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. 

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.

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

What I mean is that don’t buy because it’s Siri compatible. Otherwise Garmin is good. If smart features are important I’d recommend something else. Maybe amazfit. I tried balance 2 and really liked it. But I got back to Garmin because of the ecosystem

AmazFit Balance 2 ticks all of those boxes. Edit - as pretty much all of their other watches.

In my opinion you can rest assured. For heaven's sake, never say never given the current times, but I highly doubt that they will offer subscriptions in the short term and maybe not even in the future. I just purchased Balance 2 and Helio Strap and nowhere have I read about Amazfit's intention to offer subscriptions, apart from Aura obviously which is already there. If I were you I would stay calm and buy what you are interested in✌️

All the bugs i've had on the Balance 2 got fixed, don't have anything now always some bugs, but nothing i notice at the moment. Meanwhile the Garmin button lock has been non functional since launch, so no not true at all. [https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-8-series/410542/lock-device-shortcut-malfunctioning-f8-43mm-15-33/1936442#1936442](https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-8-series/410542/lock-device-shortcut-malfunctioning-f8-43mm-15-33/1936442#1936442)

Will probably get downvoted, but here’s my take. You’re in the Garmin sub, so of course you’ll mostly get Garmin recommendations. I’ve used both (had the Fenix 8 at launch) and now I’m on the Amazfit Balance 2 with the Helio strap, and honestly, I’m done with Garmin. Countless bugs that never get fixed (like the button lock issue), overpriced hardware, and so on. If you want absolutely all the training data available, go Garmin. If you want the same essentials, better smartwatch features, and (subjectively) a better app, go Amazfit for one third of the price. If you don't trust Amazfit, pick a Suunto or Coros.

I get what you’re saying, but my experience has been different. With the Helio strap my HRV and sleep data actually line up very closely with Garmin. I don’t really care too much about the REM stage accuracy since no watch gets that right, I only focus on awake time and total sleep. For workouts I always pair a chest HRM anyway, since wrist-based HR is rarely reliable. The only one that’s consistently good on the wrist is Apple, by far the best in that area. Suunto is definitely behind, I agree there. But after some of the ridiculous stuff from Garmin (a 2000+ Fenix 8 Pro as an example, on top of Garmin Connect quirks etc.), I completely understand why people start looking elsewhere.

I just got the balance 2 and I think it's amazing and it looks so good The active 2 rectangular one looks amazing too

Thanks for the review. I've been using Fitbit versa 2 lite for 5 years and I ust got an Amazfiy Balance to test out but might try this as well. Weak haptics will be a deal breaker for me however, as I use my watch to wake up in the morning.

i ski a bunch in zero degree like temps - amazfit 2 has worked great! days and days and days of battery life - syncs with chest straps.

Could be fake reviews. Amazfit (by Xiaomi) are legit and very cheap as well.