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Amazfit Balance 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 265

Size, specs & wrist fit compared

Amazfit Balance 2
Amazfit Balance 2
47.4mm × 47.4mmCheck offerView specs
Garmin Forerunner® 265010-02810-01
Garmin Forerunner® 265
46.1mm × 46.1mmCheck offerView specs

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Which one fits you

Both need much the same wrist — roughly 49–68mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.

The Amazfit Balance 2 wears larger than the Garmin Forerunner 265 (47.4mm vs 46.1mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.

The Amazfit Balance 2 is the slimmer of the two (12.3mm vs 12.9mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Amazfit Balance 2 feels lighter (43g vs 47g, case only).

Among the 85 47mm watches we hold thickness for, the Amazfit Balance 2 is thinner than 81%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is middle-of-the-pack for thickness among the 150 46mm watches in the database.

The Amazfit Balance 2 is 1.3mm wider, 1.3mm longer, 0.6mm thinner and 4g lighter than the Garmin Forerunner 265. Both are circular.

Amazfit

Balance 2

Garmin

Forerunner® 265

Case width
47.4mm
46.1mm−1.3mm
Lug-to-lug
47.4mm
46.1mm−1.3mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.9mm+0.6mm
Weight
43g
47g+4g

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Amazfit Balance 2

Amazfit

Balance 2

Garmin Forerunner® 265

Garmin

Forerunner® 265

Fit tool

Watch Fit Tool

For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.

Your wrist
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≈ 146.9mm around

Amazfit Balance 2

Case 47.4mm · Lug-to-lug 47.4mm · Thickness 12.3mm · 43g

Sweet Spot

47.4mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 47.4mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Across the wrist it works — 3.8mm spare each side — but wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 47.4mm.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

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  • Across the wrist3.8mm spare each side

    Fills the wrist without reaching the edge.

  • Off the wrist12.3mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.3mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~6.3mm under the rim

    Wide enough that the edge of the case back lifts clear of the skin.

  • Weight on the wrist43g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.8g per mm of wrist)

Garmin Forerunner® 265

Case 46.1mm · Lug-to-lug 46.1mm · Thickness 12.9mm · 47g

Balanced Fit

46.1mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 46.1mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 46.1mm, so you could go bigger.

How to Measure

Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.

  1. 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
  2. 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Complete Wrist Measurement Guide →
Against one you know

Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.

Show the measurements
  • Across the wrist4.4mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist12.9mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.9mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~5.7mm under the rim

    Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.

  • Weight on the wrist47g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.9g per mm of wrist)

2D Dimension Schematics

Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.

Highlight
From above — same centre, true scale
From the side — how far each sits off the wrist
  • Amazfit Balance 247.4mm · 12.3mm thick
  • Garmin Forerunner® 26546.1mm · 12.9mm thick

3D preview

Amazfit Balance 2 vs Garmin Forerunner® 265 on a wrist

Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.

Open 3D try-on

Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.

Battery life compared

Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Amazfit Balance 2 lasts 1.6× as long as the Garmin Forerunner 265 (21 days against 13 days).

Amazfit Balance 2Garmin Forerunner 265

  • Smartwatch

    21 days
    13 days
  • Training

    240 hours
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  • Battery Saver

    67 hours
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  • GPS

    33 hours
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  • GPS-Only GNSS

    —
    20 hours
  • SatIQ GNSS

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    16 hours
  • All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band

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    14 hours
  • GPS-Only GNSS with music

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    7 hours
  • SatIQ GNSS with music

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    6.5 hours
  • All-Systems GNSS + Multi-Band with music

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    6 hours

Specifications

The short version

6 key specs
SpecAmazfitBalance 2GarminForerunner® 265
Case Width47.4mm46.1mm
Thickness12.3mm12.9mm
Weight43g47g
ShapeCircularCircular
Display typeOLED/AMOLEDAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Released20252023

Every specification

363 specs
SpecAmazfit Balance 2Garmin Forerunner® 265
Design
width47.4—
height47.4—
volume27.64 cm³—
weight43 g—
thickness12.3—
ATM rating10 ATM—
resolution480 x 480 px—
screen size1.5 inches—
Display typeOLED/AMOLED—
Has a displayYes—
pixel density323 ppi—
width of band22 mm—
water resistanceWaterproof—
Always-On DisplayYes—
has a touch screenYes—
is designed for kidsNo—
waterproof depth rating45 m—
Watch band is replaceableYes—
Has sapphire glass displayYes—
Ingress Protection (IP) ratingIP68—
has branded damage-resistant glassNo—
Battery
battery life21 days—
battery power658 mAh—
has wireless chargingNo—
has a removable batteryNo—
battery life with GPS on33 hours—
Has a solar power batteryNo—
has a rechargeable batteryYes—
battery life in training mode240 hours—
battery life in power save mode67 hours—
Sensors
has GPSYes—
has a compassYes—
Has a barometerYes—
has a gyroscopeYes—
Has a cadence sensorNo—
has an accelerometerYes—
Monitors perspirationNo—
Has a heart rate monitorYes—
Has a temperature sensorYes—
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes—
GPS—Yes
QZSS—Yes
BeiDou—Yes
Compass—Yes
GLONASS—Yes
Galileo—Yes
Gyroscope—Yes
Thermometer—Yes
Accelerometer—Yes
SatIQ™ Technology—Yes
Ambient light sensor—Yes
Barometric altimeter—Yes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor—Yes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor—Yes
Features
release date2025-06-24—
Has a stopwatchYes—
Has smart alarmNo—
warranty period1 years—
Has call controlYes—
Has silent alarmYes—
has HRV trackingYes—
internal storage32GB—
measures VO2 maxYes—
Has notificationsYes—
Has ECG technologyNo—
Locates your phoneYes—
has a front cameraNo—
has fall detectionNo—
has voice commandsYes—
Acquires GPS fasterYes—
Has vibrating alertsYes—
number of microphones1—
shows readiness levelYes—
Can be used to answer callsYes—
measures resting heart rateYes—
has irregular heart rate warningsNo—
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes—
Has a built-in camera remote control functionYes—
Connectivity
has NFCYes—
Wi-Fi versionWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)—
supports ANT+No—
supports Wi-FiYes—
supports GalileoYes—
Bluetooth version5.2—
has a cellular moduleNo—
Is compatible with iOSYes—
Is compatible with AndroidYes—
Miscellaneous
Has passcodeYes—
Has auto pauseYes—
Is compatible with WindowsNo—
Is compatible with Mac OS XNo—
has an external memory slotNo—
Compatible with smart scalesYes—
has a battery level indicatorYes—
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jackNo—
Compatible with external heart rate monitorsYes—
App & Software
Ad-freeYes—
Free appYes—
Tracks BMIYes—
Has coachingYes—
Includes mapsYes—
Supports routesYes—
Has achievementsYes—
Has goal settingYes—
Has live trackingYes—
Has exercise diaryYes—
Predicts ovulationYes—
Can be personalisedYes—
Has weight trackingYes—
Predicts start dateYes—
Tracks water intakeYes—
Has inactivity alertsYes—
Has period notificationsYes—
Has temperature trackingYes—
Provides activity reportsYes—
Displays fertile window notificationsYes—
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes—
Activity tracking
Measures paceYes—
Tracks distanceYes—
Tracks elevationYes—
Designed for golfYes—
Tracks your sleepYes—
Tracks steps takenYes—
Designed for divingYes—
Has a route trackerYes—
Has exercise taggingYes—
Has multi-sport modeYes—
Tracks calorie intakeYes—
Provides sleep reportsYes—
Detects activities automaticallyYes—
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes—
Overview
Family—Garmin
General
Battery life—Smartwatch mode: Up to 13 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours See Details
Battery type—Lithium ion
Display Size—1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter
Color display—Yes
Lens Material—Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Bezel Material—fiber-reinforced polymer
Memory/History—8 GB
Strap material—silicone
Charging method—Garmin proprietary plug charger
Large font option—Yes
Display resolution—416 x 416 pixels
Quick Release bands—yes (22 mm, Industry standard)
Product Info
Main SKU—010-02810-01
Product ID—886785
Product Name—Forerunner® 265
Release Date—3/2/2023
Product Variation—Black Bezel with Whitestone Case and Whitestone/Tidal Blue Silicone Band
Clock Features
Timer—Yes
Stopwatch—Yes
Time/date—Yes
Alarm clock—Yes
GPS Time Sync—Yes
Sunrise/sunset times—Yes
Automatic daylight saving time—Yes
Cycling Features
Courses—Yes
Race an activity—Yes
Power meter compatible—Yes
Power curve and % FTP workouts—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lights—Yes
Compatible with Varia headlight camera—Yes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)—Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)—Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)—Yes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)—Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)—Yes
Running Features
Run workouts—Yes
Running power—Yes
Race predictor—Yes
Foot pod capable—Yes
Running dynamics—Yes
Lactate threshold—Yes
Grade-adjusted pace—Yes
Trail run auto climb—Yes
Performance condition—Yes
Run/Walk/Stand detection—Yes
Stride length (real time)—Yes
PacePro™ Pacing Strategies—Yes
Vertical oscillation and ratio—Yes
Ground contact time and balance—yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and pace—Yes
Course- and weather-specific race predictor—Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)—Yes
What You'll Love
Touchscreen—Yes
Display type—AMOLED (optional always-on mode)
Water rating—5 ATM
Garmin Pay™—Yes
Music storage—Yes
Multi-band GPS—Yes
Training status—yes (improved)
Training readiness—Yes
Pulse Ox blood oxygen—yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
Sleep score and insights—Yes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)—Up to 13 days
Activity Profiles
Gym—Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Swim—Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Cycling—Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking
Wellness—Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
Multisport—Triathlon
In the ring—Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sports—Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
On the Water—Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing
Racket sports—Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter—Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing
Indoor running—Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor running—Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running
Outdoor recreation—Hiking, Bouldering, Archery
Other activity profiles—Inline skating
Swimming Features
Pool swim workouts—Yes
Critical swim speed—Yes
Time and distance alerts—Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)—Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)—Yes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)—Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only)—Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rate—Yes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)—Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)—Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)—Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)—Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)—Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)—yes (with HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro, HRM-Pro Plus or HRM 600)
Outdoor Recreation
Up Ahead—Yes
Auto rest—Yes
TracBack®—Yes
Back to start—Yes
Fish forecast—yes (via Connect IQ™)
UltraTrac mode—Yes
Vertical speed—Yes
Area calculation—yes (via Connect IQ™)
Elevation profile—Yes
Projected waypoint—Yes
Total ascent/descent—Yes
Future elevation plot—Yes
Distance to destination—Yes
Sun and moon information—Yes
Point-to-point navigation—Yes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)—Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time—Yes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert—Yes
Daily Smart Features
Stocks—yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Calendar—Yes
Passcode—Yes
Connectivity—Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Garmin Share—Yes
Find My Phone—Yes
Find My Watch—Yes
VIRB® Remote—Yes
Morning report—Yes
Red shift mode—Yes
Weather forecasts—Yes
Smart Notifications—Yes
Smart trainer control—Yes
Smartphone compatibility—iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone music—Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ Store—Yes
Plays and controls watch music—Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activity—Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile—Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app—Yes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)—Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile—Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)—Yes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)—Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)—Yes
Activity Tracking Features
TrueUp™—Yes
Move IQ™—Yes
Step counter—Yes
Floors climbed—Yes
Calories burned—Yes
Distance traveled—Yes
Intensity minutes—Yes
Automatic rep counting—Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app—yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)—Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)—Yes
Workout and Training Plans
HIIT workouts—Yes
Yoga workouts—Yes
Cardio workouts—Yes
Pilates workouts—Yes
Strength workouts—Yes
Garmin Cycling Coach—Yes
Garmin Running Coach—Yes
Garmin Coach - Strength—Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts—Yes
On-screen workout animations—Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps—Yes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans—Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)—Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)—Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Sleep—yes (advanced)
Hydration—yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Breathwork—Yes
Meditation—Yes
Fitness age—Yes
Sleep coach—Yes
Nap detection—Yes
All-day stress—Yes
Women's health—yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshot—Yes
Jet lag adviser—Yes
Respiration rate—Yes
Resting heart rate—Yes
Breathing variations—Yes
Relaxation reminders—Yes
Abnormal heart rate alerts—yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timer—Yes
Body Battery™ energy monitor—Yes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)—Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
Assistance—Yes
Live Event Sharing—Android™ Only
Incident Detection during select activities—Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables—Yes
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app—yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
% HRR—Yes
% HR max—Yes
HR zones—Yes
HR alerts—Yes
Shortcuts—Yes
HRV status—Yes
Load ratio—Yes
Manual lap—Yes
Rest timer—Yes
Auto max HR—Yes
Auto scroll—Yes
Finish time—Yes
HR calories—Yes
Voice alerts—Yes
Custom alerts—Yes
Physio TrueUp—Yes
Recovery time—Yes
Training load—Yes
VO2 Max (Run)—Yes
Course guidance—Yes
Training effect—Yes
Virtual Partner—Yes
Race an Activity—Yes
Advanced workouts—Yes
Interval training—Yes
Race glance/widget—Yes
Training load focus—Yes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)—Yes
GPS speed and distance—Yes
Improved recovery time—Yes
Configurable lap alerts—Yes
Customizable data pages—Yes
Unified training status—Yes
Touch and/or button lock—Yes
Activity history on watch—Yes
Multisport auto transition—Yes
Downloadable training plans—Yes
Training effect (anaerobic)—Yes
Manual multisport activities—Yes
HRM running pace and distance—Yes
Customizable activity profiles—Yes
Auto Pause® automatic timer halt—Yes
Respiration rate (during exercise)—yes (with compatible accessory)
Auto Lap® interval tracking feature—Yes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)—Yes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)—Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)—Yes

Wrist Fit

Amazfit Balance 2

Sits best on wrists ~50–68mm wide (≈ 13.4–18.2cm circumference).

Garmin Forerunner 265

Sits best on wrists ~49–66mm wide (≈ 13.1–17.6cm circumference).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amazfit Balance 2 bigger than the Garmin Forerunner 265?

The Amazfit Balance 2 is bigger — 47.4mm vs 46.1mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Amazfit Balance 2 or the Garmin Forerunner 265?

The Amazfit Balance 2 suits wrists around 50–68mm wide, and the Garmin Forerunner 265 around 49–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Amazfit Balance 2 and Garmin Forerunner 265 side by side at true scale?

Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

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