepp OS | Zepp OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Minimum iOS | iOS 15 | iOS 17 |
| Minimum Android | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| RAM | 3 MB | — |
| Storage | — | 64 GB |
| Subscription | Not needed | Not needed |
Display
The Balance 3 is ahead on the display.
It has a brighter screen, and the Balance 2 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Resolution | 480 x 480 | 480 x 480 |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | 323 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Colour display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen, buttons | touchscreen, buttons, crown |
Design & durability
The Balance 2 is ahead on size and durability.
The Balance 3 has a bigger 51.4 mm case; the Balance 2 is 47.4 mm, a better fit for smaller wrists. The Balance 2 has a smaller 47.4 mm case and is lighter, while the Balance 3 has a bigger 51.4 mm case.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 47.4 mm | 51.4 mm |
| Case shape | Round | Round |
| Dimensions | 47.4 x 47.4 x 12.3 mm | 51.4 x 51.4 x 12.5 mm |
| Thickness | 12.3 mm | 12.5 mm |
| Weight (case) | 43 g | 62 g |
| Case material | Aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced polymer case | Stainless Steel Frame & Parts, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Shell |
| Lens | Sapphire Glass | Sapphire Glass |
| Band material | silicone | silicone |
| Band width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Band fitting | 22 mm | 22mm Quick Release |
| Fits wrists | 140-210 mm | 140-210 mm |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water standard | ISO 22810:2010 | ISO 22810:2010 |
| MIL-STD-810 tested | Yes | Yes |
Battery
Battery life is close on both.
How you use the screen, GPS and notifications will matter more than the difference between them.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 21 days | 21 days |
| Battery (GPS) | 33 hours | 41 hours |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 21 days; GPS: 33 hours; Battery saver: 2.8 days | Smartwatch: 21 days; Always-on display: 7 days; GPS: 41 hours; Battery saver: 3.5 days |
| Battery capacity | 658 mAh | 658 mAh |
| Battery type | Built-in battery | — |
| Charging | puck | puck |
| Full charge time | 120 min | — |
GPS & navigation
Both have built-in GPS with similar capabilities.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | — |
| Maps | Downloadable maps | Preloaded maps |
| Navigation features | turn-by-turn, round-trip routing | turn-by-turn, back-to-start, round-trip routing, course import |
| Golf courses | 40,000 | — |
| Ski maps | Yes | Yes |
Health & sensors
Both track much the same health data.
Heart rate, sleep and the extra sensors line up closely.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, ambient light, thermometer | optical HR, SpO2, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, ambient light, thermometer |
| Heart-rate sensor | BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor | BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor |
| Heart-rate tracking | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| High/low heart-rate alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate variability | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Respiration rate | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep score | Sleep score |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Energy score | BioCharge | BioCharge |
| Readiness score | Recovery Status | Recovery Status |
| Cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | 180 | 180 |
| Auto activity detection | Yes | Yes |
| Triathlon / multisport | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Pool and open water | Pool and open water |
| Training metrics | VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, race predictor, lactate threshold, HRV status | VO2 max, training load, training effect, lactate threshold, training stress balance, ground contact time |
| Adaptive coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Running dynamics | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist running power | Yes | Yes |
| Strength rep counting | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate broadcast | — | Yes |
| External sensors | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, foot pod, speed/cadence | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, foot pod, speed/cadence |
| Smart trainer control | — | Yes |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | Android | — |
| Calls on the watch | — | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Zepp Flow | Zepp Flow |
| Contactless payments | — | No |
| Music storage | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | No | Yes |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist modes | golf, ski | golf, ski |
| Diving | — | Single-gas dive computer |
| Max dive depth | 45 m | 45 m |
| Dive standard | EN 13319:2000 | EN 13319:2000, ISO 6425:2018 |