On my second week with an Amazfit Balance. I've owned a Pace from back in the day, so I was familiar with the Amazfit brand. In between the Pace and the Balance I had a Garmin Vivoactive 3 and an Apple Watch. The Balance's screen is gorgeous and the watch just looks better than my prior three watches. Whatever they did fixed the GPS and heartrate issues that plagued older Amazfit watches. No issues with notifications or anything. Battery life has been great so far. I love this freaking watch. Edited to add I'm using it with an iPhone
@tomasgouveia59926 ай бұрын
Is it possible to use Alexa with a connected iPhone?
@brucelin58425 ай бұрын
Can u control the Apple or Google HomeKit? Is the training readiness accurate?
@alessandrococo29704 ай бұрын
Hi clackerd, could you please tell me something about the readiness? Is it accurate? This is the second review I see with bad comments on the readiness but I would like to understand what happened after a while, after some firmware updates and if the readiness become more accurate as the watch "learn" our habits. Thank you
@dav1dw8 ай бұрын
There's not a lot of reviews that show the accuracy of GPS or heart rate on this watch but your video convinced me to get it. Thanks for a well made video.
@dav1dw8 ай бұрын
Just did my first test of GPS and HR and I am very satisified. : )
@adriabd4 ай бұрын
Thx for the update.@@dav1dw
@merom.12484 ай бұрын
Is Heart rate accurate?
@dave8m11 ай бұрын
Have had the Amazfit Balance for a few weeks now. Can't believe how impressed I am by it. It has almost every fitness metric I would want plus it takes calls and can respond to texts via canned responses on Android. Just has a view deficiencies/issues. Off line voice will rarely work. All body fat composition attempts never will produce a measurement. Got it to work twice in about 100 attempts, and one of the measurements was way off. Only holds mp3s for off line music storage. Much prefer how Garmin interacts with Amazon Music or Spotify. Speaking of Garmin I was also trying the Venu 3. The Venu 3 is great. I like that you can respond to texts with the keyboard and potentially with Google Assistant, even though it wont work. The Balance can do pretty much everything else that the Venu3 does except the Balance also has Training Effect and Load. Really amazing and $220 cheper too!
@LukeProchy10 ай бұрын
sooo when i listen to spotify in my phone can i switch the music on my watch?
@kamayrackin445810 ай бұрын
Hello, I wanted to know how your body fat measurement was taken because that is the biggest reason I want this watch, which in my opinion surpasses the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and because it is cheaper here in Brazil, they say it is necessary to do the measurement completely without clothes, chains or rings... with which device did you make the comparison?
@dave8m10 ай бұрын
@kamayrackin4458 both the Galaxy and the Amazfit Balance have the same method for measuring body fat. You put the tips of 2 fingers on the buttons. I had a lot of trouble getting the Galaxy to get reading as well. So, it could be me. I did discover moistening your finger tips helps. There should be no issue with keeping your clothes on or jewelry. Also, the Amazfit only takes the measure for your upper body, the Galaxy does your whole body. The Amazfit's battery life, fitness and workout tracking blows away the Galaxy. Galaxy, of course, has better smartwatch features.
@hardbodykb10 ай бұрын
Does it play music files through the speaker?
@jakupmadsen4906 ай бұрын
Love the Balance... Biggest downside is the screen is prone to scratch way to easily... accidentally brushed my wrist up against the zipper of a jacket I was folding after washing it, and unfortunately the metal zipper left a really nasty scratch in the glass of the watch screen. 😢
@robcarver631910 ай бұрын
Great review. I have the GTR4, ear buds and scale from Amazfit. My favorite part about Amazfit is the Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI). PAI is what keeps me active. The goal is to keep that number over 100. I am a mountain biker. It usually takes up to 15 minutes for the watch to read my heart rate accurately. The heart rate on the ear buds is much more accurate but doesn't affect the PAI score (Why the hell can't they get THIS working?). It's good to know that the Balance has a more accurate heart rate sensor, so it may be worth upgrading. The glass on my GTR 4 scratches very easily.
@LordTomServo6 ай бұрын
If the GTR4 has the ability to connect a device, buy yourself a Polar H9. In conjunction with my Cheetah, that's the best, most accurate way to measure heart rate, when I work out.
@paulaitken835510 ай бұрын
I recently purchased a Garmin Instinct 2X because of your reviews, but this is impressive given its price. Although it would be a leap of faith! This now puts other brands on notice with some serious competition
@Dekn33s10 ай бұрын
This the watch I'm saving up for, how are you liking it ? I really like Garmins training readiness features and want to use it to track my running progress!
@paulaitken835510 ай бұрын
Well, I only got mine a week ago, but one of the reasons was Training Readiness. I also wanted a more rugged watch and wasn’t phased by a coloured screen, as I’d rather more functionality. Likewise the battery life is insanely good. I’m slowly getting used to sleeping with it as I had an Oura Ring that died! I wanted something that can do everything. I hope that helps!
@Dekn33s10 ай бұрын
@@paulaitken8355 immensely! Thanks so much, picking this up on my birthday 🥳 cheers
@lindenchee56916 ай бұрын
Does the run mode allow you to select the data metrics you wanna see on your run?
@jovialvibes596211 ай бұрын
I just got a Coros Pace 3. Interesting to watch this and compare the features. I still think Coros battery life is next level and got me to switch from an apple watch.
@DeeKay191111 ай бұрын
But should Coros do like Garmin and make a hybrid with AMOLED display (maybe with and without) so you could half the battery but get gorgeous display?
@Poutine-stratège-maladroit11 ай бұрын
@@DeeKay1911But is it still worth it if you only get half the autonomy? Probably not for most people.
@DeeKay191111 ай бұрын
@@Poutine-stratège-maladroit Well the sales of the Apple Watch pretty much shows that people are okay with charging their watch every night. So if Coros could make it 4-5 days with OLED that would be a great option. They could just continue to sell the MIP version as well
@johnylake99710 ай бұрын
Coros Pace 3 vs Amazfit Balance, which to choose for hiking?
@Poutine-stratège-maladroit10 ай бұрын
@@johnylake997 If you need a long battery life the choice is easy.
@shibuthomas11664 ай бұрын
Bought the Amazfit Balance. Using it for the past 1 month. And as said in the video, the sensor results are almost same compared to Garmin and Apple. Worth every penny I would say.
@josea.mercado337910 ай бұрын
Thanks for information. My biggest complaint with Amazfit has been the HRM sensor, recently I bought Balance and been testing it for various days with Polar H10, I have to say I’m surprised with the metrics are almost always exact. I understand that they improved a lot with new HRM sensor.
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
Good to hear I’m not alone.
@Criticalmaze10 ай бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummitYou should test with gorilla hairy wrists and paint your skin darker to test for me😅 Seriously tho do you think a venue 3 would be good with my traits? Im a occasional runner 3-5 times a week
@haziqsalas37879 ай бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummithi, i really need help, i really wanna know if i can connect my airpod pro 2 with this amazefit balance? And if it does, does it have any limitation? Problem listening the music from the watch? Any sudde pause? It would really help if u answer this. Thank you in advance🙏🏻
@simdencard9 ай бұрын
@ChaseTheSummit I have had the Amazfit Balance for a few weeks also, and it seems to be as accurate as my chest strap, when doing weights, boxing or running. The last Amazfit fit watch I had (T Rex Pro) I gave away due to unreliable heart rate tracking. The Amazfit Balance so far is so impressive, I haven't worn or thought about my Galaxy Watch 5 Pro lte since. 😅
@menifo43347 ай бұрын
Could you tell us on what kind of sport activities you tested the accuracy of the watch? I used to own the GTR3 Pro and the HRM sensor really sucked during cycling, which is considered to be a very challenging activity for smartwatches.
@alfredthehodophile8 ай бұрын
I have been using the Amazfit GTS 3 for the past 3 years. To give you guys a little bit of context, I work and use it in a containership Engine Room, where if you ask me, is probably the most brutal working environment on earth. Sometimes -5 to +50 degrees celcius, exposure to acids, chemicals, dirty oils, seawater, high pressure fluids, steam etc. Now it has all kinds of scratches since everywhere is metal. Yet it still works! Yes battery life maybe less than original years ago, but basically for me, as long as it can survive the environment you’ll be using your smartwatch, its good enough. Amazfit watches delivers! No doubt.
@robhunt83789 ай бұрын
Not a real threat to Garmin but considering the design, the display, the smoothness of the UI the small bezels, features such as speaker and mic etc, Garmin should be ashamed that they still can't make all those happen even in their £600+ watches.
@danhat697 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Scandalous they haven’t got those features even in the higher priced models.
@Ajajambo7 ай бұрын
Yep, Garmin is the master of customer rip off. I sold my Fenix 7 and instead go the HUAWEI GT4. Good bye Garmin😂
@jindrichvyroubal611218 күн бұрын
Is it possible to start/stop the running activity or the stopwatch by the physical buttons, or you only can use the display? It is dealbreaker for me as a track runner.
@twilight-chthon16 күн бұрын
The workout can be minimized by pressing the bottom button. It's the same story with the stopwatch. Press once and you cut off the circle. If you pinch it, you turn off the workout / stopwatch, and later you can return to it from the main screen. I have the button mode turned on, it is very convenient for sports. I've owned a watch for almost a week, you can ask questions. Sorry for the crooked translation, I'm writing from Russia. Upd: I'm not an athlete, but I try to use all the functions, so I can be useful. We also have a Russian-language forum on this watch, if you have an android, there are many custom free watch faces and applications. It's cool for those who understand this and can interact with it, but I have an iPhone, with which, by the way, the watch works great.
@dnserror8911 ай бұрын
Amazing how they fit so many features and such a great screen at this low pricepoint. And it has dual band gps and breadcrumb navigation? This is a winner for me.
@huubdrums10 ай бұрын
@@Nicole-yn1wxso true, same experience here 😢
@dnserror8910 ай бұрын
@@Nicole-yn1wx That's too bad, thanks for mentioning it. I ordered the T-rex 2 yesterday as I like the design more compared to the newer Balance. They recently updated it to Zepp 2.0 so I hope it's a stable product. Bought it on Amazon, so easy to refund if anything is wrong with it. What watch are you using now?
@clackerd6 ай бұрын
@@huubdrums Bummer to hear that. I had a Bip and a Pace and I remember them updating the Pace firmware at least once or twice. They were both pretty good to me, however the GPS and heart rate in both were not so great
@avidwriter288210 ай бұрын
I had two amazfit in the past. The bip was really good to me except the time it just lost a full day of walking and my 800+ day streak. Garmin has been very good to me and I'm over 900 days now. I also just like the badges, it's good for motivation. So as tempting as this is, I'll still probably upgrade to a 255 on black friday, hoping for $250ish
@vpnconsult10 ай бұрын
In Europe the 255 can be found already for €220~€230 when it's on sale. It's bang for the buck if you don't want the oled.
@hdmedia74046 ай бұрын
@@vpnconsultIts crap. Buttons on the 255 are horrible.
@mosaiques239 ай бұрын
What about swimming. I'm sure this Smartwatch can handle indoor swimming but, does the heart rate sensor still work under water? And what about the drill log?
@josie718811 ай бұрын
Zepp pay is not available yet in North America... Great review! 😊
@franzgamerz6358Ай бұрын
Zepp is china application. Im not surprised if it is ban in north america.
@ertugrulaydogan516 ай бұрын
Ticwatch 5 pro or amazfit balance which one should I buy?
@lazarsekulic26945 ай бұрын
Ticwatch is not accurate and its full smartwatch like galaxy or pixel
@jcbenju7 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the review. Would you choose this Balance over the Ticwatch 5 pro? Thanks in advance!
@marufioАй бұрын
Balance is much thinner and lighter
@heartdustdesign10 ай бұрын
I'm amazed by the features of this item! It's incredible💜
@bambaklats289111 ай бұрын
Returned my fr965 for this , 400 euro cheaper and equally as good
@ChaseTheSummit11 ай бұрын
How are you liking it?
@jbaron61509 ай бұрын
Could this be a valid cheaper alternative to the Garmin Venu 3 which in my opinion is a bit over priced?
@MarcoPolo822 ай бұрын
I believe so.
@PhillyFanatic235 ай бұрын
I’m looking to purchase a smart watch and I kind of convinced this will be the one or the first smart watch I will own. It looks kool and the features stand out. I like the modern sport look.
@MartinLuetzelberger11 ай бұрын
When they finally have a decent heartrate sensor, they should equip all models with it as quickly as possible, especially the premium models. I really like the watch except for the crown, which is somehow too big and bulky but that is of course a subjective impression. But I think Amazfit has taken a step forward with this watch. Hopefully it continues like this.
@mediumcavetroll465010 ай бұрын
I had an amazfit gtr4 which died after 8 months of use. The crown is a bad design decision. If you walk with warm clothes on it constantly rotates, so if you are trying to record some walking activity, it will constantly cycle through the screens and cause vibration feedback. Which will probably also wear out its seals. It also tends to get caught on clothing. There's a reason why AW Ultra has protection around the crown.
@0MFG010 ай бұрын
You can lock the activity of the crown.
@mediumcavetroll465010 ай бұрын
Didn't have that option when I still had the gtr4. Only screen lock. And having a special option to disable the only physical control you can use to navigate data sounds strange. Looks like a quick software fix to a hardware problem.
@Aimemakhtr10 ай бұрын
Yeah. Amazfit should also try to have like big smaller sizes like garmin and coros
@menifo43347 ай бұрын
My GTR4 Pro died after 15 months of use. It actually begun deteriorating after the last software update it had. @@mediumcavetroll4650
@knutekjc9310 ай бұрын
I actually used the Bip and the Stratos a few years ago - my Bip died on me after about six months of use and they shipped me a Stratos as a replacement.. they’re surprisingly good fitness trackers, so I personally don’t have much negative to say about the devices themselves. The company itself is indirectly partnered with Xiaomi, which makes some interesting devices in their own right! I think I’m up to 10+ smartwatches and fitness trackers that I’ve tried, and have finally settled in with the Garmin Forerunner series
@michaeldendulk22309 ай бұрын
Their partnership with Xiaomi ended several years ago, they're now their own thing... Don't know if it was really a partnership, to be fair, more like Xiaomi bought from them and rebranded.
@danhat6910 ай бұрын
I like the price and features on the Amazfit range but when I downloaded the app I found it a bit underwhelming and unfortunately it doesn’t integrate with my Qardio device or MyFitnessPal which I’ve been using for months. So I’m probably gonna buy either a Garmin vivoactive 5 or a Garmin Venu 3.
@jimkelly7498Ай бұрын
Sounds like Amazfit have upped their game, great review....nothing wrong at that price a decent dress watch that has hidden strengths, battery life and a decent GPS
@HayashiShirou9 ай бұрын
Aaaahhhh i bought amazfit cheetah few days ago without knowing this exists. Was interested in cheetah's offline map
@alex-sd7 ай бұрын
I decided on a Coros Pace 2 because the price is really good right now. First time using a Coros so I'm looking forward to using one. I just realized the Zepp app does not track elevation which is really important for me when I cycle.
@drews12906 ай бұрын
Pace 2 is a fantastic value watch & Evolab is in my opinion better than Garmin Connect for coherence & its planning capabilities (custom workouts, scheduling, routing). Shame they don't do a big amoled watch too.
@edisonvalencio94194 ай бұрын
Tenho um pace 2 também e está aprovado. Top
@tomasm123311 ай бұрын
I've heard Amazfit doesn't look after the software after the next iteration smartwatch is released.
@ChaseTheSummit11 ай бұрын
They had a bad track record but it’s gotten much better with models like the TRex still getting firmware updates 3 years later.
@menifo433411 ай бұрын
I was having an Amazfit for 15 months. It updated regularly for like 10 to 11 months after is was released. And then after nearly six months it got another upgrade which I still don't understand the scope of it since it messed up two of the good things hat the watch had and that was BT connectivity and screen responsiveness. It was completely useless after that.
@tomasm123311 ай бұрын
@@menifo4334 It aligns with what other owners experience. A cycle until the next model launched. I hope the fix is coming. For now, I will stay away from Amazfit. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@individuo761811 ай бұрын
@@menifo4334what happen to Bluetooth connectivity? I had a gtr 4 for 3 days and my Alexa never worked well, keeps saying "connecting".
@b09d4n10 ай бұрын
The problem with Amazfit is they do not spend time improving existing devices. Instead they just pop a new one and bury older models (like Cheetah, launched not so long ago).
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
They've gotten alot better with that over the years with devices like the T-Rex and T-Rex 2 still receiving updates.
@rgmALC10 ай бұрын
I remember back in like 2009, I had a Samsung phone before they were Android based. It was dubbed the “iPhone killer”. I don’t remember what phone it was, but regardless, it did not kill the iPhone. So the video title made me chuckle.
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
Thumbnail, not the title! I still don't think this is killing anything but it's pretty neat for the price!
@MartinVozka10 ай бұрын
I had BIP, T-Rex, T-Rex PRO and now I have Falcon. The POLAR H10+ chest strap ensures the accuracy of heart rate measurement when I go in for sports. The Zepp environment blows me away. I also have a Xiaomi personal analytical scale that I have paired in Zepp. I practically don't take the Falcons off my hands and sometimes I even take them to the mine, and even after 11 months they are still as good as new. There is not a single scratch to be seen anywhere, neither on the sapphire nor on the titanium, and those were a few times very dusty. Although the Falcon is no longer as cheap as, for example, the Balance, I prefer durability and water resistance (20atm), because I often get into environments where a plastic or aluminum watch might not be able to withstand it. On the other hand, if I look at Garmin, its only watch with a full titanium body and sapphire glass is the Marq 2, and it costs twice as much as, for example, the Garmin Epix 2 PRO, and has no extra features. So the Falcon price seems reasonable to me.
@stanmakowski198511 ай бұрын
Love your videos, great information and content. This watch doesn't interest me but Amoled displays are awesome. I currently have the Garmin Epix2Pro and also a Coros Vertix 2 and for the first time in a long time I used the Coros and wow, I really missed the Amoled screen. I don't ever see myself owning or using a watch without a Amoled screen from here on out. The Epix2Pro has been great and battery lasts!
@individuo761811 ай бұрын
What is the difference? I had watches with and without amoled screen. And i don't know why some people say that is a need for them.
@savagedriver196711 ай бұрын
It's much brighter and has a higher resolution. Some people value this.
@stanmakowski198510 ай бұрын
The Amoled screen for me is brighter and more vivid, just easier on the eyes. It's much nicer to look at overall. Now that I've been using the Garmin Epix2Pro now for over two months going back to the older Coros Vertix screen it just look dull.@@individuo7618
@stanmakowski198510 ай бұрын
True, for me it's just brighter, crisper and easier on the eyes. I don't even have it set on the brightest setting.@@savagedriver1967
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
AMOLED has come a long way and now that we're getting watches with AMOLED + Long battery life I suspect it's only a matter of time before MIP displays start to fade out.
@exposed867411 ай бұрын
Oh thank god!! I was waiting for your review!
@bettyboop15246 ай бұрын
When I saw the name, I thought just another Amazon product and kept on scrolling. Glad you mentioned that it is not affiliated with Amazon.
@apocreg1110 ай бұрын
Really this goes up against watches at a three times the price with its features, pretty amazing. Not about to sell my 965 but I’m impressed!🎉
@rogerkruse10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your excellent review of the amazfit balance. You are very good at what you do. I'm going to buy this watch and enjoy it!😊
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!
@binh50687 ай бұрын
I'm currently using T Rex 2. I consider switching to Cheetah Pro, but I don't like really bezel color and nylon band. The Amazfit Balance looks pretty nice though.
@techtonsofphone484910 ай бұрын
I have both the tic watch and this watch. The balance watch blows the 5 pro out of the water with Battery life.
@jisble185 ай бұрын
I have had the balance for 2 months now. I have it paired with IPhone 15 pmax and it kills my wife’s Apple Watch 6.
@NOKIA603111 ай бұрын
I always had issues with amazfit watches in the past, like gps accuracy, hr monitoring and the most important hardware flaws, such as turning off while running or training... aka amazfit pace1, amazfit gtr3. Thus I quited them and I am using the huawei gt runner as my second running watch. My primary is Coros apex. But after your review, this one looks very promising!
@chinesevirusfactories330010 ай бұрын
How was your experience with the GT Runner? I'm planning to buy one soon.
@luaphut940210 ай бұрын
@@chinesevirusfactories3300 mám je, ale teď jsou na druhé reklamaci. Při měření aktivity jsou velmi přesné, ale při běžném nošení, přidávají kroky v autě, a také přidávají vystoupané převýšení. Pracuji jako řidič, a za 8 hodin v autě mi na hodinkách přibude 2000 kroků a 600 až 800 výškových kroků... Ikdyž vystoupám třeba jen tři poschodí... Chci je vyměnit za tenhle amazfit...
@MATIvmr11 ай бұрын
Mmm what a decent competitor to 965 for fraction of price lol😊
@2kdaddyballs2much21 күн бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the cons of the eco system. Not many reviews pointed that out. I just received mine yesterday overall works well, except not many apps for now. I’m using iPhone, so not feeling too smart about this watch, but more fitness watch
@JerryDoe7 ай бұрын
I had several Amazfit watches, they suck ! their HR sensor is extremely inaccurate especially for HIIT training and regular fat burning sessions. If you want something decent and affordable get a Garmin, any Garmin will do. To knock Apple out of the ballpark you are mistaken very badly.
@ChaseTheSummit7 ай бұрын
I've had issues with lots of Amazfit watches in the past in terms of GPS and HR data. However these newer ones had been MUCH better in my testing. Hopefully that means they've resolved those issues moving forward.
@zinrasid418710 ай бұрын
Thanks bro very detailed your explanation
@reubenbenquesus44186 ай бұрын
Great review, I definitely learned a lot. I’m an iPhone user however I’m very much put of with the battery life even though the ultra 2 might be marginally better. So to potentially get up to 14 days of battery life is really impressive.
@johnylake99710 ай бұрын
How does it compare to Coros Pace 3? Which would you choose?
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
Simply put if you're looking for a dedicated running or sport watch I think the Pace 3 has the upper hand. The Balance has more bells and whistles, smart features, and a more premium/modern look.
@johnylake99710 ай бұрын
@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you! Coros Pace 3 it is
@WipeoutGoesEmo10 ай бұрын
Nice reviews m8. I would love 2 c u testing watches on open water 2.. Am stuck between balance/falcon or garmin 965.. I swim more and do watersports, i run less, whats your opinion .. thx
@HardingsGardenandProperty3 ай бұрын
Great video, lots of information and pragmatic approach. I work as a landscaper and a huge amount of my steps come from walking behind a lawnmower….can you recommend a smart watch which will track my steps without my arms swinging? I use an Apple Watch at present which definitely doesn’t.
@PLANETWATERMELON10 ай бұрын
Great video. Question. How constant is the GPS distance? Does it always read the same distance on the same route? I find this to be really important. It a watch gives me different distances every time I run the same distance that is really annoying.
@Bengalurean110 ай бұрын
For the price of 229$, you can get a tracker from a very well established brand. Just my opinion.
@I-change-light-bulbs19 күн бұрын
I had the Amazfit Bip and currently using the GTR 2e. The reason I bought them are for the ultra long battery life. I hope Amazfit will make a fitness watch without the Dick Tracy functions.
@patrickooi10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! Very through! I'm currently looking at Amazfit Balance and the Ticwatch Pro 5, wonder whih I should go for? I'm not a runner or anything like that, just do home/gym workout. Mainly looking for a decent smartwatch.
@stevcejanev77954 ай бұрын
balance
@dividendking368611 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! There is not alot of reviews of this watch, atleast in english, pretty strange. I'm stoked now, but competition has arrived with the Xiaomi watch 2 pro (I know, more of a smart watch than a fitness watch with WearOS). However, the battery life on the Balance is appealing and I have been using an Amazfit GTS 2 and have their smart scale, so I'm already used to their eco system.
@SanketKambli6 ай бұрын
does it have accurate fitness data? running gps matters to me. also my garmin detects my workout during strength training also showing me if i trainee my back or arms etc.
@camptube76216 ай бұрын
I’ve got the T-Rex 2. These watches are amazing. These destroy the Ultra for ruggedness and price. Thousands of community built watch faces. 7 day battery as well.
@hubertsmulski58009 ай бұрын
I'm waiting for the amazfit active edge test. I'm very curious about the display. Will it be trans-reflective?
@fabricioluna262111 ай бұрын
Hi Dave. Great review as always. Never had amazfit but I can surely recommend Huawei GT3 as a smart watch with oled screen but with great design. Huawei GT4 is now on sale and would be great to see it in your channel. Still nothing beats my Suunto 9 Baro titanium. It's a tank. An oldie one... Like me. Cheers from México.
@joelferro91199 ай бұрын
How do you get Alexa to work, it keeps asking for Amazon Alexa Authorization. Then the weeks spin and spin and NO THING 🤷 Thanks in advance...🙌🏾
@adammroz942310 ай бұрын
I was waiting for that watch and... bought Huawei Watch GT4. Before buying I compared GT4 to GTR4 Pro, which looks almost exactly the same like Balance and GT4 is waaaaay prettier.
@Cassadin141010 ай бұрын
Same like me . Waiting on this and venu 3 . I think ticwatch 5 pro is amazing with the double screen but if GPS battery life is like 15h+ than i will buy this one. Venu is good and let you see imagie but looks cheap,plastic so no above 350€. Just like said gt4 is damm pretty hot and u can wear IT casual or with suit. How long will battery last with GPS. Just like whole time hiking tracking?
@migevs9 ай бұрын
I have used four models of Amazfit watches Bip, Pace, Stratos 2 and GTR2 mainly because of the good price. The problem with this company is inaccurate distance measurement when swimming in open water. I would really like it to be improved with dual GPS, but I'm very skeptical about that, so I'm seriously considering buying a Garmin or Suunto as an alternative. Does anyone have experience measuring a route in open water with any of the Amazfit models that have dual gps (Falcon, T-rex ultra, GTR 4)?
@texashillcountryadv9197Ай бұрын
The t-Rex 2 is only $169 and has dual band online test show it to be as accurate as Garmin and polar
@drews12906 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your no-BS reviews and the fact that you tackle devices that some other bloggers won't. I have ordered one! I tried an Huawei GT4, which is a very pretty smartwatch, but the "Quantified Scientist"s assertion of great optical HR did not bear out with my usage, in fact, for me, the optical HR sucked (almost inevitable cadence lock after 20 minutes or so as it dialled down the LEDs to save power). I don't normally have issues with optical HR and I use HR a lot for training on longer runs so this was a deal-breaker. I also found the GPS/GNSS sketchy as it was overly smoothed and tracked through corners and buildings. I sent it back. Using it however got me used to having a large amoled display and smartwatch features and it felt really hard going back to my Coros. I can't justify the cost of a higher end Garmin device with amoled so I am going to give the Amazfit a try. Perhaps they have got this one nearly right this time.
@menifo43343 ай бұрын
What's your experience with the Balance, if you've got it.
@johnjuza265923 күн бұрын
I have 4 amazfit watches....soon to be 5!!
@PeterHerget10 ай бұрын
Nice review 👍🏻 And I would be jazzed to have a V02Max socre of 55 - way to stay active, Dave!
@pietro48369 ай бұрын
Hi! Better Garmin Forerunner 955 or this amazfit Balance? Thx
@megatridwan10 ай бұрын
Thinking to buy coros pace 3.But this amazfit looks better😢.
@KOCH7110 ай бұрын
Thanks for great review again!
@tobylockyer90789 ай бұрын
The only problem with Amazfit is that their support is non-existent. I have had a BIP, BIPS and BIP 3. Good watches but when you have a problem you are on your own. Due to this i wouldnt compare them to Garmin, Samsung or Apple.
@waldek203010 ай бұрын
Thanks for video, and test !
@theurbanyt448610 ай бұрын
Hello. How about Huawei Watch GT4? Can you test it and tell us about it?
@MrFester10 ай бұрын
GTR 4 Limited can charge wirelessly. It's another odd ball. Also thank you for the breakdown. I have about 4 Amzfit watches and they are solid.
@805macsmc24 ай бұрын
Would you recommend this over the Amazfit GTR4? Will be changing over from Trex-Pro. Appreciate any recommendations. Great review.
@menifo43343 ай бұрын
The GTR4 suffers from the extremely inaccurate HR sensors of old. This watch comes with the improved sensors, hence the change in the series name, instead of being labeled as GTR5.
@fitgearhunter11 ай бұрын
So funny. Just got mine yesterday! Great job
@ChaseTheSummit11 ай бұрын
I've had this one on the back burner for weeks lol. Too much going on! Looking forward to seeing what you think of it!
@exposed867411 ай бұрын
And how do you like it ?
@samuelnick919019 күн бұрын
I need a transflective display version of this watch
@MuneebQureshi10 ай бұрын
Great review. Can you do a comparison of the Amazfit GTR 4 and the Amazfit Balance? Would really help me decide which one to get!
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
The Balance and GTR4 are very similar watches. In my opinion I think the Balance is basically a "GTR5" in some ways. I wonder if they're continue the GTR line?
@Cassadin141010 ай бұрын
Is football and tennis app use GPS tracking? Other way i have to use it on running app . Did tennis app count backhand and forehand one of amazfit watches got it
@sadimohammadhridoy8 ай бұрын
No detailed offline navigation like T-Rex or Cheetah where I can download a map?
@santiminiregio10 ай бұрын
I actually have a Amazfit Bip U Pro, i plan to buy the Amazfit Balance. Thanks for the review.
@vagjagan6 ай бұрын
My honor magic watch 2 still has all these features apartment from wifi. It has in built storage to store music.
@flowersdhaka75096 ай бұрын
I really liked your detail review. I'm planning to buy one after watching your video. Tomorrow, inshAllah. Thanks for the good work.
@filippxx10 ай бұрын
Coros, Amazfit and even Huawei. All my smart home devices work with Alexa and this has an Alexa assistant. I am finding it really hard to justify the price of a Garmin Venu or Forerunner now.
@hunter42294 ай бұрын
Is this worth the price increase vs GTR 4? I’ve seen the GTR 4 on sale for as low as $150 while the balance is still full price at $230. Should I just stick with the GTR 4? Though I like the slightly bigger screen on the balance, not sure if it’s worth ~$80.
@halannhiga928410 ай бұрын
Great review. How does this compare to the Garmin Venu 3. I was certain I was gonna pick up the garmin until I saw this review.
@menifo433410 ай бұрын
Amazfit has more analytics than the V3, that would instantly give you a measurable, comparable score of your performance, as opposed to the V3 which gives raw metrics. HR accuracy on Garmin is above average but not great whereas Amazfit's HR sensors have been below average so far. It remains to be seen if this flaw has been dealt with on this model.
@FrankThorleyАй бұрын
Can I be sync'd with my Tesla NFC to unlock our car or open the frunk? Maybe one of your followers might know. I have a Bip 5.
@fragpack10 ай бұрын
Very interesting options coming out from Amazfit - how does this one compare to the Cheetah/Cheetah Pro? Seems like the maps are the only thing missing, or are there other major differences?
@ChampaChin10 ай бұрын
No training sync is possible. So you can't load your own trainings on the balance. This function work with the cheetah. Balance have other stuff instead.
@Cassadin141010 ай бұрын
Which watch you like more V3 or balance? I wanna send my balance back and switch IT on midnight color or wait till BF and buy V3(like spotyfi,payment no only mc but i add my Visa to curve and... image on notifitacion ) for 325-400 i think that i move to V3.
@adriandochiu592010 ай бұрын
Hello there! Did you experience any delays or sync problems when pairing with an iphone. On Android works fine, I was curios about Ios user experience? did you lose connection, had to re-pair etc?
@ChaseTheSummit10 ай бұрын
Nope, as with all wearables (except for apple watch) on IOS the app needs to stay open in the background. If you do that... it's pretty solid.
@maciejsikora4899Ай бұрын
Do you know that mayby something change with Spotify Music on this smartwatch with iPhone?
@AsenSavov10 ай бұрын
very nice review, thanks for that.
@ILT123455 ай бұрын
Thank you for using centimeters
@jakupmadsen49010 ай бұрын
The Amazfit Balance shares many features with the "related" Xiaomi S2 Pro, smartwatch, which also makes sense as Xiaomi are shareholders of the Huami Corporation that is in charge of Zepp Health.
@embacherm6 ай бұрын
I had an amazfit Band 5 before and I have had Fitbit as well. Certainly there were some cheap seeming things about that watch and it was cheap in price too but for whatever reason I still keep using it. Not as accurate but it has better watch faces and was just comfortable. And I don't have to worry about breaking it it was cheap. So I think I would consider another Amazfit watch.
@user-jc9xk7bv1q2 ай бұрын
Great review .on my watch speaker volume is very low during calls even when I turn it up to high level ..is it normal .or is it on my watch ... Can you help me out please 🙂
@ChaseTheSummit2 ай бұрын
They don't get super loud... I mean it is a watch after all but you should be able to hear it in most situations.
@_paperPino3 ай бұрын
Il controllo della fotocamera del telefono è solo per ios o anche per android? Vedo che ne parli nel video ma nelle specifiche è scritto che funziona solo per IOS ...è così? Grazie!
@jakupmadsen4906 ай бұрын
It's an amazing watch, but a good advice for people who want it, do yourself a favour and buy a cover/screen protector for the watch as the glass scratches extremely easily.
@luaphut94029 ай бұрын
I'm deciding between Amazfit Balance and Vivoactive 5. (a lot of people tell me only garmin for sports 🙂) Is Vivoactive a better choice than Amazfit Balance? I mean more accurate sensors and exercise evaluation etc.? Again, no phone calls, only plastic, and I don't know if they are too small for a man's hand. But my bank supports Garmin pay. Is it possible to install something from Garmin Connect to the Vivoactive? Will you be doing a review on the Vivoactive 5?
@menifo43347 ай бұрын
'Garmins have a reputation for HR accuracy but this is not substantiated by the Quantified Scientist. Some models have a mediocre accuracy plus they lack some essential metrics.
@mehmetakbulut0727 күн бұрын
There are another rivals like Huawei gt 4, xiaomi s series etc. But this watch has some unique lightness, big screen and better app market and durability. I used Verge for 5 years, and now i probably go with this. There is samsung but dont want to charge it everyday for just Whatsapp and spotify. I use my phone for it. Thanks for the review.
@drews12906 ай бұрын
No, not for me (I am a runner). It doesn't support interval training (in any meaningful way). No impending end of workout step tones, voice notifications or vibrations. A single vibration and brief step info which you are inevitably going to miss. No progress graphic if you also have a heart rate range. HR zones have to be based on a max of 220-age and can't be edited (mine is 36 too low!). No support for pace zones. AI plans to 10k only. The Huawei Watch GT4 is better for running and also has a track mode. Depends on what you want it for, but not a very good option for someone seriously trying to improve their running.
@sACLeFR2 ай бұрын
I undertand it is more oriented smartwatch than sportwatch. Then I will check Coros Pace 3 as you mentionned. If I'm still able to follow a gpx and pratice internal training it is enough.
@JLM658 ай бұрын
Hello, sorry for the English. Congratulations on the review. Making a comparison with the Cheetah Pro, especially GPS and heart rate, which one can have better accuracy?
@ChaseTheSummit8 ай бұрын
In my experience the Balance performed better than the cheetah. That may just be my luck?
@tonylangridge300310 ай бұрын
I have tried pixel watch galaxy watch apple watch and I find this brand good value good battery and it does the job
@orepoutanes5 ай бұрын
Loved the tattoo in Greek 👏 Translated ="I miss you"