Amazfit · Health & Fitness · Reviewed by The Product Reviewer · Published 2026-07-12
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The reviewer concludes that the Amazfit Balance 3 is a comprehensively equipped smartwatch, offering a "very strong overall package" for its 370 euro price point, especially for users interested in hybrid training, navigation, and long battery life. However, its main criticisms are its "very large case" and "limited accuracy of the optical heart rate sensors during strength training and activities with rapidly changing intensity levels."
This review provides an in-depth look at the Amazfit Balance 3 smartwatch, covering its design, smart features, activity tracking capabilities, GPS performance, health monitoring functions, and battery life. The reviewer aims to determine if the watch lives up to its billing as a sports-focused device for hybrid training.
The Amazfit Balance 3 offers a strong overall package for its price, particularly excelling in hybrid training and navigation. Its 1.5-inch AMOLED display, protected by sapphire glass, reaches up to 3,000 nits and remains legible even in direct sunlight, and the watch provides robust dual-band GPS accuracy for outdoor activities, recording routes cleanly in open and lightly wooded areas. However, its significant case size, measuring 51.4 mm in diameter, makes it potentially too bulky for slim wrists, and the optical heart rate sensor's accuracy can be limited during strength training or activities with rapidly changing intensity. If you are a hybrid athlete focusing on running, strength training, and Hyrox and value long battery life and comprehensive navigation features, this watch is a worthwhile investment. If you prefer a smaller, more discreet smartwatch or require pinpoint accurate heart rate tracking during high-intensity interval training without an external strap, you should consider other options.
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visual_inspectionpositivet=0:36–0:55
The Amazfit Balance 3 features an octagonal case with several cutouts, a bolder design than the Balance 2, and visually appears more premium on the wrist than in product images.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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The watch measures 51.4 mm in diameter (without HR sensor), 12.5 mm thick (14.6 mm with sensor), and weighs 62 g (stainless steel) or 55 g (titanium). The reviewer notes this makes it too bulky for slim wrists.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
hands_on_demomixedt=1:36–2:00
The 1.5-inch AMOLED display has a 480x480 resolution, is claimed to reach 3,000 nits, and remains very easy to read in direct sunlight. However, maximum brightness is limited below 30% battery.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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The display is protected by sapphire glass, a significant advantage, and shows fewer smudges than the Balance 2, though fingerprints are still visible.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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The Zepp OS is described as very easy to operate, with a smooth interface, clearly structured menus, and intuitive navigation using the touchscreen, buttons, and rotating crown.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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Notifications from a smartphone were reliably displayed during testing, and Android users can respond directly to messages with predefined replies.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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Phone calls can be made via the integrated microphone and speaker, with call quality adequate for short conversations, provided the smartphone is within Bluetooth range.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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The watch features 64 GB internal storage for offline maps, music, and podcasts, allowing for phone-free music listening with Bluetooth headphones.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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Zepp Pay supports contactless payments, but the reviewer notes that not every bank in Germany is directly supported.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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The Balance 3 supports over 180 different sport modes, including automatic exercise recognition for strength training, and is heavily promoted for hybrid training and Hyrox.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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Overall GPS performance is good, recording routes accurately in open areas and lightly wooded terrain. In dense forests, minor corner cutting or shifts were observed, but accuracy remains sufficient for running and hiking.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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The BioTracker 6.0 sensor continuously measures heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, and skin temperature. The new Hybrid Charge system provides reasonable results for energy and strain, but its benefits over previous systems were not always clear in short tests.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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During intensive use without always-on display, the watch consumed approximately 10% battery per day, making a 10-day battery life realistic.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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In standard GPS recording, the watch consumed about 2.5% battery per hour, equating to roughly 40 hours of run time.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
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With continuous map and navigation display, battery consumption increased to 4% per hour, allowing for approximately 25 hours of navigation.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHoT0PR0foo
The reviewer finds the Balance 3 to be a very capable everyday smartwatch, highlighting its smooth Zepp OS, intuitive controls with touchscreen and physical buttons, reliable smartphone notifications, and the ability to make phone calls.
The dual-band GPS performs well, recording accurate routes in open areas and lightly wooded terrain. While some minor inaccuracies like cut corners or shifts were observed in dense forests, the overall accuracy is deemed more than sufficient for running and hiking.
Real-world testing revealed approximately 10 days of battery life during intensive use without the always-on display. For GPS activities, it lasted about 40 hours with standard data screens and around 25 hours when continuously displaying maps and navigation.
The watch has a substantial case, measuring 51.4 mm in diameter and 14.6 mm in total thickness, with the stainless steel version weighing 62 g. The reviewer explicitly states it will likely be too bulky for slim wrists.
The watch uses the BioTracker 6.0 sensor to continuously monitor heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress levels, and skin temperature. It also includes the Hybrid Charge system, designed to estimate energy availability and training strain, providing insights into recovery needs.
The watch boasts a large 64 GB internal storage for music and podcasts, allowing for smartphone-free listening with Bluetooth headphones. It also supports contactless payments via Zepp Pay, but users should verify bank compatibility, especially in Germany.
The watch features a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with a 480x480 resolution, which is claimed to reach up to 3,000 nits, ensuring excellent readability even in direct sunlight. It is also protected by sapphire glass, enhancing its durability and smudge resistance.
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The Amazfit Balance 3 is reviewed as a sporty successor with a bold design, sapphire glass, and a bright AMOLED display. It features the smooth Zepp OS, offering reliable notifications and 64 GB storage for offline media. The watch supports over 180 sport modes, provides good dual-band GPS performance, and includes comprehensive health monitoring via BioTracker 6.0 and the Hybrid Charge system. Its strong battery life is highlighted as a key strength, though the reviewer notes its large size and potential heart rate sensor limitations during specific intense workouts.
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