Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Best for: Anyone who wants serious health and fitness tracking without the bulk or cost of a full smartwatch. Works with both Android and iPhone, making it the most accessible Fitbit tracker in the lineup.
Full details →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 Charge | Amazfit Balance | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Smartwatch |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 7 days | 14 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | ecg, spo2, eda stress, hr | ecg, spo2, hrv, hr, body comp, stress |
| Released | Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | 731 days | null days |
| Cycle advice | bad | neutral |
| Deals advice | good | neutral |
| Next model | — | — |
Full ECG, electrodermal activity stress sensing, SpO2, and continuous heart rate in a tracker thinner than most smartwatches.
Google Maps navigation, Google Wallet NFC payments, and YouTube Music controls — more useful on-device apps than any previous Charge.
7 days of typical use, dropping to around 30 minutes per GPS workout session before needing a charge.
Rare combination: a bright always-on AMOLED display and 14 days of typical use without charging.
Medical-grade ECG and bioelectrical impedance body fat analysis — features usually found only on watches costing $100–$200 more.
Zepp Coach uses Amazfit's AI to build personalised workout plans, recovery recommendations, and stress management guidance.