The Amazfit is almost half the price and lasts longer. The Garmin is for serious running.
Short answer
Amazfit Balance 2 - 1.5" 480×480, up to 21 days, L1 + L5, 10 ATM, half the price. Garmin Forerunner 265 - NFC, Garmin running metrics, 8 GB.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 265 | Amazfit Balance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.3", AMOLED, 416×416 | 1.5", AMOLED, 480×480 |
| Memory | 8 GB | — |
| Battery life | up to 13 days | up to 21 day |
| Battery | — | 658 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GNSS (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | — |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| OS | — | Zepp OS |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | Android 7.0+, iOS 15.0+ |
| Dimensions, weight | 46.1×46.1×12.9 mm, 47 g | 47.4×47.4×12.3 mm, 43 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 13 vs up to 21 days.
Navigation
GPS with BeiDou vs dual-frequency GNSS.
Protection
5 vs 10 ATM.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Serious running and payments - Garmin Forerunner 265.
- All-rounder for less - Amazfit Balance 2.
FAQ
Does the Amazfit have NFC?
The listing doesn't say.
How heavy are they?
47 and 43 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Amazfit Balance 2.