Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Vivoactive 5
Amazfit Balance
2023 · $179.99 today
8071
Garmin Vivoactive 5
2023 · $249.99 today
7971
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Why Amazfit Balance is better
- Sport Modes: 150 vs 30(5.0× more)
- Battery Life: 14 days vs 11 days(27% more)
- Weight: 34g vs 41g(21% less)
- Screen Size: 46.5mm vs 42mm(11% more)
Why Garmin Vivoactive 5 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Amazfit Balance leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Garmin Vivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Skin Temperature | Yes | No |
| ECG | No | No |
| Fitness & GPS | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes (dual-band) | Yes |
| Sport Modes | 150● | 30 |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 50m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 14 days● | 11 days |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 46.5mm● | 42mm |
| Weight | 34g● | 41g |