Garmin Vivoactive 5 vs Amazfit Balance 2

Garmin Vivoactive 5

Garmin Vivoactive 5

vsAmazfit Balance 2

Amazfit Balance 2

Garmin Vivoactive 5Amazfit Balance 2
Display1.2-inch (30.4 mm) AMOLED touchscreen, 390x390 pixels, optional always-on mode1.5-inch AMOLED, 480x480, 323 ppi, up to 2,000 nits, sapphire glass
Case42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm, 23 g without band; lightweight aluminum bezel with silicone band—
BatteryUp to 11 days in smartwatch modeUp to 21 days (typical use), up to 10 days (heavy use); up to 33 hours in accurate GPS mode; 658 mAh; about 2 hours to charge
HealthHeart rate, respiration, Pulse Ox, stress, Body Battery, sleep score with sleep coach and nap detection, HRV status, morning report, women's health tracking—
FeaturesGarmin Pay, music storage with Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer, 30+ preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, Garmin Coach plans, wheelchair mode, guided meditation, Connect IQ, safety and tracking features—
ConnectivityWorks with iPhone and Android; text replies on compatible Android phonesBluetooth 5.2, Bluetooth calls, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz; two speakers and a microphone
Durability5 ATM water rating (swim)10 ATM water resistance; certified for freediving and recreational scuba diving to 45 m
ColorsBlack/Slate, Ivory/Cream Gold, Navy/Metallic Navy, Orchid/Metallic Orchid—
Body—Aluminum alloy frame and fiber-reinforced polymer case; 47.4 x 47.4 x 12.3 mm; 43 g without strap; 22 mm strap
Positioning—Dual-band GPS with six satellite systems; free offline maps including golf course and ski resort maps
Sensors—BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor (5PD + 2LED), accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, ambient light, geomagnetic, temperature
Sports—180+ sports modes, official HYROX modes, smart strength training, HybridCharge training and recovery view
OS—Zepp OS 6; Zepp App for Android 7.0+ and iOS 15.0+, no subscription required for workout and recovery data