Amazfit Balance 2

Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distance travelled and calories burned and analyse sleep patterns. Some can be used to play music, make contactless payments, make phone calls or send and receive messages...

With the Amazfit Balance 2, the manufacturer has ventured into the sports watch arena. Goal achieved, the overall concept looks successful. With the Hyrox modes, there is even a speciality on board that sets the model apart from Garmin & Co. Otherwise, there are a few extra functions, especially for running and cycling...

The Amazfit Balance 2 is a good further development of the Balance, and the very bright display was particularly impressive when tested. However, we find the forced always-on mode very annoying and the Helio Strap is a useful addition to the watch - at least if you have a suitable wrist for it.

Amazfit Balance 2 is a good fitness watch for amateur athletes. If you want to be really precise and rely on the heart rate measurements, you will have to use alternatives. However, the watch is ideally equipped for everyday use: it offers a good connection to the iPhone, provides an overview of sleep quality and general readiness for the next training session...