The Amazfit Balance 2 addresses two of the biggest pain points I’ve had with smartwatches: battery life and charging convenience. Instead of forcing you to carry a proprietary cable, it comes with a compact dock that works with any Type-C charger. Once topped up, the watch comfortably lasted me a full two weeks on a single charge. But balance here doesn’t just mean endurance and ease of charging; the smartwatch brings a lot more to the table for its Rs 24,999 price tag. In this review, we weigh up what tips the scale in its favour and where it could use a little more fine-tuning.
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Splendid battery life
The Amazfit Balance 2 houses a sizeable 658mAh battery, one of the largest I’ve seen on a smartwatch. On paper, it promises up to 21 days of endurance with typical use. In my case, with continuous health tracking enabled, always-on display, daily one-hour workouts, GPS logging during walks, and regular notifications, the watch lasted about 15 days on a single charge. While that falls short of the brand’s claim, it’s still an impressive showing in my opinion. I have seen more expensive smartwatches lasting less than a day.
When it comes to charging, the wearable can take around 2-2.5 hours to reach 100 percent from zero using its proprietary dock that comes with a Type-C port. I’m not sure what’s stopping other bands from adopting a similar charging solution. The charging speeds of the Balance 2 are decent for a wearable with a sizeable battery.
Bright, vibrant AMOLED display
The Amazfit Balance 2 features a circular 1.5-inch AMOLED display with a 480×480 resolution, 323 pixels per inch (ppi), up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, and a Sapphire glass covering. While the screen doesn’t extend fully to the edges, leaving relatively thick side bezels, it still feels functional and interactive. Text and other content remain easily readable, and I even tested the on-screen keyboard to reply to a WhatsApp message without encountering any false touches. Although Amazfit could have reduced the bezels for more usable screen space, the display performs well in everyday use.
Moreover, the display remained clearly legible even under bright sunlight, maintaining the same punchy, vibrant colours you see indoors. The wearable also supports automatic screen brightness, which adjusts according to the ambient light, so you won’t find yourself in a bright room with dim visuals or struggling with overly bright settings indoors. That said, the display can be a bit reflective, but it is something you will encounter even on premium high-end smartwatches.
Durable design
Amazfit has also ensured that the Balance 2 can withstand the rigours of outdoor use. The smartwatch features an anodised aluminium frame, which held up impressively during my testing. Despite multiple workout sessions, it showed no signs of wear, a stark contrast to other smartwatches I’ve used, where the paint often chipped and the display picked up scratches all too easily. The wearable boasts MIL-STD-810G-2014 durability, which involves low-pressure, high-temperature, low-temperature, temperature shock, vibration, and impact.
Moreover, the Balance 2 carries a 10ATM water-resistance rating, offering double the protection compared to the more common 5ATM standard. In practical terms, this means it can handle pressures equivalent to being 100 metres underwater, making it suitable not only for swimming but also for high-pressure water activities, such as exposure to strong jets or heavy splashes. Its military-grade durability ensures that no fine particles will go through.
Lightweight, but could be more comfy
The Amazfit Balance 2 has ensured that durability is achieved without being bulky. The watch is relatively slim at just 12.3mm and lightweight at 43 grams (without straps), making it easy to wear for long hours. Its gently curved edges, including the raised mid-frame surface, prevent discomfort like them digging into your wrist during exercises like push-ups. On the right spine, you’ll also find a digital crown and a physical button, both crafted from aluminium for added durability and a premium feel.
Nevertheless, I wouldn’t rate the Amazfit Balance 2 highly on comfort, largely because of its straps. The wearable comes with two pairs of straps, one black and one orange, both made of silicone and equipped with quick-release pins for easy swapping. I haven’t seen many brands including two straps in the box (Kudos Amazfit!). While practical, the material feels a bit firm and could have been softer and more sweat-resistant, particularly for long workout sessions or extended daily wear. In Delhi’s hot and humid climate, this could prove to be an issue.
Extensive health tracking features
The Amazfit Balance 2 caters strongly to fitness enthusiasts, offering more than 170 sports modes along with real-time tracking of heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and stress. Notably, it is the first smartwatch in the industry to support HYROX training, which combines running with functional exercises and has quickly grown in popularity among enthusiasts and athletes.
Beyond everyday workouts, serious fitness buffs can make use of dedicated competition modes, while adventurers can take the watch scuba diving. Golfers, meanwhile, will appreciate the ability to download maps for over 40,000 courses worldwide, making it a versatile companion across a wide range of activities. The smartwatch even has built-in GPS for location tracking when you are out for a run, walk, cycling, or other outdoor activities. The GPS takes time to lock in, but it is pretty spot on with its results.
I couldn’t try every feature on the Amazfit Balance 2, but I did put its tracking accuracy to the test in my daily routine. The watch consistently logged my walks, gym sessions, sleep, and heart rate. While I can’t fully validate the heart rate readings, its step count, workout logs, and sleep tracking proved impressively accurate, around 98 percent in my usage. Like most wearables, it occasionally skipped a few steps or added ghost steps during sleep, but the margin of error was minimal and well within what I’ve seen across other smartwatches.
Overall, the Balance 2 is a dependable partner for keeping tabs on your vitals. However, keep in mind, the data is best treated as a reference guide, not a medical diagnosis.
Intuitive app, but not without flaws
You can view activity data directly on the smartwatch, but for deeper insights, such as weekly, monthly, or even yearly comparisons, the Zepp app is needed. Available on both Android and iOS, the app provides a detailed breakdown of your fitness and health stats. I tested it on my Pixel 10 Pro, and the experience was nearly identical to when I previously used it on an iPhone while reviewing the Amazfit Bip 6 (review).
On Android, the companion app unlocks a few extra features for the smartwatch, such as the ability to reply to messages and access Amazfit’s Zepp Flow AI voice assistant. I found the assistant fairly reliable at carrying out commands and even asking sensible follow-up questions. That said, it isn’t quite as quick as something like Google’s Gemini, often taking a few extra seconds to complete tasks. The feature also requires an active internet connection, either via your smartphone or by linking the watch to a Wi-Fi network.
The app is a bit elaborate with all the controls and functions, but it’s designed intuitively enough that even new users should find it easy to navigate. Information is organised into interactive card-style layouts, making the data visually engaging. That said, I did run into a quirk with sleep tracking. From the Overview tab on the home screen, tapping on Sleep Duration didn’t show me the daily breakdowns, even though the graph clearly had the data. To properly compare past sleep records with new ones, the app requires you to switch to the Sleep tab and scroll all the way down to Sleep Duration.
Both the smartwatch and the Zepp app provide a BioCharge score, which is calculated using factors such as sleep quality, rest, heart rate variability, and daily activity. The higher the score, the more energy you’re likely to have for workouts and day-to-day tasks, per Amazfit. The app also includes Aura, a premium sleep health assessment service designed to help users improve their sleep patterns. It’s available with a 14-day free trial, and based on my experience with it while testing the Amazfit Bip 6, Aura can be particularly useful for those who struggle with sleep quality and want actionable insights.
Additionally, the app lets you customise watch faces, manage notifications, and download apps on the smartwatch, among other things.
Loud dual speakers
The Amazfit Balance 2 also stands out with its dual-speaker setup, a feature rarely seen on smartwatches. This allows the audio to sound louder and more well-rounded, which benefits even the Bluetooth calling, making the receiver audible in moderately noisy environments. You will still need your smartphone around to receive calls from the smartwatch. Amazfit is yet to introduce LTE connectivity on its watches.
Be that as it may, the speakers also ensure an easier experience while interacting with Amazfit’s AI voice assistant Zepp Flow and hearing post-workout summaries without straining to listen.
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 2 doesn’t just live up to its name; it truly finds a balance between battery life, durability, fitness tracking, and smart features, all while keeping the price competitive. Its two-week endurance and Type-C charging dock eliminate two of the most common smartwatch frustrations, while the vibrant AMOLED screen and comprehensive health suite give it plenty of appeal for both casual and serious users.
That said, it’s not flawless. The silicone straps leave room for improvement in comfort, and the app could be better streamlined in places. Still, for Rs 24,999, the Balance 2 strikes a solid middle ground between premium smartwatches that burn out in a day and budget trackers that compromise on design or accuracy. If you want a dependable all-rounder that won’t demand a charger every night, this one tips the scales in its favour.
Editor’s rating: 8 / 10
Pros
- Splendid battery life
- Lovely display
- Reliable health metrics
- Good audio quality
Cons
- Not comfortable for all-day wear
- App needs streamlining
