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Amazfit Balance 2
Get Amazfit Balance 2 if you want sapphire, dual-band GPS, 10 ATM and up to 21 days of battery for $299.99, well under Balance 3's price.
In short
Get Amazfit Balance 2 if you want sapphire, dual-band GPS, 10 ATM and up to 21 days of battery for $299.99, well under Balance 3's price. It's rated for 33 hours of accurate GPS, and Amazfit says it's certified for freediving and recreational scuba to 45 meters. Balance 3 adds a 3,000-nit screen, 64GB and a titanium option for $369.99 to $449.99.
Product images
Amazfit Balance 2, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
Who it is for
- Owners of older iPhones that can't run iOS 17. Balance 2 works with iOS 15 or later; Balance 3 needs iOS 17.
- People who take calls on the wrist. Bluetooth calling runs through its two speakers and mic.
- HYROX and gym regulars. Amazfit lists more than 180 sports modes, HYROX among them, plus HybridCharge, its training-energy feature.
Who should skip it
- Titanium fans. Balance 2 has an aluminum-alloy frame; Balance 3 comes in Grade 5 titanium, and Balance Ultra's $599 titanium build sits above both.
- Ultrarunners and long-day hikers. Balance 3's Accuracy GPS mode runs 41 hours to Balance 2's 33.
- Anyone who wants a rugged watch. T-Rex 3 is Amazfit's tough one, and it costs a little less.
What sets it apart
- A sapphire-covered 1.5-inch screen, 480 × 480 pixels at up to 2,000 nits.
- Dual-band GPS on six satellite systems, rated for 33 hours in Accurate mode and 67 in Power Saving mode.
- 10 ATM, plus Amazfit's certification for freediving and recreational scuba to 45 meters.
- 43 grams without the strap, with an aluminum-alloy frame.
- Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) as well as Bluetooth 5.2.
Caveats
- Balance 2's storage isn't stated, so don't assume it matches Balance 3's 64GB.
- Contactless payments aren't on its feature list; Membership Cards are.
Key specs
In the same order on every watch page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 1.5-inch AMOLED | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Display type | AMOLED under sapphire glass | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Display resolution | 480 × 480 (323 ppi) | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits | Amazfit Balance 2 specsBalance 3 reaches 3,000 nits. |
| Case size(s) | One size, 47.4mm (without the heart-rate base) | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Case material | Aluminum-alloy frame; fiber-reinforced polymer case; two buttons | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Case dimensions | 47.4 × 47.4 × 12.3mm (without the heart-rate base) | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Weight | 43 g without strap | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Finishes | Black (with an extra Lava strap) | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Battery, typical use | Up to 21 days typical; up to 10 days heavy use; 658 mAh battery | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Battery, saver mode | Power Saving GPS mode: up to 67 hours; no multi-day saver mode listed | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Battery, GPS | Accurate GPS: up to 33 hours; Power Saving GPS: up to 67 hours | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Charging | Magnetic charging head in the box (no cable listed); about 2 hours from empty to full | Amazfit Balance 2 specs and FAQ |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM; Amazfit says it's certified for freediving and recreational scuba to 45 meters | Amazfit Balance 2 specs and FAQ |
| GNSS / GPS | Dual-band; six satellite systems; circularly polarized antenna | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Cellular | None; Bluetooth calls supported | Amazfit Balance 2 specs and FAQ |
| Heart rate | BioTracker 6.0 PPG (5PD + 2LED) | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Blood-oxygen monitoring | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Temperature sensing | Temperature sensor | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep monitoring | Amazfit Balance 2 footnotes |
| Workout types | 180+ sports modes; HYROX; HybridCharge | Amazfit Balance 2 product page |
| Other sensors | Accelerometer; gyroscope; barometric; ambient light; geomagnetic; temperature | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Durability / ingress | 10 ATM; two speakers and a linear motor; no flashlight listed | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Safety / incident alerts | No Crash Detection listed for Balance 2 | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Operating system | Zepp OS 6 (Amazfit FAQ); Zepp app | Amazfit Balance 2 FAQ and specs |
| Phone compatibility | Android 7.0 or later; iOS 15.0 or later; Zepp app | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Bluetooth 5.2 and BLE; Wi-Fi 2.4GHz; two speakers and a mic | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| NFC / contactless payments | No NFC payments listed for Balance 2; Membership Cards supported | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Band / strap system | 22mm silicone; fits 140–210mm wrists; classic pin buckle; standard and accessory straps in the box | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| US price | $299.99 on Amazfit's US store (19 September 2026) | Amazfit US store |
| Price band | Midrange training watch ($280–$320) | Based on the $299.99 US price |
| Availability | On sale at Amazfit's US store for $299.99 on 19 September 2026 | Amazfit US store |
Amazfit Balance 2 extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case size in the Balance range | Balance 2: 47.4mm. Balance 3: 51.4mm. Balance Ultra: 51.8mm | Amazfit Balance 2 specs |
| Against Balance 3 | This watch first, Balance 3 second. Price: $299.99 vs $369.99–$449.99. Case: 47.4mm vs 51.4mm. Brightness: 2,000 vs 3,000 nits. Storage: not published vs 64GB. Most accurate GPS mode: 33 vs 41 hours. iPhone: iOS 15 vs iOS 17 or later; Android 7 or later on this watch. This watch weighs 43 g without strap | Amazfit US specs for both watches |
Balance 2 or Balance 3?
Balance 2 is the older of the two, and Amazfit still sells it: $299.99 against $369.99 to $449.99 for Balance 3. They share more than the price gap suggests. Both have a 1.5-inch, 480 × 480 screen under sapphire, dual-band GPS, 10 ATM, the same 658mAh battery size with a 21-day typical rating, Bluetooth calls, Wi-Fi and Zepp OS 6.
Balance 3 earns its price with a 3,000-nit screen against 2,000, 64GB of storage, 41 hours of Accuracy-mode GPS against 33, a flashlight with red and white modes, and a Grade 5 titanium version. Balance 2 is the lighter watch, at 43 grams without the strap, and Amazfit lists its case at 47.4mm against Balance 3’s 51.4mm.
If you want the brighter screen and the storage, pay for Balance 3. If the Balance basics are what you’re after, Balance 2 still covers them for less.
Screen and build
The 1.5-inch AMOLED has 480 × 480 pixels (323 ppi) under sapphire, with a 2,000-nit peak. Around it, an aluminum-alloy frame and a fiber-reinforced polymer case measure 47.4 × 47.4 × 12.3mm without the heart-rate base, with two buttons. It comes in black, on a 22mm silicone strap that fits 140–210mm wrists.
Battery and charging
| Mode | Balance 2 |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Up to 21 days |
| Heavy use | Up to 10 days |
| Accurate GPS | Up to 33 hours |
| Power Saving GPS | Up to 67 hours |
Those are Amazfit’s ratings for a 658mAh battery. Accurate GPS is the mode for runs where the track matters; Power Saving GPS roughly doubles the time for long days when it doesn’t. Amazfit says the magnetic charger fills it in about 2 hours.
Tracking and software
BioTracker 6.0 handles heart rate, alongside blood-oxygen monitoring, a temperature sensor, a barometric sensor and sleep monitoring. The watch runs Zepp OS 6 and sets up through the Zepp app.
Price
On Amazfit’s US store, Balance 2 was $299.99 on 19 September 2026, just under $300. With Balance 3 starting at $369.99 and Balance Ultra at $599.99, it’s the least expensive of the three Balance models; check the current price before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Amazfit US — Balance 2 product page, specs and FAQ — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Can you dive with Balance 2?
Yes, within the limits Amazfit gives: it says Balance 2 is certified for freediving and recreational scuba to 45 meters, and it's rated 10 ATM.
Which phones work with Balance 2?
Phones on Android 7.0 or iOS 15.0 and later, using the Zepp app. If your iPhone can't run iOS 17, Balance 2 works where Balance 3 won't.
Where does Balance Ultra fit?
At the top of the Balance range. Amazfit sells it as the $599.99 flagship, in Grade 5 titanium, with a 51.8mm case and a 780mAh battery.
What comes in the box?
The watch, a magnetic charging head and two straps: the standard 22mm silicone strap and an extra one (Lava, with the black model).
Official product page: Amazfit Balance 2. Tech specs: Amazfit Balance 2 specs.