Amazfit Balance 3 and Balance Ultra are here, and they change the decision for anyone looking at Balance 2. The newer watches bring a clear hardware step forward, but the older model still has enough going for it to make this more than a simple “buy the latest one” comparison.
Bottom line
Balance 3 looks like the easiest recommendation for most people. It brings the main 2026 upgrades, including the brighter 3,000-nit display, more storage, newer processor, physical flashlight, extra buttons and Zepp OS 6 out of the box, without the Ultra price.
Balance Ultra is for a narrower buyer. It gets those same newer platform upgrades, then adds the bigger battery, more premium build and most physical controls. It is the best hardware package here, but not the best value. The awkward bit here is that the device shares most of its core platform with Balance 3. The main separation is case, materials and battery, so the higher price really needs those things to matter to the buyer.
Balance 2 still has a clear role. It is smaller, lighter and loaded with features, including 10 ATM water resistance, 45 metre diving support, dual-band GNSS, golf maps, HYROX modes and strong battery life. It just needs the discount to be strong enough.
For most buyers, the answer is likely Balance 3. Go Ultra if battery and build quality sit at the top of your list. Go Balance 2 if the price drops far enough, or if the smaller case is more important to you than the 2026 hardware upgrades.
Amazfit Balance 3, Balance Ultra and Balance 2 at a glance
Balance 2
✓Smaller 47mm case
✓Lighter 43g build
✓Golf, diving and HYROX
✓$299.99 launch price
✓Best if discounted
Balance 3
✓Best value new model
✓3,000-nit display
✓Newer chip and 64GB storage
✓LED flashlight and four buttons
✓$369.99 price
Balance Ultra
✓30 day typical battery
✓More grade 5 titanium
✓Five physical buttons
✓$599.99 price
Balance 2 is the smaller and lighter watch
One thing Balance 2 has in its favour is wearability. It is the smallest and lightest watch in this comparison, measuring 47.4 mm diameter and weighing 43g without the strap. That makes it easier to live with day and night.
Balance 3 and Balance Ultra are much larger. Balance 3 has a 51.4 mm diamter, while Balance Ultra is slightly larger again at 51.8 mm. They have more of a big sports-watch feel, which will suit some users, but not everyone wants that much case on the wrist. For those with slim wrists, these watches are not realistic options.
Amazfit Balance 3 vs Ultra
The Balance 3 version also matters. The stainless steel model is the heavier one at 62g and uses a plastic bottom shell, while the titanium version drops to 55g and gets closer to Ultra on materials. Balance Ultra weighs 57g and uses more grade 5 titanium across the bezel, frame, buttons and back cover.
That gives Ultra the more premium build, but not necessarily the easiest fit. Balance 2 may be older, but its smaller case and lighter body remain real advantages if comfort is high on the list.
The button setup also changes the feel of the watches. Balance 2 has two buttons, Balance 3 has four and Balance Ultra has five. That gives the newer models more direct control during workouts, map use and wet conditions, which helps explain their more serious sports-watch positioning.
Amazfit Balance 3 (Steel and Titanium) vs Ultra
Materials also move up as you go newer and more expensive. Balance 3 comes in stainless steel and titanium versions, while Balance Ultra leans harder into grade 5 titanium across the bezel, frame, buttons and back cover. That gives Ultra the more premium build, but it does not automatically make it the easier watch to wear.
The button setup is also worth mentioning. Balance 2 has two buttons, Balance 3 has four and Balance Ultra has five. That gives the newer models more direct control during workouts, map use and wet conditions.
Amazfit Balance 2
Screen brightness is the first obvious upgrade
One of the easier upgrades to explain is outdoor visibility. Balance 2 tops out at 2,000 nits, while Balance 3 and Balance Ultra reach 3,000 nits. The size and sharpness stay familiar, as all three use a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with 480 x 480 resolution and sapphire glass.
That means the newer watches are not giving you a larger canvas. They are giving you a brighter one. For indoor use, that will not change much. For outdoor training, maps, hiking, golf or sunny runs, it should make a bit of a difference.
The newer chip and extra storage matter for maps
Maps and navigation are where the internal hardware starts to matter more. Balance 3 and Balance Ultra move to the newer ZPS3044s chip and 64GB of storage, while Balance 2 uses the older ZPS3044 and 32GB.
That sounds like background hardware housekeeping, but it fits where these watches are going. Zepp Health is putting more weight on maps, routes, navigation and structured training screens. A watch that leans into those features needs enough storage and enough speed to avoid feeling awkward.
This is also one of the reasons Balance 3 looks like the smart upgrade. You get the faster chip and doubled storage without stepping up to Ultra. If map performance really has improved, that may be one of the more noticeable differences between Balance 2 and the 2026 models.
The LED flashlight on new models
The physical LED flashlight could easily sound like filler, but it is not a useless extra. It gives Balance 3 and Balance Ultra a simple practical tool that Balance 2 does not have. Anyone who has used a watch flashlight at night knows it quickly becomes one of those small conveniences you miss when it is gone.
Battery life is where Balance Ultra pulls ahead
Battery life is the clearest reason to look at Ultra. Balance 2 and Balance 3 both carry a 21-day typical-use claim, but Balance 3 improves the GPS numbers. It moves from 33 to 41 hours in accurate GPS mode and from 67 to 84 hours in power-saving GPS mode.
That makes Balance 3 a stronger outdoor watch than Balance 2, even though the general battery claim stays the same. It is a useful improvement for longer rides, hikes and events, but it does not completely change the character of the watch.
Balance Ultra is different. Its larger battery stretches typical use to 30 days and pushes accurate GPS endurance to 50 hours. That is the strongest practical reason to pay more. If you travel often, do long outdoor sessions or simply hate charging devices, Ultra has a clear job.
Hybrid training is the direction of travel
Zepp Health is clearly pushing the Balance line further into hybrid training. Balance 3 and Balance Ultra arrive with HybridCharge, LifeLoad, Weekly Focus, Training Balance and deeper HYROX tools built into the launch story, which gives the newer watches a more specific training angle than Balance 2 had at launch.
HybridCharge needs careful wording, though. Zepp Health is rolling it out more widely across Amazfit watches through the Zepp Health app, so this is not a simple case of Balance 3 and Ultra getting it while Balance 2 misses out. The newer watches mainly have the advantage of arriving with this training framework already front and centre.
HYROX is the stronger difference. Balance 2 already has HYROX modes, but Balance 3 and Balance Ultra go further with a training library, race strategies, virtual pacing and post-race analysis. Zepp Health also has the global HYROX licensing for Amazfit, which gives these watches a native HYROX angle rather than treating it as a generic hybrid workout.
The race strategy tools can work around event layouts, with targets for run sections and stations, then show whether you are gaining or losing time against the plan. That makes the newer HYROX setup feel more like race preparation than basic workout tracking, which explains why Zepp Health is leaning so heavily into this area.
Software is an advantage for the newer models, but not a settled one
Balance 3 and Balance Ultra ship with Zepp OS 6. Balance 2 currently runs Zepp OS 5. That gives the newer watches the cleaner software story today.
The caveat is important. Balance 2 may still get Zepp OS 6, but Zepp Health has not confirmed that yet. So this is a current advantage for Balance 3 and Ultra, not something that should be presented as a permanent split.
Hardware and specification comparison
Attribute
Balance 2
Balance 3
Balance Ultra
Release date
24 Jun 2025
2 Jun 2026
2 Jun 2026
Official US price
$299.99
$369.99
$599.99
Case size
Around 47.4 mm
51.4 mm
51.8 mm
Weight without strap
43g
62g stainless steel, 55g titanium black
57g
Materials
Aluminium-alloy frame, fibre-reinforced polymer case
Stainless steel or grade 5 titanium version
Grade 5 titanium bezel, frame, buttons and back cover
Buttons
2
4
5
Display
1.5-inch AMOLED, sapphire glass
1.5-inch AMOLED, sapphire glass
1.5-inch AMOLED, sapphire glass
Peak brightness
Up to 2,000 nits
Up to 3,000 nits
Up to 3,000 nits
Processor
ZPS3044
ZPS3044s
ZPS3044s
Storage
32GB
64GB
64GB
LED flashlight
No
Yes
Yes
Battery
658 mAh
658 mAh
780 mAh
Typical battery life
Up to 21 days
Up to 21 days
Up to 30 days
Accurate GPS battery
Up to 33 hours
Up to 41 hours
Up to 50 hours
Power-saving GPS battery
Up to 67 hours
Up to 84 hours
Up to 97 hours
Software
Zepp OS 5 for now
Zepp OS 6
Zepp OS 6
