Amazfit · Pets · Reviewed by Shervin Shares Reviews · Published 2026-07-09
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The reviewer concludes that the Amazfit Balance Ultra's premium is justified for users who prioritize the enhanced battery life, durable titanium frame, and the innovative LifeLoad button with voice logging. For those not needing these specific upgrades, the Balance 3 or Balance 3 Stainless Steel offers sufficient core features at a lower cost.
This review provides an in-depth look at the Amazfit Balance Ultra smartwatch, evaluating its new features and comparing its performance to the Amazfit Balance 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Garmin devices. It covers aspects like design, battery life, new LifeLoad functionality, health tracking metrics, and accuracy for heart rate and GPS.
The Amazfit Balance Ultra is a strong recommendation for serious fitness enthusiasts, particularly those training for HYROX, due to its exclusive training modes. While its price is significantly higher than the Balance 3, the added LifeLoad voice logging button and extended battery life offer compelling convenience and unique functionality. However, its heart rate accuracy, especially during biking, proved less reliable compared to a chest strap, occasionally underperforming the Apple Watch Ultra 3. If you prioritize HYROX-specific features, a rugged titanium build, and superior battery life, this watch is a worthwhile investment; otherwise, consider the more affordable Balance 3 if those specific upgrades aren't critical for your use.
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reviewer_claimpositivet=00:20–00:27
Amazfit makes good value watches and is the official wearable partner for HYROX, uniquely offering actual HYROX modes.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
specification_claimneutralt=00:46–01:03
The Ultra features a titanium frame, five buttons including a LifeLog button, 30-day battery life, and 50 hours of GPS battery, compared to the Balance 3's 21-day battery and 41 hours GPS.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
specification_claimneutralt=01:04–01:08
Both the Amazfit Balance Ultra and Balance 3 share the same 1.5-inch AMOLED screen, 3000 nits brightness, BioTracker sensor, Zepp app, and HYROX modes.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
hands_on_demopositivet=01:28–01:54
The reviewer demonstrates pressing the LifeLoad button, activating the microphone, and logging 'I just ate a hamburger.' This feature allows users to log alcohol usage, big meals, or forgotten intense activities using voice, which Zepp AI then processes to update the HybridCharge data.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
visual_inspectionneutralt=02:40–02:55
The Amazfit Balance Ultra is 15.8mm thick and weighs 57 grams with its titanium case. The reviewer, with 180mm wrists, notes it looks normal on him but would appear extra large on smaller wrists.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
comparisonneutralt=02:56–03:04
Side-by-side, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 appears thicker, but the Amazfit Balance Ultra's circular and wider design makes it feel slimmer.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
comparisonmixedt=03:50–04:12
The reviewer compares HybridCharge scores to WHOOP recovery scores, noting they are 'a little bit all over the place' and he's not yet convinced they should influence training decisions.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
comparisonnegativet=04:13–04:26
Comparing HybridCharge to Oura Ring readiness scores, the Oura Ring consistently ranked some scores much higher than the Amazfit.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
comparisonpositivet=04:36–04:54
The reviewer states that the Amazfit's heart rate variability and resting heart rate trends are 'pretty on par' and 'very close' to those recorded by the Oura Ring, indicating similar behavioral insights.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
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The advertised 30-day battery life is significantly reduced by GPS workouts; the reviewer estimates around 15 days with frequent workouts. Always-on display and auto-brightness further impact battery longevity.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
measurement_testnegativet=06:17–06:29
During a run, the Amazfit and Apple Watch Ultra 3 showed similar heart rates, but both were 'relatively off' when compared to the highly accurate chest heart rate strap. The Apple Watch was observed to be closer to the chest strap than the Amazfit.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
measurement_testnegativet=06:55–07:05
In biking, the Amazfit and Apple Watch Ultra 3 heart rates were very similar to each other, but both were significantly 'way off' compared to the chest strap, performing worse than in the running test, possibly due to vibrations.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
measurement_testpositivet=07:11–07:22
The GPS tracks for biking demonstrated excellent accuracy, with the Amazfit, Apple Watch, and Garmin lines showing 'barely any difference' and appearing 'almost perfectly' on top of each other, except for one point where Garmin diverged.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
measurement_testneutralt=07:26–07:35
For strength training, heart rate graphs were 'more up and down' with less smoothness. The reviewer found that overall averages between the wrist devices (Amazfit and Apple Watch) were close, indicating 'decent heart rate data.'
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
hands_on_demopositivet=07:46–08:34
The reviewer demonstrates the HYROX race mode, showing how it displays station visuals and logs individual station times. He emphasizes its value, stating it could have prevented a past disqualification by clearly indicating the next station.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1X0J-j3Yw
The reviewer concludes that the Amazfit Balance Ultra's higher price is justified if the extended battery life (30 days vs 21 days), the more durable titanium frame, and the convenient voice-logging LifeLoad button are important to the user. If these specific upgrades are not priorities, the Balance 3 or Balance 3 Stainless Steel offers comparable core features at a lower cost.
The Amazfit Balance Ultra's wrist-based heart rate monitoring is 'relatively off' compared to a chest strap during running and 'way off' during biking, though it performs decently during strength training. While comparable to the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the Apple Watch showed slightly better accuracy in running. For the highest accuracy, a dedicated chest heart rate strap is recommended.
Although the Amazfit Balance Ultra is advertised with a 30-day battery life, the reviewer estimates a real-world usage of approximately 15 days with frequent GPS workouts. Features like the always-on display and auto-brightness also contribute to this reduction.
The Amazfit Balance Ultra demonstrates excellent GPS accuracy. During biking tests, its GPS tracks were nearly identical and 'almost perfectly' aligned with those from an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a Garmin Forerunner, indicating reliable location tracking for outdoor activities.
The Amazfit Balance Ultra features unique HYROX race and simulation modes that are very beneficial for competitors. The reviewer demonstrated how these modes display upcoming stations and track individual segment times, noting that such a feature could have prevented his own past disqualification by keeping him aware of the correct sequence.
The Amazfit Balance Ultra is a substantial watch, measuring 15.8mm thick and weighing 57g. While the reviewer, with large wrists, finds it looks normal, he notes it would appear 'extra big' on individuals with smaller wrists. However, its rounded, circular design can give it a slimmer feel in width compared to thicker, square-faced smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
The HybridCharge metric is a new readiness score that factors in workouts, stress, and logged events. However, the reviewer found its scores to be 'a little bit all over the place' when compared directly with WHOOP's recovery scores and consistently lower than Oura Ring's readiness scores. This inconsistency made him question its utility for directly influencing training decisions.
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Shervin Shares examines the Amazfit Balance Ultra smartwatch, discussing whether its $599 price and upgrades like a titanium frame, extended battery, and a new LifeLoad button are worthwhile over the Balance 3. He performs comparative tests on health tracking features, including HybridCharge against WHOOP and Oura Ring, and assesses heart rate and GPS accuracy during running, biking, and strength training. The review also highlights the watch's unique HYROX workout modes.
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