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Series

Balance1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Listed in the Balance product line

Forerunner1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

W2430GL1N, BA2BK-C1202005011, A2429, A24307Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Basic Parameters, page 6, names regulatory model A2429/A2430. Existing regional store identifiers are retained.

010-03920-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Exact selected standard, non-Music US part 010-03920-00, Black with Black/Amp Yellow band. The Music hardware and other sold configurations are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

850071618297, 69725961089481Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Store barcode 850071618297 (US variant)2Maker product pagede.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Store barcode 6972596108948 (EU variant)

07537593682963Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 Portfolio: Forerunner 170 Black with 20 mm quick-release silicone band, part 010-03920-00, EAN 0753759368296. Not the Music part number.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 June 20258Press releasezepp.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-balance-2-smartwatch-and-helio-strap-for-smarter-training-better-recovery-and-peak-performanceRead 30 September 2026Availability and Pricing: global launch June 24, 2025, USD 299.99 and EUR 299.9.

12 May 20264Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Amazfit Balance9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-Amazfit-Balance-2-smartwatch-launches-with-longer-battery-life.1015909.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Amazfit Balance 2 builds on the original Amazfit Balance from 2023 and compares it with its predecessor.

Garmin Forerunner 1657Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blog/verschillen-forerunner-170-en-forerunner-165Read 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog says the Forerunner 170 is the successor of the Forerunner 165.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Amazfit Balance 310Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Amazfit-Balance-Ultra-flagship-smartwatch-launches-with-titanium-case-and-30-day-battery-life.1313695.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Amazfit unveiled the Balance 3 and the Balance Ultra as two successors to the Balance 2.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.998Press releasezepp.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-balance-2-smartwatch-and-helio-strap-for-smarter-training-better-recovery-and-peak-performanceRead 30 September 2026Availability and Pricing: global launch June 24, 2025, USD 299.99 and EUR 299.9.

$299.994Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026Standard Forerunner 170 suggested US retail price $299.99. Music $349.99 is excluded. Sales tax treatment is not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€299.98Press releasezepp.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-balance-2-smartwatch-and-helio-strap-for-smarter-training-better-recovery-and-peak-performanceRead 30 September 2026Availability and Pricing: global launch June 24, 2025, USD 299.99 and EUR 299.9.

€299.995Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/le-debut-de-votre-aventure-running-avec-les-montresforerunner-70-et-forerunner-170-de-garminRead 8 October 2026Official French announcement of 12 May 2026 publishes standard Forerunner 170 suggested launch price EUR 299.99, available 15 May. Music EUR 349.99 is excluded.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026US store and EU store (de.amazfit.com) sell it

US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Black with Black/Amp Yellow Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Maker Model/Color label for the selected reference is Black with Black/Amp Yellow Band.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Marketed as a premium multisport training partner

Sport1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

47mm4Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazfit-Balance-Sapphire-Display-Offline-Battery/dp/B0F9JFCYNXRead 30 September 2026Title: 47mm

42.6mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Case shape

Round3Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/amazfit-balance-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Classic circular watch design

Round6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Mixed materials1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Technical Specifications > Design lists Frame: Aluminum alloy and Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer. Mixed follows the published frame and case materials.

Fibre-reinforced polymer6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Frame: Aluminum alloy, Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Fibre-reinforced polymer case and bezel6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and build quality explicitly identifies both the case and bezel as fibre-reinforced polymer. Maker table independently identifies the bezel material.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height47.4Width47.4Thickness12.3mm(1.9 × 1.9 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Without heart rate base

Height42.6Width42.6Thickness11.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

43g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Without strap

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Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

10ATM1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Durability footnote 6.

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

EN13319:20001Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Durability footnote 6 gives EN13319:2000 and report SZES250400322101.

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

45m1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026FAQ: certified for diving, depths up to 45 meters, freediving and recreational scuba

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max45°C7Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Basic Parameters, printed page 6.

Min-20Max60°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 91: combined operating/storage range -20 to 60 C. Charging temperature range 0 to 45 C is excluded.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.5in(3.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Resolution

480 × 480px1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

323ppi1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Spec row Touchscreen: Sapphire glass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

2,000nits1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Up to 2,000 nits with automatic brightness, not below 30% battery

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Always On Display section, printed page 5.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire glass1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Chemically strengthened glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Zepp OS

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OS at launch

Zepp OS 53Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/amazfit-balance-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance section identifies Zepp OS 5 before the later Zepp OS 6 update.

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Software

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Latest OS

Zepp OS 61Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026OTA 10, August 2026

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Works with

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Phone requirement

Android 7.0 and above, iOS 15.0 and above1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

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App store

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Installing and Uninstalling Apps, page 51: download more apps from the app store.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Voice assistants

Zepp Flow1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

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Chipset

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Process

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CPU cores

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CPU configuration

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

32GB4Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazfit-Balance-Sapphire-Display-Offline-Battery/dp/B0F9JFCYNXRead 30 September 2026Title: 32GB Storage

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Memory/History table publishes 4 GB for the selected standard model. Offline music playback is not supported by this configuration.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Some third-party pages say 8PD + 2LED. The maker page says 5PD + 2LED

Garmin Elevate Gen 43Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 4 Product comparison: Forerunner 170 column identifies Gen 4 heart rate and Pulse Ox sensor.

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026Design and display states that the 170 uses Gen 4 rather than Gen 5 and does not offer ECG readings. Although the tested unit is Music, the published absence applies to the family and the maker comparison identifies the same Gen 4 sensor.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Temperature section, printed page 50: sensor measures skin temperature when worn.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026The same paragraph explicitly states that skin-temperature readings are not supported. The maker-listed thermometer measures ambient temperature and is not treated as skin-temperature tracking.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

None5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

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Body composition sensor

No5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

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Skin conductance (EDA)

No5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Depth gauge

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Diving sections report real-time depth and depth alarms.

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 202624H heart rate, SpO2 and stress. Abnormally high and low heart rate alerts. Sleep HRV and stages. Readiness score via Zepp Flow. Menstrual cycle tracking

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Published continuous heart rate, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, sleep stages, stress, training readiness and cycle tracking. Cycle tracking is in Garmin Connect or a Connect IQ widget. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Golf courses6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Physical indicators pages 27-30 confirm VO2 max, training load and recovery. Maker page confirms routing, swimming, golf and external running-power meter support. Advanced running-dynamics metrics were not found, so that entry is removed.

VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Running power, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026The exact standard table and overview list running dynamics/power, VO2 max, training load and recovery, pool and open-water swimming, rep counting, intervals and course guidance. Google Maps turn-by-turn directions require a paired Android phone. Breadcrumb/course tracks do not establish onboard maps.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

Freedive, Scuba, single gas6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Special workout modes > Diving, pages 20-22: freediving and recreational diving with one configured gas (default Air). Quick-start guide page 7 only describes freediving, so the fuller current manual supplies the added scuba mode.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Heart rate belt, running and cycling power meter, cycling speedometer and cadence meter, Stryd footpods

Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 55 lists external heart rate, foot pod, cycling power, speed/cadence and smart trainer support over ANT+ or Bluetooth. Printed page 19 describes smart trainer resistance control.

Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

No5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

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Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

No5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Manual Assistance alerts saved contacts through a paired compatible phone. It does not directly contact emergency services.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026LiveTrack requires a paired compatible phone and Garmin Connect with data coverage.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

No5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Health/sensor or Navigation, safety & special features row explicitly says No. Other inconsistent database rows are not used.

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 30 describes the Flashlight Screen. It is display illumination, not a dedicated hardware LED.

Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, NavIC3Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/amazfit-balance-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Dual-band (L1 + L5) with support for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, Navic

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

No6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reasons to avoid and features identify single-band GPS, without SatIQ.

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026Smart features explicitly states no offline maps, with breadcrumb navigation and route directions instead. The Music test does not support standard-model measured endurance.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth version

5.21Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

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Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

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No6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly states that the non-Music Forerunner does not have Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 47Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Basic Parameters, page 6: 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n.

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Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

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CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

No3Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/amazfit-balance-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Con: No LTE/Cellular option

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026The exact standard model has a complete radio inventory: maker connectivity lists Bluetooth and ANT+, and the manual Specifications page 91 lists only 2400-2483.5 MHz and 13.56 MHz for standard Forerunner 170. The maker selector offers standard and Music editions, with no cellular edition. This is evidence from the full model inventory, not an omitted feature row alone.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact standard model has a complete radio inventory: maker connectivity lists Bluetooth and ANT+, and the manual Specifications page 91 lists only 2400-2483.5 MHz and 13.56 MHz for standard Forerunner 170. The maker selector offers standard and Music editions, with no cellular edition. This is evidence from the full model inventory, not an omitted feature row alone.

Network

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes2Maker product pagede.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Zepp Pay with NFC. The same text is on the UK store (eu.amazfit.com)

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watchRead 8 October 2026Smart features explicitly states that both models support NFC payments through Garmin Pay.

Contactless payments

Yes2Maker product pagede.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Garmin Pay requires supported participating banks and payment networks. Country and bank availability vary.

Payment services

Zepp Pay2Maker product pagede.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Zepp Pay via Curve in 31 European countries

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 20264Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Peripheral connection only supports BLE devices

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

No8Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reasons to avoid explicitly lists no microphone, speaker or voice assistant in its 170 family discussion.

Microphones

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08Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026No microphone is explicitly stated. The reviewed unit is Music, but the limitation is discussed for both 170 versions.

Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

Phone only1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

None8Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Features section identifies taking calls on the watch as absent and available on higher models.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes5Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-2Read 30 September 2026Storage space for on-board music

No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Music chapter and printed page 91 battery table restrict on-watch playback and music GNSS modes to 170 Music. Standard model music rows are Not applicable.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

17Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026About the Watch, page 1: upper rotating button is counted as the crown, lower button as the one other control button.

54Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/run-further-with-forerunner-70-and-forerunner-170-from-garminRead 8 October 2026The announcement explicitly identifies the traditional five-button design.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Lower button7Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026About the Watch, page 1. Crown excluded from this list.

LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START/STOP, BACK/LAP2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 5-6 and watch diagram identify LIGHT, UP, DOWN, START/STOP and BACK/LAP.

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

Rotating7Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026About the Watch, page 1: rotate the upper button to switch pages.

None6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design describes five physical buttons and the touchscreen, consistent with the maker watch diagram.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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None6Reviewt3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-170-reviewRead 8 October 2026The maker diagram and selected product image show a fixed bezel.

Gestures

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Cover screen with palm, Raise wrist to wake display2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 supports covering the display with a palm. Printed page 54 describes wrist movement wake settings.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

658mAh1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AAmazfit Balance 2

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	504
Heavy use	No	240
GPS, dual-band	No	33
GPS, power saving	No	67

Source1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Battery table and footnote 1: typical use 21 days, heavy use 10 days, accurate dual-frequency all-satellite GPS 33 h, single-frequency power-saving GPS 67 h. Power-saving GPS is the only GPS saving preset the maker lists, so it is stored as GPS power saving. Typical use uses raise-to-wake and 5-minute HR checks. Heavy use uses 1-minute HR, 30 minutes of GPS daily and additional sleep/stress monitoring.

BGarmin Forerunner 170

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	240
Always-on	No	96
Low power	No	456
GPS	No	20
GPS, all systems	No	14

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Selected standard model Battery life table: up to 10 days smartwatch, 4 days display always-on, 19 days battery saver, 20 hours GPS-only and 14 hours all-systems GNSS. Days converted exactly to hours. These are maker estimates without solar augmentation. GNSS-mode AOD settings are not stated. GPS with music claims belong only to the Music configuration.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

504h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

240h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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96h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Magnetic pins7Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the Watch, printed page 2: metal contacts on the watch meet the supplied charging base. USB-C attaches to the base, not the watch.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 20262Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Use the supplied proprietary charging cable with a USB-C computer port or USB-C power adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating does not establish power accepted by the watch.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 89: supplied proprietary cable to a USB-C computer port or adapter rated for at least 5 W. The adapter rating is not watch charging input power.

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

120min1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026FAQ: about 2 hours to fully charge from empty. Approximate maker claim.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

22mm1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Strap disassembly diagrams and spring-bar instructions, pages 3-4.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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Industry-standard 20 mm quick-release straps1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Strap

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Black/Amp Yellow quick-release silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AAmazfit Balance 2

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
140	210

Source1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

BGarmin Forerunner 170

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Supplied silicone band	126	203

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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0.05W/kg2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 91 explicitly gives standard Forerunner 170 EU limb SAR 0.050 W/kg. Music has a separate 0.691 W/kg value and is excluded. This is not a US SAR value.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Smartwatch (including standard strap and accessory strap), Magnetic charging head (no cable), Instruction manual1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

Forerunner 170, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Magnetic charging head only, USB-C cable not included

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026Complete box contents list the watch, charging cable and documentation. No power adapter is listed.

Links

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Product page

us.amazfit.com/products/balance-21Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026

www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/p/1915560/pn/010-03920-00Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

us.amazfit.com/products/balance-21Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 2026Technical Specifications section.

d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/bb8c9230-2144-56be-a7ee-3603b0bbddc2.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

support.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdf6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_2/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 30 September 2026Global-version owner manual.

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-4A2FC8FE-7025-4AEC-946E-097B31131B45/EN-US/Forerunner_170_Series_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Forerunner 170 GPS Running Smartwatch Owner's Manual, US English. Shared with 170 Music. Model-specific rows and qualifiers are preserved.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-2Read 30 September 20261 Year Warranty, US store

1year9Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/legal/consumer-limited-warrantyRead 8 October 2026Current US manufacturer limited warranty, revised 30 December 2025: new non-aviation products are covered for one year from purchase through Garmin or an authorized US reseller. These Forerunner fitness watches are covered by that policy. Normal battery wear is excluded.

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