Almost a year after unveiling the Balance 2, Amazfit is back with two new models in the Balance series – a sequel and the first Ultra model in the family. Both watches have bright displays and extra buttons. They start out as the heart of the new hybrid training system and the improved Zepp app is the brain.
Amazfit Balance 3 • Amazfit Balance Ultra
The new Amazfit Balance 3 offers a 1.5″ OLED display (480 x 480px), protected by sapphire glass. This year, the maximum brightness is 50% higher at 3,000 nits. There are four buttons in total – the rotating crown and buttons on the right are as before, but now there are two additional buttons on the left.
This watch has a 658mAh battery that promises to last 21 days on a single charge, the same as the Balance 2. The dual-band GPS system is more efficient and now lasts up to 41 hours in accuracy mode (up from 33 hours).
The Balance 3 is available with a stainless steel case, but a titanium version will also be coming soon. Either way, the body is rated for 10 ATM water resistance and is suitable for open water and fin swimming and even free diving up to 45 metres.
Note that the body is slightly thicker at 12.5 mm (14.6 mm with HR sensor), up from 12.3 mm on the previous model. Its diameter is 51.4 mm, which is more than 47.4 mm of the older model.
Amazfit Balance Ultra comes with a titanium body. It measures 51.8 mm in diameter and 13.4 mm thick (15.5 mm with HR sensor). The upshot here is the large 780mAh battery that can last up to 30 days of normal use and 50 hours in Accuracy GPS mode.
The Ultra model has a total of 5 buttons, three of which are on the left (one more than the balance 3). Apart from that, it comes with the same screen, the same microphone and speaker combo, the same 64GB storage for offline maps and music/podcast files, the same BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor, and the same dual-band GPS.
The series is called Balance as it helps the wearer equally whether it comes to strength or endurance training, work life and stress management. Amazfit is the official partner of HYROX (an indoor fitness competition) and offers structured preparation plans, race simulation, virtual pace and race-specific workout support.
The hybrid charge system combines biocharge, life load and training load. BioCharge takes a look at your body’s energy and recovery status. Lifeload keeps track of lifestyle demands and your stress levels. Training load measures the stress produced by exercise.
The Amazfit Balance 3 (stainless steel) is available now for £370 (up £300 on the Balance 2). A titanium version is coming soon and will cost £450. If you want a titanium watch now, the Amazfit Balance Ultra is available now for £600. Note that it comes with two straps (synthetic leather + silicone) in the box.