Amazfit Balance 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 5
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 17 cm (6.7 in) round, the Amazfit Balance 2's lugs overhang and the Garmin Vivoactive 5's do not; the Garmin Vivoactive 5 fills the wrist at 16–17.5 cm, the Amazfit Balance 2 at 18–20 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the Amazfit Balance 2 has the larger screen, 1.5 in across against 1.2 in on the Garmin Vivoactive 5.
- Battery: 21 days for the Amazfit Balance 2 against 11 days for the Garmin Vivoactive 5 in everyday use; 33 hours for the Amazfit Balance 2 against 21 hours for the Garmin Vivoactive 5 with GPS on.
- Only the Amazfit Balance 2 has a sapphire lens.
The Amazfit Balance 2 is 5.2mm wider and 1.2mm thicker than the Garmin Vivoactive 5.
Amazfit
Balance 2
Garmin
Vivoactive 5
Case width
47.4mm
42.2mm−5.2mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.1mm−1.2mm
Amazfit Balance 2 or Garmin Vivoactive 5 by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Amazfit Balance 2≈54.5mm lug to lug, est. | Garmin Vivoactive 5≈48.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (4.7mm over) | Overhangs (1.7mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (3.1mm over) | Overhangs (0.1mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Overhangs (1.4mm over) | Sweet spot (1.6mm) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Bold (0.2mm) | Sweet spot (3.2mm) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (1.8mm) | Balanced (4.8mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Sweet spot (3.4mm) | Balanced (6.4mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (5mm) | Balanced (8mm) |
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Amazfit
Balance 2
Garmin
Vivoactive 5
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Battery life compared
Amazfit Balance 2Garmin Vivoactive 5
Smartwatch
21 days11 daysHeavy use
10 days—GPS only
33 hours21 hours
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2D Dimension Schematics
- Amazfit Balance 2 47.4mm × ≈54.5mm (est.) · 12.3mm thick
- Garmin Vivoactive 5 42.2mm × ≈48.5mm (est.) · 11.1mm thick
3D preview
Amazfit Balance 2 vs Garmin Vivoactive 5 on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
9 key specs| Spec | AmazfitBalance 2 | GarminVivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 47.4mm | 42.2mm |
| Thickness | 12.3mm | 11.1mm |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 21 days | 11 days |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Where the specifications differ
35 differences| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Garmin Vivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 47.4 | 42.2 |
| height | 47.4 | 42.2 |
| volume | 27.64 cm³ | 19.77 cm³ |
| weight | 43 g | 36 g |
| thickness | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| ATM rating | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| resolution | 480 x 480 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 1.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| pixel density | 323 ppi | 459 ppi |
| width of band | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| waterproof depth rating | 45 m | 50 m |
| Has sapphire glass display | Yes | No |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 21 days | 11 days |
| battery life with GPS on | 33 hours | 21 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| Has a barometer | Yes | No |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | No |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2025-06-24 | 2023-09-20 |
| internal storage | 32GB | 4GB |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | No |
| shows readiness level | Yes | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | No |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| supports ANT+ | No | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Is compatible with Windows | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Has weight tracking | Yes | No |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | No |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Tracks elevation | Yes | No |
| Designed for diving | Yes | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | No |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | No |
The other 74 specifications both list are identical.
Full Amazfit Balance 2 specifications →Full Garmin Vivoactive 5 specifications →