Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Amazfit Balance | Fitbit Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $299 | $150★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 42g | 38g★ |
| 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 24, 2025 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | neutral★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | — | — |
21 days typical use and 33 hours GPS — combined with a scratch-resistant sapphire glass 1.5" AMOLED that outshines most watches at this price.
Precise dual-frequency L1+L5 GPS across six satellite systems, with downloadable offline topo maps and turn-by-turn navigation — rare at this price tier.
First Amazfit with official HYROX training and competition modes, 40,000-course golf maps, and SCUBA dive support — more sport breadth than any previous Balance.
Rare for a smartwatch with real GPS and health sensors to work fully on both platforms — Versa 4 does.
Turn-by-turn navigation and NFC payments without needing your phone in hand.
Sleep stages, daily readiness score, Active Zone Minutes, and SpO2 — all on a 6-day charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$299 vs $387 over 3 years · no required subscription.
21 days vs 6 days battery.
7 sensors.
38g · no required subscription.
Android and iPhone users who want a premium smartwatch experience — full offline maps, ECG, long battery, and a bright sapphire display — at a price well below Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch. A strong choice for runners, hikers, and health-focused users who want GPS map navigation without a subscription.
Full details →Android or iPhone users who want a balanced smartwatch with solid Fitbit health tracking, multi-day battery, and a clean square watch design — without the premium price of a Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
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