Amazfit

Amazfit Balance 2

A solid mid-range pick in the gps sports watches line-up, with six satellite systems up front.

64/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
six satellite systems10 ATMSapphire Glasssapphire crystal glass
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Why we rate it

  • Multi-band (L1+L5)
  • Offline topo maps
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Above-average sport modes
  • No solar charging
  • Below-average water resistance
Score profile

Where the Amazfit Balance 2 wins and loses

Scored against the gps sports watches class
GPSHealthTrainingDesign86868653
GPS
86
Health sensors
86
Training
86
Design
53
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

GPS

Multi-band (L1+L5)Yes
GNSS systemssix satellite systems
Offline topo mapsYes
Turn-by-turn navigationYes

Health sensors

Optical HRYes
Blood oxygen (SpO2)Yes
HRVYes
Sleep trackingYes
Stress trackingYes

Training

Sport modes170
Recovery advisorYes
Triathlon multisport modeYes

Design

Screen size1.5 "
Weight40 g
Water resistance45
ATM rating10
Case materialSapphire Glass
Lens materialsapphire crystal glass

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Head to head

Amazfit Balance 2 vs Garmin Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition

Highlighted cell = better in that row
GPSHealthTrainingDesign
Amazfit Balance 2Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition
 AmazfitAmazfit Balance 2This pageGarminGarmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition
Overall score64 /100Better63 /100
Multi band gpsYesYes
Weight40 g
Who it's for

Is the Amazfit Balance 2 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gps sports watche for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need solar charging, in which case a higher-tier gps sports watche is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Amazfit Balance 2 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other gps sports watches, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Amazfit Balance 2?

Its multi-band (l1+l5) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the SUUNTO VERTICAL BLACK OCEAN With HR BELT?

The SUUNTO VERTICAL BLACK OCEAN With HR BELT scores 66/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.