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Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

Size, specs & wrist fit compared

Amazfit Balance
Amazfit Balance
Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED010-03398-00
Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED
46.6mm × 46.6mmCheck offerView specs

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Which one fits you

Both need much the same wrist — roughly 48–67mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.

The Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED wears larger than the Amazfit Balance (46.6mm vs 46mm 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 15.1mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Amazfit Balance feels lighter (35g vs 67g, 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 121 47mm watches we hold thickness for, the Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED is thicker than 88% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.

The Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED is 0.6mm wider, 0.6mm longer, 4.5mm thicker and 32g heavier than the Amazfit Balance. Both are circular.

Amazfit

Balance

Garmin

Instinct Crossover AMOLED

Case width
46mm
46.6mm+0.6mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
46.6mm+0.6mm
Thickness
10.6mm
15.1mm+4.5mm
Weight
35g
67g+32g

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Amazfit Balance

Amazfit

Balance

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

Garmin

Instinct Crossover AMOLED

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

Case 46.0mm · Lug-to-lug 46.0mm · Thickness 10.6mm · 35g

Balanced Fit

46mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 46.0mmyour 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 46mm, 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.

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  • Across the wrist4.5mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist10.6mm off the skin

    Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (10.6mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~5.6mm under the rim

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

  • Weight on the wrist35g

    Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.6g per mm of wrist)

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

Case 46.6mm · Lug-to-lug 46.6mm · Thickness 15.1mm · 67g

Balanced Fit

46.6mm on a 55mm wrist

10:09TUE 12lug to lug 46.6mmyour wrist 55.0mm

Across the wrist it works — 4.2mm spare each side — but a tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one.

On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 46.6mm, 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 wrist4.2mm spare each side

    Comfortable, with visible skin either side.

  • Off the wrist15.1mm off the skin

    A tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one. (15.1mm case, back against the skin)

  • How it seats~5.9mm under the rim

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

  • Weight on the wrist67g

    Substantial without being a burden — the usual weight of a steel watch on a wrist this size. (1.2g 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 Balance46mm · 10.6mm thick
  • Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED46.6mm · 15.1mm thick

3D preview

Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED on a wrist

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

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

Battery life compared

Runtime for every power mode either watch publishes, 1 of them directly comparable.

Amazfit BalanceGarmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

  • Battery Saver

    1200 hours
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  • Smartwatch

    14 days
    14 days
  • GPS

    26 hours
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Specifications

The short version

6 key specs
SpecAmazfitBalanceGarminInstinct Crossover AMOLED
Case Width46mm46.6mm
Thickness10.6mm15.1mm
Weight35g67g
ShapeCircularCircular
Display typeOLED/AMOLEDAMOLED (always-on)
Released20232025

Every specification

372 specs
SpecAmazfit BalanceGarmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED
Design
width46—
height46—
volume22.43 cm³—
weight35 g—
thickness10.6—
ATM rating5 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 rating50 m—
Watch band is replaceableYes—
Has sapphire glass displayNo—
maximum operating temperature45 °C—
Ingress Protection (IP) ratingIP68—
has branded damage-resistant glassNo—
lowest potential operating temperature0 °C—
Battery
charge time2 hours—
battery life14 days—
battery power475 mAh—
has wireless chargingNo—
has a removable batteryNo—
battery life with GPS on26 hours—
Has a solar power batteryNo—
has a rechargeable batteryYes—
battery life in power save mode1200 hours—
Sensors
has GPSYes—
has a compassYes—
Has a barometerYes—
has a gyroscopeYes—
Has a cadence sensorYes—
has an accelerometerYes—
Monitors perspirationNo—
Has a heart rate monitorYes—
Has a temperature sensorYes—
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes—
Stocks—Yes
Calendar—Yes
Passcode—Yes
Connectivity—Bluetooth®, ANT+®
Garmin Share—Yes
Find My Phone—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
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile—Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app—Yes
Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device)—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
Features
release date2023-09-01—
Has a stopwatchYes—
Has smart alarmNo—
warranty period1 years—
Has call controlYes—
Has silent alarmYes—
has HRV trackingYes—
internal storage2.2GB—
measures VO2 maxYes—
Has notificationsYes—
Has ECG technologyNo—
Locates your phoneYes—
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 warningsYes—
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—
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 divingNo—
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
Weight—67 g
Battery life—Smartwatch: Up to 14 days (5 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 18 days GPS Only: Up to 29 hours (24 hours always on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 18 hours (16 hours always on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 15 hours (13 hours always on)* Max Battery GPS: Up to 53 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 12 days *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Battery type—Lithium ion
Display Size—1.2" (30 mm) diameter with a center hole
Case material—fiber-reinforced polymer
Color display—Yes
Lens material—Sapphire Crystal
Physical size—46.6 x 46.6 x 15.1 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm
Bezel material—fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel
Memory/History—4 GB
Strap material—silicone
Charging method—Garmin proprietary plug charger
Large font option—Yes
Display resolution—390 x 390 pixels
QuickFit® watch band compatible—yes (22 mm)
Variant
Color—Charcoal
Available Colors—Charcoal; Bronze/Sunburst
Clock Features
Sleep—yes (advanced)
Hydration—yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Breathwork—Yes
Fitness age—Yes
Sleep coach—Yes
Health status—Yes
Nap detection—Yes
All-day stress—Yes
Women's health—yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshot—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
Heart rate (constant, every second)—Yes
Gaming 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
Cycling Features
Time and distance alerts—Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)—Yes
Drill logging (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
Golfing Features
Tides—Yes
Sight 'N Go—Yes
Tide glance—Yes
UltraTrac mode—Yes
Vertical speed—Yes
GPS coordinates—Yes
Area calculation—Yes
Elevation profile—Yes
Projected waypoint—Yes
Total ascent/descent—Yes
Future elevation plot—Yes
Distance to destination—Yes
Expedition GPS Activity—Yes
Sun and moon information—Yes
Barometric trend indicator with storm alert—Yes
Running Features
Tournament legal—Yes
Digital scorecard—Yes
Garmin AutoShot™—Yes
Round timer/odometer—Yes
Auto CourseView updates—Yes
Yardage to layups/doglegs—Yes
Hazards and course targets—Yes
Pairs with Garmin Golf app—Yes
Green View with manual pin position—Yes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)—Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)—Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)—Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)—manual
What You'll Love
Timer—Yes
Stopwatch—Yes
Time/date—Yes
Alarm clock—Yes
Analog hands—Yes
Display type—AMOLED (always-on)
Water rating—10 ATM
GPS Time Sync—Yes
Garmin Pay™—Yes
LED flashlight—Yes
Multi-band GPS—Yes
Training status—Yes
Training readiness—Yes
Sunrise/sunset times—Yes
Pulse Ox blood oxygen—Yes
Sleep score and insights—Yes
Automatic daylight saving time—Yes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)—Up to 14 days (5 days always-on)
Activity Profiles
Assistance—Yes
Live Event Sharing—Yes
Incident Detection during select activities—Yes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables—Yes
Tactical Features
Gaming Activity—Yes
GameOn™ app compatible—Yes
Outdoor Recreation
TracBack®—Yes
Back to start—Yes
Reference point—Yes
Point-to-point navigation—Yes
Bread crumb trail in real time—Yes
Daily Smart Features
HIIT workouts—Yes
Yoga workouts—Yes
Cardio workouts—Yes
Pilates workouts—Yes
Strength workouts—Yes
Garmin Running Coach Experts—Yes
On-screen workout animations—Yes
On-screen workout muscle maps—Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)—Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)—Yes
Mapping & Navigation
Courses—Yes
MTB Grit & Flow—Yes
Race an activity—Yes
Power meter compatible—Yes
Advanced cycling dynamics—Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lights—Yes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)—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
Activity Tracking 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
Workout benefit—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
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
Heat and altitude acclimation—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
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings—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
Workout and Training Plans
Gym—Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Swim—Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Cycling—Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Wellness—Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility
Multisport—Triathlon, Swimrunning
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
Motor sports—Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
On the water—Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Whitewater, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing
Racket sports—Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Indoor running—Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor running—Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing
Snow and winter—Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Outdoor recreation—Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Other activity profiles—Horseback Riding, Inline Skating, Tactical
Health & Wellness Monitoring
GPS—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
Safety and Tracking Features
XERO™ Locations—Yes
Dual grid coordinates—Yes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Run workouts—Yes
Running power—Yes
Race predictor—Yes
Foot pod capable—Yes
Running dynamics—Yes
Lactate threshold—yes (with compatible accessory)
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 (GCT balance with accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and pace—Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)—Yes

Wrist Fit

Amazfit Balance

Sits best on wrists ~48–66mm wide (≈ 12.8–17.6cm circumference).

Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED

Sits best on wrists ~49–67mm wide (≈ 13.1–17.9cm circumference).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amazfit Balance bigger than the Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED?

The Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED is bigger — 46.6mm vs 46mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Amazfit Balance or the Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED?

The Amazfit Balance suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED around 49–67mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Amazfit Balance and Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED 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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