Amazfit Balance 2
Apple Watch Ultra 3

Amazfit Balance 2 Apple Watch Ultra 3

Common Features

  • Both products have OLED/AMOLED displays.
  • Both products are waterproof.
  • Both products have a 10 ATM rating.
  • Both products have always-on displays.
  • Both products have replaceable watch bands.
  • Both products have touch screens.
  • Both products monitor blood oxygenation levels.
  • Both products have heart rate monitors.
  • Both products have GPS.
  • Both products have accelerometers.
  • Both products have temperature sensors.
  • Both products have compasses.
  • Both products have barometers.
  • Both products have gyroscopes.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance.
  • Both products track steps taken.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.
  • Both products detect activities automatically.
  • Both products have route trackers.

Main Differences

  • Screen size is 1.5″ on Amazfit Balance 2 and 1.98″ on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IP68 on Amazfit Balance 2 and IPX6 on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Waterproof depth rating is 45 m on Amazfit Balance 2 and 100 m on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Pixel density is 323 ppi on Amazfit Balance 2 and 326 ppi on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Resolution is 480 x 480 px on Amazfit Balance 2 and 422 x 514 px on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Thickness is 12.3 mm on Amazfit Balance 2 and 12 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Weight is 43 g on Amazfit Balance 2 and 61.8 g on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Height is 47.4 mm on Amazfit Balance 2 and 49 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Width is 47.4 mm on Amazfit Balance 2 and 44 mm on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Volume is 27.635148 cm³ on Amazfit Balance 2 and 25.872 cm³ on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Tracks calorie intake on Amazfit Balance 2 but not on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Designed for golf on Amazfit Balance 2 but not on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Has a cellular module on Apple Watch Ultra 3 but not on Amazfit Balance 2.
  • Is compatible with Android on Amazfit Balance 2 but not on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Bluetooth version is 5.2 on Amazfit Balance 2 and 5.3 on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Battery life is 21 days on Amazfit Balance 2 and 1.75 days on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Battery life in power save mode is 67 hours on Amazfit Balance 2 and 72 hours on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Has wireless charging on Apple Watch Ultra 3 but not on Amazfit Balance 2.
  • Has irregular heart rate warnings on Apple Watch Ultra 3 but not on Amazfit Balance 2.
  • Has ECG technology on Apple Watch Ultra 3 but not on Amazfit Balance 2.
  • Has fall detection on Apple Watch Ultra 3 but not on Amazfit Balance 2.
  • Internal storage is 32GB on Amazfit Balance 2 and 64GB on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • Has coaching on Amazfit Balance 2 but not on Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Specs Comparison
Amazfit Balance 2

Amazfit Balance 2

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Design:
screen size 1.5" 1.98"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Waterproof Waterproof
ATM rating 10 ATM 10 ATM
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IPX6
waterproof depth rating 45 m 100 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 323 ppi 326 ppi
resolution 480 x 480 px 422 x 514 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 12.3 mm 12 mm
weight 43 g 61.8 g
height 47.4 mm 49 mm
width 47.4 mm 44 mm
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 27.635148 cm³ 25.872 cm³
is designed for kids

When comparing the design features of the Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, both offer a similar OLED/AMOLED display technology. The Amazfit Balance 2 has a 1.5″ screen with a resolution of 480 x 480 px and a pixel density of 323 ppi, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a larger 1.98″ screen with a higher resolution of 422 x 514 px and a slightly better pixel density of 326 ppi. Both devices feature an Always-On Display, touch screens, and sapphire glass for added durability.

In terms of water resistance, both watches are waterproof with a 10 ATM rating, but the Amazfit Balance 2 has an IP68 ingress protection rating, whereas the Apple Watch Ultra 3 only has an IPX6 rating, meaning it’s more resistant to dust and water in the case of the Amazfit model. The depth rating for waterproofing also differs, with the Amazfit Balance 2 being rated for 45 m and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 rated for 100 m.

When it comes to size and weight, the Amazfit Balance 2 is slightly smaller and lighter, with a thickness of 12.3 mm, a weight of 43 g, and dimensions of 47.4 x 47.4 mm. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is thicker at 12 mm, heavier at 61.8 g, and slightly larger at 49 mm x 44 mm. Both devices have replaceable watch bands and do not feature branded damage-resistant glass, though the Amazfit Balance 2 has a slightly smaller volume at 27.6 cm³ compared to the Apple Watch Ultra 3's 25.87 cm³.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

The Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 both come equipped with a wide array of sensors for tracking health and activity. Both devices feature sensors to monitor blood oxygenation levels, heart rate, GPS, accelerometer, temperature, compass, barometer, and gyroscope. This makes them nearly identical in terms of the core sensors for fitness and health tracking.

However, both devices are missing a cadence sensor, meaning they cannot specifically track the rate of pedaling for cycling or the stride frequency in running. Additionally, neither model includes a sensor for monitoring perspiration, so users won't have sweat detection features on either watch.

Overall, the sensor suite on both the Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 is extensive and well-suited for a range of fitness tracking needs, with no significant differences between the two products in this category.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has multi-sport mode
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

The Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 both offer a comprehensive set of features for activity tracking. Both models track sleep, distance, steps taken, pace, and elevation, and they provide sleep reports. Additionally, they both automatically detect activities, have a route tracker, multi-sport mode, exercise tagging, and a stroke counter for swimming, making them similar in functionality for fitness and sports tracking.

However, the Amazfit Balance 2 has an additional feature for tracking calorie intake, which the Apple Watch Ultra 3 lacks. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 does not support golf activity tracking, a feature present in the Amazfit Balance 2. Both models are designed for diving, ensuring they are suited for underwater activities.

In summary, both watches offer a robust set of activity tracking features, but the Amazfit Balance 2 includes additional calorie intake tracking and golf support, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 lacks these features.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.2 5.3
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+
has NFC

The connectivity features of the Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 show some similarities and a few key differences. Both watches are compatible with iOS and Android devices, although the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not compatible with Android, while the Amazfit Balance 2 is. Both devices also support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and NFC, allowing for wireless connections and transactions. The Bluetooth versions differ slightly, with the Amazfit Balance 2 supporting Bluetooth 5.2 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 supporting Bluetooth 5.3, which offers slightly improved performance in terms of range and efficiency.

A key difference between the two is that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 includes a cellular module, enabling standalone cellular connectivity, while the Amazfit Balance 2 does not have this feature. Additionally, neither watch supports ANT+, which is typically used for connecting to certain fitness devices.

Overall, the connectivity options of both watches are solid, with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offering cellular capabilities and a newer Bluetooth version, while the Amazfit Balance 2 provides broader Android compatibility and a slightly lower Bluetooth version.

Battery:
battery life 21 days 1.75 days
battery life in power save mode 67 hours 72 hours
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The battery performance of the Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 differ significantly. The Amazfit Balance 2 offers a much longer battery life, lasting up to 21 days on a full charge, compared to the Apple Watch Ultra 3's 1.75 days. In power save mode, the Amazfit Balance 2 can last for 67 hours, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers 72 hours in the same mode, which is slightly longer.

Both devices have rechargeable batteries, but the Amazfit Balance 2 does not support wireless charging, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 does offer this feature. Neither device has a solar power battery or a removable battery.

In summary, the Amazfit Balance 2 excels in regular battery life, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers a shorter lifespan but benefits from wireless charging and a longer power save mode duration.

Features:
release date June 2025 September 2025
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
internal storage 32GB 64GB
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster
warranty period 1 years 1 years
number of microphones 1 1
has a front camera

The Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 both offer a comprehensive set of features aimed at health monitoring and daily convenience. Both models track HRV (heart rate variability), measure VO2 max, and resting heart rate, and offer fast/slow heart rate notifications. They can both be used to answer calls, locate your phone, and provide call control and notifications. Additionally, both devices feature a silent alarm, vibrating alerts, a stopwatch, and voice commands. Both watches have internal storage, with the Amazfit Balance 2 offering 32GB and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offering 64GB.

There are a few notable differences between the two. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has irregular heart rate warnings, ECG technology, and fall detection, none of which are available on the Amazfit Balance 2. On the other hand, the Amazfit Balance 2 lacks the irregular heart rate warnings but has the same GPS speed, built-in camera remote function, and 1-year warranty period as the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Both watches have one microphone and no front camera.

Overall, both models have similar core features but the Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds some advanced health monitoring capabilities like ECG and fall detection that the Amazfit Balance 2 does not have. The Amazfit Balance 2 offers the same essential functions, with a focus on longer battery life and a smaller internal storage capacity.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Supports routes
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Displays fertile window notifications
Includes maps
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking

The Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 both provide a comprehensive suite of features through their respective apps. Both devices offer activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and an exercise diary. Additionally, both apps are free, ad-free, and allow for personalization. They also support routes, voice feedback, music playback, fertile window notifications, maps, and the prediction of ovulation and start dates for periods.

However, there are a couple of key differences. The Amazfit Balance 2 app includes coaching, temperature tracking, and a barcode scanner, which the Apple Watch Ultra 3 app does not. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 lacks the coaching feature but matches the Amazfit Balance 2 in terms of temperature tracking and other health-related features. Both models also track water intake and weight, and neither app includes a barcode scanner.

In summary, the apps for both devices offer similar core functionalities, but the Amazfit Balance 2 has additional coaching and barcode scanning capabilities, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 lacks coaching but still provides all other key features related to activity tracking and health monitoring.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
Has auto pause
Has passcode
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
Is compatible with Windows
has an external memory slot
Is compatible with Mac OS X
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

The Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are quite similar in the miscellaneous features they offer. Both models include a battery level indicator, auto pause, passcode, compatibility with smart scales, and the ability to connect to external heart rate monitors. They also lack an external memory slot, are not compatible with Windows or Mac OS X, and do not have a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

In essence, both watches have nearly identical features in this category. There are no differences between the two in terms of compatibility with smart devices or their general connectivity options. The functionality provided is consistent across both devices.

Overall, the miscellaneous features of both the Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are almost identical, with neither device offering additional or unique capabilities in this area.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Amazfit Balance 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Both products feature OLED/AMOLED displays, are waterproof, and have a 10 ATM rating. The Amazfit Balance 2 has a screen size of 1.5″, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a larger 1.98″ display. The Amazfit Balance 2 has an IP68 rating, compared to the IPX6 rating of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Additionally, the battery life on the Amazfit Balance 2 lasts up to 21 days, whereas the Apple Watch Ultra 3 lasts 1.75 days. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 also supports wireless charging, which the Amazfit Balance 2 does not.