Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Vivoactive 5
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
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Which one fits you
On wrists narrower than about 48mm, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 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 Vivoactive 5 (46mm vs 42.2mm 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 11.1mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
The Amazfit Balance is thinner than 98% of the 46mm watches we track and the Garmin Vivoactive 5 than 82% of the 42mm ones — so both wear flatter than their widths suggest.
The Amazfit Balance is 3.8mm wider, 3.8mm longer, 0.5mm thinner and 1g lighter than the Garmin Vivoactive 5. 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 Vivoactive 542.2mm · 11.1mm thick
3D preview
Amazfit Balance vs Garmin Vivoactive 5 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 1.3× as long as the Garmin Vivoactive 5 (14 days against 11 days).
Amazfit BalanceGarmin Vivoactive 5
Battery Saver
1200 hours—Smartwatch
14 days11 daysGPS
26 hours21 hours
Specifications
The short version
10 key specs| Spec | AmazfitBalance | GarminVivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 46mm | 42.2mm |
| Thickness | 10.6mm | 11.1mm |
| Weight | 35g | 36g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Battery life | 14 days | 11 days |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Every specification
124 specs| Spec | Amazfit Balance | Garmin Vivoactive 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 46 | 42.2 |
| height | 46 | 42.2 |
| volume | 22.43 cm³ | 19.77 cm³ |
| weight | 35 g | 36 g |
| thickness | 10.6 | 11.1 |
| ATM rating | 5 ATM | 5 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 | 459 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 | 50 m |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | No | No |
| maximum operating temperature | 45 °C | 60 °C |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating | IP68 | — |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | No | Yes |
| lowest potential operating temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
| Gorilla Glass version | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Battery | ||
| charge time | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| battery life | 14 days | 11 days |
| battery power | 475 mAh | — |
| has wireless charging | No | No |
| has a removable battery | No | No |
| battery life with GPS on | 26 hours | 21 hours |
| Has a solar power battery | No | No |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| battery life in power save mode | 1200 hours | — |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | No |
| has a gyroscope | Yes | No |
| Has a cadence sensor | Yes | No |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Monitors perspiration | No | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | Yes | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| release date | 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-20 |
| 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 | 4GB |
| measures VO2 max | Yes | Yes |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has ECG technology | No | No |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has fall detection | No | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | Yes | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| number of microphones | 1 | — |
| shows readiness level | Yes | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | No |
| measures resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | Yes | No |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | Yes | No |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| has a front camera | — | 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 |
| has aptX | — | No |
| Available on PC | — | 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 | No |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Has temperature tracking | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | No |
| 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 Vivoactive 5
Sits best on wrists ~44–60mm wide (≈ 11.7–16.0cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazfit Balance bigger than the Garmin Vivoactive 5?
The Amazfit Balance is bigger — 46mm vs 42.2mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Amazfit Balance or the Garmin Vivoactive 5?
The Amazfit Balance suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Garmin Vivoactive 5 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 Vivoactive 5 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.