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Amazfit Balance 3 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:1.5 inchBattery life:21 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Amazfit Balance 3 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications, 28 expert and video reviews and 6 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Amazfit Balance 3
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

35%

8.4

Technical score

30%

8.8

List score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

10%

8.6

Sentiment score

★Better than 97% of smartwatches
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

24%

7.7

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

8.5

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

8.4

Connectivity

9%

8.7

Display & Design

4%

8.0

Hardware

★Better than 93%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (28)
8 reviews + 20 videos, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 93%
8.8

List score

List score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (6)
List score: in 6 of 46 lists (13%)
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Amazfit Balance 3

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

24%

7.7

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

8.5

Battery

14%

7.2

Smart features

12%

8.4

Connectivity

9%

8.7

Display & Design

4%

8.0

Hardware

8.4
Reviews score
8.6
List score
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

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Price

9.0
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
21 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 21 days on a charge, which is longer than 91.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
41 h
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 41 h with GPS on, which is longer than 86.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
658 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 658 mAh battery, which is larger than 97.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Zepp OS
This smartwatch runs Zepp OS, which is more advanced than the system in 58.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 7% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
yes
Amazfit Balance 3 supports dual-frequency GPS. 85% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.5 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.5 inch screen, which is larger than 66.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.1% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
480x 480
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 480x480 which is higher than that of 98% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
?
Display brightness
3,000 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 3,000 nits, which is higher than 93.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.3% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 96.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 3.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Amazfit Balance 3 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 14 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (21 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    21 days vs 7 days
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • 20 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (41 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    41 h vs 21 h
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • 2,250 nits brighter screen
    This smartwatch has a brighter screen than the average smartwatch (3000 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    3,000 nits vs 750 nits
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • 22.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 93% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    8 reviews + 20 videos, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.0
  • 11.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (6)
    List score: in 6 of 46 lists (13%)
    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 16% better value for money
    Amazfit Balance 3 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (9.01 vs 7.8).
    9.01 vs 7.76
  • 14.7% higher sentiment score
    8.6 vs 7.5
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 5 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2026 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    2,026 vs 2,021
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • 90 more exercise types
    This smartwatch includes more exercise types than the average smartwatch (180 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    180 vs 90
  • 14 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (21 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    21 days vs 7 days
  • 20 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (41 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    41 h vs 21 h
  • 353 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (658 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    658 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dual-frequency GPS
    Amazfit Balance 3 supports dual-frequency GPS, while the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of Smartwatches support dual-frequency GPS.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 2,250 nits brighter screen
    This smartwatch has a brighter screen than the average smartwatch (3000 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    3,000 nits vs 750 nits
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 480x480, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    480x480 vs 360x360
  • 0.1 inch larger display
    This smartwatch has a larger screen than the average smartwatch (1.5 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.5 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, fiber-reinforced polymer for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, fiber-reinforced polymer vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Zepp OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 16x more internal storage
    This smartwatch has more internal storage than the average smartwatch (64 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 4 GB
  • 17 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (62 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    62 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    12.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 6.4 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (51.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    51.4 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • 8.9 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (51.4 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    51.4 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • 17 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (62 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    62 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    12.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 6.4 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (51.4 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    51.4 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • 8.9 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (51.4 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    51.4 mm vs 42.5 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Austin Reviews
≈ estimated
14/09/2026
Hands-on review · size, build, health tracking, software
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 offers good value and features, but its 52 mm case is too big for smaller wrists and suits big-watch fans best.
9.0
Fred's Reviews58
≈ estimated
29/07/2026
Hands-on review · design, notifications, navigation and battery
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 is a good-looking, well-performing watch with strong navigation and battery life, and is recommended, though iOS replies are limited.
9.0
German Accent Reviews
≈ estimated
15/07/2026
Hands-on review · GPS, heart rate, battery and features
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 is a comprehensive package that suits newcomers especially well, though upgrading from the Balance 2 is less clear-cut.
9.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
12/07/2026
Hands-on review · battery, GPS and feature overview
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 is a robust sports watch with long battery life, strong navigation and training features, but its large case is the drawback.
8.0
mocha scooter
≈ estimated
18/10/2026
Unboxing · setup and first impressions
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 is an appealing watch, though the long app update and many features can be overwhelming.
9.0
HardReset.Info
≈ estimated
25/07/2026
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 is a strong outdoor sports watch at a fair price, though its large size stands out.
9.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
16/07/2026
Battery test · two usage scenarios and charging speed
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 has excellent battery life, especially with the always-on display off, and charges quickly.
9.0
Lim Reviews
≈ estimated
15/07/2026
First look · initial impressions and quick use tests
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 is an excellent training companion for anyone who wants a smartwatch that keeps everyday features.
8.0
Tech, Gadgets and Other Great Ideas
≈ estimated
27/06/2026
First impressions · unboxing and early crown test
Verdict
Amazfit Balance 3 makes a mixed first impression: battery life is great, but the rotating crown feels awkward so far.
Overview video
Overview video
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 8 · 12

Reviewers praise the excellent battery life and solid GPS, but agree it's too big and heavy, with unconvincing health tracking.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
digitalreviews.net
≈ estimated
29/09/2026
Long-term review · Multisport watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is a well-built multisport watch with a bright screen, long battery and flashlight, but its 51mm case is too big for slim wrists.
8.0
trackerbrief.online
≈ estimated
06/08/2026
Hands-on test · HYROX and swimming
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is a strong pick for HYROX, with automatic station tracking, but its GPS trails the Balance 2 and struggles in city streets.
8.0
moz.de
≈ estimated
31/08/2026
Test · Sport and navigation smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is a long-lasting all-rounder with offline maps and golf and diving modes, but it needs your phone in range for calls.
9.0
montre-cardio-gps.fr
✓ explicit
09/09/2026
Hands-on test · HYROX sport watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is the sport watch with the most HYROX-specific features and long battery life, but its large, one-size perforated case is bulky.
9.0
droidpanic.com
≈ estimated
03/09/2026
Hands-on test · Sport and maps
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is a long-lasting sport watch with offline topographic maps, though its wrist heart rate is less precise than a chest strap.
8.9
tuttotech.net
✓ explicit
06/08/2026
Hands-on review · Multisport smartwatch
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is a robust multisport watch with a strong battery and a comfortable perforated strap, but it's too big for slim wrists.
8.8
batista70phone.com
✓ explicit
16/09/2026
Daily-use test · Sport watch
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 is a sport watch that lasts about a week between charges and suits people mixing several sports, but it still depends on your phone.
7.5
global.techradar.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2026
Hands-on test · Strength and HYROX
Verdict
The Amazfit Balance 3 suits mixed training with lots of sport modes and long battery life, but its bulk and shaky strength-set tracking hurt gym sessions.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazfit Balance 3

  • The battery is rated for 21 days of typical use.
  • With GPS on, the battery runs for 41 h.
  • Offline topographic maps include turn-by-turn directions.
  • The screen at 3000 nits stays readable outdoors.
  • A built-in LED flashlight has white, red and boost modes.
  • Waterproof to 100 m covers pool, open-water and recreational diving.

What we don't like about Amazfit Balance 3

  • At 62 g and 51.4 mm across, it is bulky on smaller wrists.
  • The strap is fiddly to fit out of the box.
  • With the always-on display, the battery drops to about seven days.
  • There is no integration with Spotify, YouTube Music or Amazon Music.
  • It is too bulky to sleep in comfortably.

Verdict

The 21-day battery is the main reason to look at the Amazfit Balance 3, a sports watch with HYROX modes. Its 64 GB of storage holds offline topographic maps with turn-by-turn directions. The screen at 3000 nits stays readable outdoors, and the HYROX mode detects each of the 8 stations on its own. The battery is rated for 21 days, though the always-on screen brings it down to about seven days, which is still a full week of use. The catch is the size: the case is 51.4 mm across and weighs 62 g, so it sticks out and feels heavy on smaller wrists. It suits a hybrid athlete who wants a long battery and structured workouts, and who does not mind a big watch on the wrist.

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