Amazfit - Balance 2

What country are you located in? Straight jealous. I’m actually one of the few people that has had the Balance 2 for the last month or so testing it out. Good device

How small? Mine is 5.9” and I wear a T-Rex 3 and Balance 2. Yes they are large on my wrist but I love a chunky watch. Of the two, Balance 2 is definitely better for less movement on wrist during a workout (which translates to more reliable HRM data).

I tend to wear my watches about 3 finger width behind my wrist bone. With the TRex 3’s default strap on the tightest hole that’s mostly okay but I do use an external HRM during workouts. If I swap in a different strap (similar in style to the Apple sport band with all the holes in it) I can get the device pretty securely in place and have no issues. With the Balance 2 (using the red strap, I haven’t tried the black one) I have zero issues. If either watch were *any* bigger it would be a problem though. They do look massive on my arm, but I like that style. If you’re not sure, the slightly smaller Active 2 might be a safer bet. Feature and sensor wise it’s almost the same. It doesn’t have multi-band GPS, but neither does my Apple Watch 10 and it doesn’t great with GPS accuracy. Sometimes the specs aren’t the whole story.

I don't think you can get a bigger bang for buck than with amazfit. Active 2 premium does 90%+ what the apple ultra 2 does? For around 10% the cost? Crazy. Want something bigger and 'fancier'? You got balance 2 and t rex pro 3 that look really good and are even a bit bigger with better battery, and more durable. 

this is a great watch and I feel like each new version of amazfit is better than the last one. wish them success since competition is always better for the consumer

It is great. I use it daily, and I also own a Balance 2 and an Apple Watch Ultra 2. Have had 3 top Garmin (latest Fenix 8 which I sold last week). Still this one my daily driver; great looks and features, confort to wear despite the size.

Well, I would say that it mainly depends on the looks you prefer, otherwise they are very similar. On balance 2 speaker sounds louder because has 2, and includes golf courses (in case you play), and can be operated also with buttons (not all but mostly).

Actually, this article does a good job of pointing out many of the same concerns users have mentioned here. Amazfit really nails the hardware, but the software still needs work to deliver a smoother overall experience. That said, I don’t have the T-Rex 3 Pro — I use the Balance 2, Active 2, and Helio Strap — and overall, I’ve really enjoyed my experience with Amazfit. I’ve gotten used to some of the quirks the article mentions, like route creation, Zepp Coach, and a few software hiccups. As a casual runner and fitness enthusiast, I’m okay with a few trade-offs at this price point, but I definitely agree that Amazfit should focus more on polishing the software experience.

Inside WearOS: - OnePlus Outside WearOS - Samsung (GalaxyFit3) - Garmin - Polar - Coros - Huawei - Amazfit - Xiaomi - Pebble Personal recommendation for Android WearOS? - OnePlus Watch 3 Personal recommendation outside WearOS? - Huawei Watch GT series - Amazfit Bip 6 - Amazfit Balance 2 (Up to 21 days, from my experience, it is a tank in endurance) - Amazfit Active 2 - Garmin Vivoactive 6, Venu 3 (4 rumored to be coming soon), Garmin Fenix series, Garmin Enduro series (usually MIP display but there is one with AMOLED display, can last around a month) - Redmi Watch 5 (up to 21 days or so) - Pebble Time 2 or Pebble Duo 2 (Upcoming release with E-ink Paper display, up to 30 days) Note that these recommendations are strictly battery life related. Functionality wise, you're gonna have to choose.

Amazfit gives a lot of bang for the buck. Bip 6 if price is a big concern. Active 2 if you want altimeter and barometer plus more storage space. Balance 2 for the most features and polish. Trex 3 Pro if you want more outdoor/adventure features and such. (44mm version coming at the end of this month.)

Get Amazfit or Garmin for fitness. Balance 2 or Forerunner 265 are great options

Honestly, the Balance 2 is also very large/thick. Too large for me to wear as a daily driver and to sleep with