Amazfit Balance vs Amazfit Balance 2
Both are good picks with different strengths. The Amazfit Balance lasts longer on GPS (47 hours) and is lighter, while the Amazfit Balance 2 lasts longer (21 days) and is rated 10 ATM.
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Key differences
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Battery life
Amazfit Balance 2 wins
The Amazfit Balance 2 lasts up to 21 days against 14 days.
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GPS
Amazfit Balance 2 wins
The Amazfit Balance 2 adds multi-band GPS for more accurate tracks.
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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
Amazfit Balance wins
The Amazfit Balance is lighter: 35 g against 43 g.
Other differences
- Water rating Amazfit Balance 2 wins
The Amazfit Balance 2 is rated 10 ATM against 5 ATM, better for snorkelling and water sports.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Amazfit Balance if…
- You do long runs, rides or hikes: it's rated for 47 hours with GPS.
- You wear it to bed or have small wrists: it weighs 35 g.
- You want it to slide under a sleeve: it's 10.6 mm thick.
Choose the Amazfit Balance 2 if…
- You hate charging: it's rated for up to 21 days in smartwatch mode.
- You snorkel, surf or swim in open water: it's rated 10 ATM.
- You want to sleep better: it scores each night and tells you what to change.
Full spec comparison
On the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Amazfit | Amazfit |
| Series | Balance | Balance |
| Colours | Silver, Turquoise | Black |
| Also sold as | — | Balance 2 Series |
Platform & apps
Both work with the same phones and software.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Zepp OS | Zepp OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Minimum iOS | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
| Minimum Android | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| RAM | — | 3 MB |
| Subscription | — | Not needed |
Display
The screens are closely matched.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,500 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Colour display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touchscreen | touchscreen, buttons |
Design & durability
Each watch has its strengths on size and durability.
The Amazfit Balance is lighter and is slimmer, while the Amazfit Balance 2 is rated 10 ATM and has a sapphire lens.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case sizes | 46 mm | 47.4 mm |
| Case shape | Round | Round |
| Dimensions | 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm | 47.4 x 47.4 x 12.3 mm |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Weight (case) | 35 g | 43 g |
| Case material | Aluminium, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), Tempered glass | Aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced polymer case |
| Lens | Tempered glass | Sapphire Glass |
| Band material | silicone | silicone |
| Band width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Band fitting | — | 22 mm |
| Fits wrists | 140-210 mm | 140-210 mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water standard | — | ISO 22810:2010 |
| MIL-STD-810 tested | — | Yes |
Battery
Each watch has its strengths on battery life.
The Amazfit Balance lasts longer on GPS (47 hours), while the Amazfit Balance 2 lasts longer (21 days).
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 21 days |
| Battery (GPS) | 47 hours | 33 hours |
| All battery modes | Smartwatch: 14 days; GPS: 47 hours; Battery saver: 25 days; Battery saver: 50 days | Smartwatch: 21 days; GPS: 33 hours; Battery saver: 2.8 days |
| Battery capacity | 475 mAh | 658 mAh |
| Battery type | Built-in battery | 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 Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Maps | — | Downloadable maps |
| Navigation features | — | turn-by-turn, round-trip routing |
| Golf courses | — | 40,000 |
| Ski maps | — | Yes |
Health & sensors
The Amazfit Balance 2 is ahead on health tracking.
It tracks sleep in more depth, and the Amazfit Balance doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | optical HR, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, barometer, compass | optical HR, SpO2, skin temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, ambient light, thermometer |
| 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 |
| Sleep tracking | Basic | Sleep score |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Energy score | — | BioCharge |
| Readiness score | — | Recovery Status |
| Cycle tracking | — | Yes |
Training
Training features are evenly matched.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sport profiles | — | 180 |
| Auto activity detection | — | Yes |
| Triathlon / multisport | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | — | Pool and open water |
| Training metrics | — | VO2 max, training load, training effect, recovery time, race predictor, lactate threshold, HRV status |
| Adaptive coaching | — | Yes |
| Running dynamics | — | Yes |
| Wrist running power | — | Yes |
| Strength rep counting | — | Yes |
| External sensors | — | Bluetooth HR strap, power meter, foot pod, speed/cadence |
Smart features
Both offer much the same smart features.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Message replies | — | Android |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Zepp Flow |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Find my phone | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | No |
Diving, golf & more
Neither has a specialist edge here.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist modes | — | golf, ski |
| Max dive depth | — | 45 m |
| Dive standard | — | EN 13319:2000 |