Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 44mm, where the Amazfit Balance starts to hang over the edge. Above 48mm both sit cleanly, and the Amazfit Balance gives you more presence.
The Amazfit Balance wears larger than the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm (46mm vs 42mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.
The Amazfit Balance is the slimmer of the two (10.6mm vs 14.1mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Amazfit Balance feels lighter (35g vs 63g, case only).
Among the 211 46mm watches we hold thickness for, the Amazfit Balance is thinner than 98%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.
Among the 661 42mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm is thicker than 80% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
The Amazfit Balance is 4mm wider, 4mm longer, 3.5mm thinner and 28g lighter than the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm. Both are circular.
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2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Amazfit Balance46mm · 10.6mm thick
- Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm42mm · 14.1mm thick
3D preview
Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm on a wrist
Sized to your own wrist, turned any way you like.
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 lasts 3.5× as long as the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm (14 days against 4 days).
Amazfit BalanceGarmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm
Battery Saver
1200 hours—Smartwatch
14 days4 daysGPS
26 hours16 hoursTraining
—6 hours
Specifications
The short version
10 key specs| Spec | AmazfitBalance | GarminEpix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 46mm | 42mm |
| Thickness | 10.6mm | 14.1mm |
| Weight | 35g | 63g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 14 days | 4 days |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Every specification
126 specs| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 46 | 42 |
| height | 46 | 42 |
| volume | 22.43 cm³ | 24.87 cm³ |
| weight | 35 g | 63 g |
| thickness | 10.6 | 14.1 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| resolution | 480 x 480 px | 390 x 390 px |
| screen size | 1.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 323 ppi | 452 ppi |
| width of band | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| is designed for kids | No | No |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 100 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | Yes |
| maximum operating temperature | 45 °C | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | No |
| lowest potential operating temperature | 0 °C | — |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 2 hours | — |
| battery life | 14 days | 4 days |
| battery power | 475 mAh | — |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 26 hours | 16 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 1200 hours | — |
| battery life in training mode | — | 6 hours |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Has a cadence sensor | Yes | — |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | Yes |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-09-01 | 2023-05-31 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | No | No |
| warranty period | 1 years | 1 years |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 2.2GB | 32GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| shows readiness level | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | No |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | — |
| supports ANT+ | No | Yes |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| supports Galileo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | — |
| has a cellular module | No | No |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | — |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Windows | No | Yes |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | No | Yes |
| has an external memory slot | No | No |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | No | No |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| Available on PC | — | Yes |
| Can upload maps | — | Yes |
| Has trackback mode | — | Yes |
| Has a wind speed sensor | — | No |
| Provides the sunrise/sunset time | — | Yes |
| Informs about the risk of thunderstorms | — | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Includes maps | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has live tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts ovulation | Yes | Yes |
| Can be personalised | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Displays fertile window notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Doesn’t require account | — | No |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for diving | No | No |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Detects activities automatically | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Amazfit Balance
Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazfit Balance bigger than the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm?
The Amazfit Balance is bigger — 46mm vs 42mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Amazfit Balance or the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm?
The Amazfit Balance suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm around 44–60mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Amazfit Balance and Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire 42mm 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.