Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Amazfit Balance | Fitbit Sense | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $369 | $199★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 62g | 26g★ |
| Water resistance | 10ATM★ | 50m |
| Battery | 21 days★ | 6 days |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jun 2, 2026 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | — | — |
The 1.5" AMOLED is 50% brighter than the Balance 2 at 3,000 nits, under scratch-resistant sapphire glass — with 21 days of typical use and 41 hours of Accuracy-Mode GPS.
An upgraded processor renders maps 2.5× faster, with dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS across six satellite systems, 64GB of storage, and turn-by-turn offline topo navigation.
A new dual-mode LED flashlight with white, red, and SOS modes joins official HYROX training, golf course maps, and more than 180 sport modes.
The EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor tracks physiological stress throughout the day — a feature absent from most competitors at this price.
Comes with Fitbit Premium for advanced sleep analysis, HRV trends, stress management scores, and personalised health insights.
Unlike Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, Sense 2 pairs with any smartphone and runs 6 days before charging.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$369 vs $436 over 3 years.
21 days vs 6 days battery.
7 sensors.
26g.
Android and iPhone users who want a premium smartwatch experience — full offline maps, long battery, and a bright sapphire display — at a price below Apple Watch or Garmin equivalents. A strong choice for runners, hikers, and hybrid athletes who want GPS map navigation without a subscription.
Full details →Health-conscious users on any platform who want continuous stress monitoring (EDA sensor), ECG, and Fitbit's deep wellness coaching — without paying Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch prices. Particularly strong for iPhone users who want serious health tracking at under $250.
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