Wear Radar

Fitbit SensevsAmazfit Balance

Fitbit Sense
Buy/Wait:bad

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: 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.

Full details →
Amazfit Balance
Buy/Wait:neutral

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

Best for: Android and iPhone users who want smartwatch health features (ECG, body composition, AI coaching) and a premium display at a price well below Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch. A strong pick if multi-day battery is a priority alongside health monitoring.

Full details →
Fitbit SenseAmazfit Balance
TierSmartwatchSmartwatch
PlatformiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
Battery6 days14 days
Always-on display
GPS
Cellular
Health sensorsecg, eda stress, spo2, hr, skin temp, hrvecg, spo2, hrv, hr, body comp, stress
ReleasedSep 28, 2022Nov 1, 2023
Cycle length733 daysnull days
Cycle advicebadneutral
Deals advicegoodneutral
Next model

Why buy each?

Fitbit Sense

Continuous EDA stress tracking

The EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor tracks physiological stress throughout the day — a feature absent from most competitors at this price.

6 months Fitbit Premium included

Comes with Fitbit Premium for advanced sleep analysis, HRV trends, stress management scores, and personalised health insights.

6-day battery, works with iPhone

Unlike Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, Sense 2 pairs with any smartphone and runs 6 days before charging.

Amazfit Balance

14-day battery with AMOLED display

Rare combination: a bright always-on AMOLED display and 14 days of typical use without charging.

ECG and body composition

Medical-grade ECG and bioelectrical impedance body fat analysis — features usually found only on watches costing $100–$200 more.

AI wellness coaching

Zepp Coach uses Amazfit's AI to build personalised workout plans, recovery recommendations, and stress management guidance.