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Series

Balance1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Listed in the Explore other Balance models block

Forerunner1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Product title Forerunner 55. Garmin Forerunner running watch line.

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

W2566AP1N, W2566AP2N, BA3ST-C1210035001, BA3TB-C1210035002, A2677, A25661Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026US SKUs W2566AP1N stainless steel and W2566AP2N titanium2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026EU SKUs BA3ST-C1210035001 stainless steel and BA3TB-C1210035002 titanium black

A04162, 010-02562-50, 010-02562-51, 010-02562-52, 010-02562-531Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026The page colour selector lists 010-02562-50 Black, 010-02562-51 White, 010-02562-52 Aqua and 010-02562-53 Grey. These are the Singapore part numbers. A04162 is the hardware model number from the manual and the EU declaration.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back cover: M/N A04162.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%2055_DoC-EU.pdfRead 6 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity, issued 23/03/2021, revised 14/08/2025: Model Numbers A04162, Forerunner 55.

GTIN / EAN

850082990313, 850082990320, 6972596109983, 69725961099761Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026US barcodes from the Shopify product feed: 850082990313 stainless steel, 850082990320 titanium2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026EU barcodes from the Shopify product feed: 6972596109983 stainless steel, 6972596109976 titanium black

7537592833227Retailer pageelectronicscrazy.sg/garmin-gm-010-02562-50-forerunner-55-smartwatch-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact Singapore black SKU 010-02562-50. No barcode from the European -10 model is transferred. Published text: Model: GM-010-02562-50. GTIN, UPC, EAN, JAN or ISBN: 753759283322

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

2 June 20265Press releasezepp.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-a-new-era-of-hybrid-training-with-balance-3-and-balance-ultraRead 15 October 2026Press release dated June 2, 2026

2 June 20213Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-2Read 6 October 2026Olathe, June 2, 2021 announcement.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

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

Amazfit Balance 29Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/2026/06/06/amazfit-balance-3-vs-2-ultraRead 15 October 2026Compared against the Balance 2 as the previous model10Reviewnotebookcheck.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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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.

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Garmin Forerunner 7020Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blog/verschillen-forerunner-70-en-forerunner-55Read 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog says the Forerunner 70 is the successor of the Forerunner 55.

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

$369.995Press releasezepp.com/press-release/amazfit-introduces-a-new-era-of-hybrid-training-with-balance-3-and-balance-ultraRead 15 October 2026Stainless steel USD 369.99. Titanium USD 449.99, listed as coming soon in the release. US price excludes tax

$199.993Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-2Read 6 October 2026Suggested retail price of $199.99.

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.

€369.96Press articlesmartzone.de/amazfit-balance-3-vorgestelltRead 15 October 2026Launch article of 13 June 2026 on the German market: stainless steel EUR 369.90 and titanium EUR 449.90, as published with VAT. The German Amazfit store lists the same prices

€199.998Press releasegarmin.com/fr-FR/newsroom/journee-mondiale-de-la-course-a-pied-garminlance-la-forerunner-55-une-montre-de-running-connectee-pour-un-style-de-vie-sain-et-equilibreRead 7 October 2026Garmin France launch release, 2 June 2021, public euro recommended retail price. The original black, white and aqua packages are included. This is not the later Grey package price. Published text: 3 modèles, noir, blanc ou bleu, sont disponibles dès à présent au prix public conseillé de 199,99 €.

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-3Read 15 October 2026

SG7Retailer pageelectronicscrazy.sg/garmin-gm-010-02562-50-forerunner-55-smartwatch-blackRead 7 October 2026The exact 010-02562-50 package is listed for Singapore. This is the source market, not an inferred language market. Published text: Sold and shipped from Singapore

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Stainless Steel, Titanium Black1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

Black, White, Aqua, Grey1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Colour names verbatim from the Singapore colour selector. The US launch release names black, white and aqua. Grey appears on the Singapore page only.3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-2Read 6 October 2026Black, white or aqua at launch.

Segment

Sport1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Marketed as a Hybrid Training watch for gym, running and recovery

Sport3Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-2Read 6 October 2026Maker describes it as an easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch.

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.

51.4mm1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Technical Specifications, Case diameter (industry standard measurement) 51.4 x 51.4 mm. The screen diameter under the sapphire cover is 44.8 mm

42mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026One size. Specs: Physical size 42 x 42 x 11.6 mm. Reviews confirm only a 42 mm case is sold.6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/garmin-forerunner-55Read 6 October 2026The Forerunner 55 is only available with a 42mm case.

Case shape

Round7Reviewgadgetsandwearables.com/2026/07/07/amazfit-balance-3-reviewRead 15 October 2026Round 1.5 inch display in a 51.4 mm case

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Maker product photos show a round case with a round 1.04 in display.

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-3Read 15 October 2026Stainless steel model: stainless steel frame and parts with a fiber-reinforced polymer shell. Titanium model: Grade 5 titanium frame and case with stainless steel buttons. Base values describe the stainless steel model

Plastic10Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Housing material. Garmin does not publish a housing material in the exact model comparison table. The separate maker datasheet bezel row must not be treated as housing material. Published text: The watch has a plastic case (in black, white or aqua)

Case material (as published)

Stainless Steel Frame & Parts, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Shell1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

Plastic10Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Broad published material. Gadgets & Wearables specifies a fibre-reinforced polymer case, which is a plastic subtype. Galaxus independently calls the case plastic. No back material is inferred. Published text: The watch has a plastic case

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

Fiber-reinforced polymer9Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/2026/06/06/amazfit-balance-3-vs-2-ultraRead 15 October 2026Stainless steel model uses a plastic bottom shell. The maker lists a fiber-reinforced polymer shell. The titanium back is not stated

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

Height51.4Width51.4Thickness12.5mm(2 × 2 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Thickness is the 12.5 mm figure excluding the heart rate sensor. Including the sensor it is 14.6 mm

Height42Width42Thickness11.6mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Specs: Physical size 42 x 42 x 11.6 mm. The page does not say whether the thickness includes the heart rate sensor.

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

62g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Without strap. Stainless steel 62 g, titanium black 55 g

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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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37g(1.3 oz)11Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/compareRead 7 October 202642 mm watch with its supplied silicone strap. Maker weight is unqualified. Forbes explicitly says 37 g including strap at https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2026/04/28/the-surprising-garmin-watch-london-marathon-winner-sabastian-sawe-used/. This qualifies the matching maker weight. No case-only value is inferred. Published text: Weight: 37 g12Press articleforbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2026/04/28/the-surprising-garmin-watch-london-marathon-winner-sabastian-sawe-usedRead 7 October 2026Explicit strap scope of the matching maker 37 g claim: weighing just 37g including strap. This is reported specification prose, not a reviewer scale measurement.19Maker product pagegarmin.com/es-MX/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact single-product maker Peso 37 g. Forbes independently supplies including-strap scope for same published 37 g. Not inferred case-only mass or measurement.

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-3Read 15 October 2026Footnote 10: 10 ATM per ISO 22810:2010, SGS report SUER260400047071

5ATM1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 20262Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 49: Water rating Swim, 5 ATM. Footnote: withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Footnote 10

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

EN13319:2000, ISO 6425:2018, GB/T 30106:20131Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Footnote 19: EN13319:2000, ISO 6425:2018 and GB/T 30106:2013

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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-3Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 45 m freediving and recreational scuba diving. The manual states the 45 m maximum diving display depth

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Footnote 11: passed six tests according to MIL-STD-810G-2014, report SUER260400046971. Prolonged exposure is not recommended

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MIL-STD-810 tests

Low pressure, High temperature, Low temperature, Temperature shock, Vibration, Impact1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Military-Grade Resistance row: low pressure, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock, vibration and impact 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°C4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Basic Parameters, page 6: 0 to 45 degrees C. Model numbers A2677 and A2566 are printed in the same table

Min-20Max60°C2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 49 Specifications: operating temperature range -20 to 60 C. Charging range 0 to 45 C is separate.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

MIP1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Technical Specifications, Display, Material: AMOLED

Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 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-3Read 15 October 2026Technical Specifications, Display, Size 1.5 inch

1.04in(2.6 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Specs: Display size 1.04 in (26.3 mm) diameter.

Resolution

480 × 480px1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

208 × 208px1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 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-3Read 15 October 2026

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Basic Operations, pages 2-3: swipe and tap gestures on the screen

No5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2021/06/garmin-forerunner-55-depth-review.htmlRead 6 October 2026There's no touchscreen here. Two buttons on the right, three on the left.

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.

3,000nits1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Footnote 12: up to 3,000 nits, not supported if battery is below 30 percent. With automatic brightness the watch can reach up to 2,000 nits depending on the environment

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Always On Display section, page 6

Yes5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2021/06/garmin-forerunner-55-depth-review.htmlRead 6 October 2026The screen is always-on, all the time. MIP display.

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

Other glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Specs: Lens material chemically strengthened glass. No brand name is given.

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire glass1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Technical Specifications lists a sapphire cover and the comparison table lists sapphire glass

Chemically strengthened glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary7Reviewgadgetsandwearables.com/2026/07/07/amazfit-balance-3-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the stainless steel model, Zepp OS 6

Proprietary13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model specification inventory. Not Wear OS or watchOS. Published text: Operating system at launch Garmin proprietary

OS at launch

Zepp OS 67Reviewgadgetsandwearables.com/2026/07/07/amazfit-balance-3-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says Zepp OS 6 adds depth on the Balance 3. The comparison article says the watch ships with Zepp OS 6

Garmin proprietary13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Published software family. No unsupported launch firmware number is supplied. Published text: Operating system at launch Garmin proprietary

Software

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Latest OS

Zepp OS 67Reviewgadgetsandwearables.com/2026/07/07/amazfit-balance-3-reviewRead 15 October 2026Zepp OS 6. The maker page lists OTA 7, September 2026 as the latest software update

Forerunner 55 software 11.0314Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/running-multisport/f/forerunner-55-series/416431/forerunner-55-series-software-update-11-03---100Read 7 October 2026Official Garmin staff release announcement. Latest confirmed public software rollout located as of 2026-10-07. User reports of 11.04 have no official release proof and are not substituted. Published text: Software version 11.03 for the Forerunner 55 is at 100% rollout.

Works with

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026

Phone requirement

Android 8.0 and above, iOS 17.0 and above1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Supported Devices: Android 8.0 and Above, iOS 17.0 and Above

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App store

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mini App installation, page 55: download and install more apps in the app store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026

Voice assistants

Zepp Flow1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Zepp Flow 2.0 voice control, languages in footnote 8

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Chipset

ZPS3044S9Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/2026/06/06/amazfit-balance-3-vs-2-ultraRead 15 October 2026Comparison table Processor row: ZPS3044s for the Balance 3 and Balance Ultra, ZPS3044 for the Balance 2. The German launch article also names ZPS3044S

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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.

64GB1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Technical Specifications, Other: 64 GB

32 MB11Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/compareRead 7 October 2026Published onboard data-history memory, not RAM, user-free capacity or Connect IQ app RAM. Decimal MB to GB conversion. Independently confirmed on exact Forerunner 55 010-02562-02 maker page https://www.garmin.com/es-MX/p/741137/pn/010-02562-02/, which states Memoria/historial 32 MB. Older 200-hour activity-history claims are not converted to capacity. Direct compare shell needs JavaScript, readable indexed maker table supplied the exact one-product column. Published text: Memory/history: 32 MB19Maker product pagegarmin.com/es-MX/compareRead 7 October 2026Public indexed exact single-product Forerunner 55 maker comparison table Memoria/historial 32 MB, independently read in full. Decimal 0.032 GB. History-data storage, not RAM or user-free capacity. Direct HTTP compare shell requires JavaScript and is not bypassed.

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED)1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Sensors, Health: BioTracker 6.0 PPG Biometric Sensor (5PD + 2LED)

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Sensors table: Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor. DC Rainmaker identifies it as the Elevate V3 sensor.

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

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Electrical heart rate row says No and ECG says No

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model health feature inventory. Garmin maker sensor table lists Elevate optical HR and accelerometer, no ECG. Published text: ECG No

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

No5Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2021/06/garmin-forerunner-55-depth-review.htmlRead 6 October 2026Garmin doesn't enable PulseOx on the FR55, so you won't get blood oxygen levels with this watch.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Health Features, 24H Monitoring lists skin temperature (thermometer)

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model health feature inventory. Weather temperatures and phone forecasts are not skin-temperature sensing. Published text: Skin temperature No

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

None8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Blood pressure row says No

None13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model feature inventory. Optical heart rate and all-day stress are separate functions. Published text: Blood pressure No

Body composition sensor

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Body composition row says No

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Skin conductance (EDA)

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Galvanic skin response row says No

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model sensor inventory. Stress estimates do not establish EDA hardware. Published text: Galvanic skin response No

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-3Read 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026The Sensors table lists only GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, the Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor and Accelerometer. Garmin lists gyroscope, compass and barometric altimeter in this table on watches that have them.

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Not in the Sensors table, which lists only GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate HR and Accelerometer. DC Rainmaker readers confirm no barometric altimeter.

Compass

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Movement sensors row lists a geomagnetic sensor. The manual Control Center lists a Compass control3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Control Center lists Compass and Barometer as addable controls

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Not in the Sensors table, which lists only GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate HR and Accelerometer.

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model sensor inventory. Gesture and manually adjustable backlight are separate functions. Published text: Ambient light sensor No

Depth gauge

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special workout modes, Diving, pages 21-23: the diving modes report depth and depth alerts

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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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No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model sensor inventory explicitly lists no temperature sensor. Current weather from a paired phone is not onboard sensing. Published text: Temperature No

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-3Read 15 October 202624H heart rate, blood oxygen and stress. Heart rate and blood oxygen alerts. Sleep HRV and sleep stages. HybridCharge readiness. Menstrual cycle tracking. Not medical devices (footnote 2)

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Health Monitoring: wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second), abnormal heart rate alerts (high and low), all-day stress, sleep (advanced), Woman's Health. Sleep stages from the manual page 19. Wellness functions, not medical.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 19: sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages and sleep movement. Page 23: abnormal heart rate alert.

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, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Trackback, Golf courses, Ski resort maps1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Smart recognition of 8 sports movements. VO2 max, training stress balance and training load. Running power. Pool and open water swimming modes. Strength training with 25 recognised exercises. Interval training on the watch. Offline maps with turn-by-turn directions. Golf with downloadable course maps. Ski resort maps3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Navigation, pages 17-18: Return to starting point offers a straight line or Backtracking along the recorded route. The other features come from the maker page

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Interval workouts1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Training table: VO2 Max (Run), Recovery time, Interval training. Swimming: Pool Swimming profile only, no open water profile. Move IQ is listed. The manual page 20 says Move IQ can automatically start and save a timed walking or running activity. The page footnote says the watch is not compatible with on-device courses.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 20: Move IQ can automatically start and save a timed walking or running activity. Page 14 interval workouts. Page 25 VO2 max estimate for running. Page 26 recovery time.

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 gas3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diving section: recreational scuba diving with one configurable breathing gas (default Air) and freediving, with automatic dive detection

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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 pod, Smart trainer1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Heart rate belts, running and cycling power meters, cycling speed and cadence sensors. Stryd footpods named for HYROX Race Mode pace. OTA 7 (September 2026) added FTMS bike trainers and spin bikes

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Foot pod capable, Speed and cadence sensor support. The manual page 22 adds ANT+ chest heart rate monitors. DC Rainmaker notes there is no direct power meter support.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 22: compatible with ANT+ chest heart rate monitors. Page 37 foot pod. Page 38 bike speed or cadence sensor.

Safety

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

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Navigation, safety and special features row says No

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Safety table: Incident Detection during select activities only. By the field definition this is not general fall detection.

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.

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Emergency SOS row says No. The flashlight has an SOS light mode that is not an emergency call

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Safety table: Assistance. Sends a message with location to emergency contacts set in Garmin Connect. Needs a paired phone with data. It does not contact emergency services.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 32: hold LIGHT to send a message with name, LiveTrack link and GPS location to emergency contacts. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services. Needs a paired phone with a data plan.

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.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Safety table: LiveTrack. Needs a paired phone with data.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 32: LiveTrack lets friends and family follow races and training in real time.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Red and white flashlight

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model feature inventory. Display backlight is not a dedicated flashlight. Published text: LED flashlight No

Positioning

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

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026GNSS rows list GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou. The maker says six satellite systems without naming them, so the sixth is not stored

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Sensors table: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo. The manual page 42 names the same three systems.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42: GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO. GPS + GLONASS and GPS + GALILEO are separate settings.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

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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-3Read 15 October 202664 GB storage with preloaded contour maps. Base, contour and ski resort maps

No6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/garmin-forerunner-55Read 6 October 2026The display isn't high-res enough to show maps of running routes. The maker page also says the watch is not compatible with on-device courses.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

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Bluetooth version

5.21Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Connection: Bluetooth, BLE 5.2, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz

4.1 BLE15Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/producttype/smartwatches-2446/brand/garmin-201/compare/forerunner-55-vs-70-25652Read 7 October 2026Forerunner 55 left column, SKU 010-02562-10, 42 mm. Maker states Bluetooth Low Energy without a core version. Only published retailer version is stored. Bluetooth software version numbers such as 0.00 are unrelated. Published text: Bluetooth version: 4.1 BLE

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 44Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 15 October 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-3Read 15 October 2026

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

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026Cellular row says No. No cellular model is sold

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Connectivity row lists Bluetooth and ANT+ only. All four colour part numbers share one spec table. No cellular edition is listed.

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.

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No2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 49 Specifications: Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 1 dBm maximum. No 13.56 MHz NFC radio is listed. The maker page lists no Garmin Pay.

Contactless payments

Yes2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Zepp Pay binds up to eight bank cards. Footnote 9: supported by Curve and participating issuer banks in 31 European countries

No9Maker spec sheet (PDF)shop.meinetelewelt.at/public/files/pdf/1.75.479.10150-Datenblatt.pdfRead 7 October 2026Forerunner 55 column in the maker datasheet comparison table, page 3. Filled dot denotes supported, open circle unsupported. Garmin Pay is absent. Published text: Garmin Music | Garmin Pay: ○|○

Payment services

Zepp Pay2Maker product pageeu.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Zepp Pay, in Europe through Curve

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Ultra-wideband

No8Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balance-3Read 15 October 2026UWB row says No

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model radio inventory. Maker-hosted A04162 radio report lists ANT and BLE only. Published text: UWB No

Satellite

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ANT+

No1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Footnote 5: connection to peripheral devices only supports BLE devices

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 20262Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 37: the watch pairs with wireless sensors using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology.

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

No13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model audio inventory. Manual key and alert tones are beeps, not a voice/media speaker. Published text: Speakers No

Microphones

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013Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model audio inventory lists no microphone. This is zero installed microphones, not an unspecified voice assistant microphone count. Published text: Microphone No

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-3Read 15 October 2026Bluetooth calls with microphone and speaker. No cellular model

None13Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/garmin-forerunner-55Read 7 October 2026Exact model capability inventory. Incoming call notifications and phone controls are separate from speaking on the watch. Published text: Bluetooth calling No

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

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multimedia Features, Local music playback, page 49: plays mp3 and flac files stored on the watch through the speaker or Bluetooth audio

No9Maker spec sheet (PDF)shop.meinetelewelt.at/public/files/pdf/1.75.479.10150-Datenblatt.pdfRead 7 October 2026Forerunner 55 column in the maker datasheet comparison table, page 3. No Garmin Music. Phone playback remote control is a separate supported function. Published text: Garmin Music | Garmin Pay: ○|○

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.

37Reviewgadgetsandwearables.com/2026/07/07/amazfit-balance-3-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: three buttons plus a fully functioning rotating crown

52Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 5 Device Overview lists five buttons: LIGHT, START STOP, BACK, DOWN, UP.

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

Up button, Down button, Power/Back button4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026About the Watch, page 1 labels Upper, Lower, Select and Power/Back buttons. The user manual names the controls Up, Down and Back, with the crown press as Select. The crown is counted separately

LIGHT, START STOP, BACK, DOWN, UP2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Button labels verbatim from page 5 Device Overview.

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

Rotating3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Basic Operations table: rotate the digital crown to scroll and press it to select. Whether it has haptic feedback is not stated

None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 5 Device Overview shows five push buttons and no crown.

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

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None2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 5 Device Overview shows five push buttons and no rotating bezel. The bezel carries printed button labels.

Gestures

Cover the screen to turn it off3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Commonly used gestures, page 3: cover the screen to turn it off

Raise and turn wrist to activate backlight16Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Owner manual version 9, January 2026, printed page 45 Changing the Backlight Settings. Supports separate activity and non-activity settings. No touchscreen gesture is claimed. Published text: Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.

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-3Read 15 October 2026658 mAh (rated value)

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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 3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	504
Heavy use	No	240
Always-on	No	168
GPS, dual-band	No	41
GPS, power saving	No	84

Source1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Typical use 21 days (504 h), heavy use 10 days (240 h), AOD mode 7 days (168 h). Accuracy GPS 41 h is AOD off with dual frequency and all satellite systems. Power saving GPS 84 h is AOD off with single frequency and GPS low power consumption. Workloads in footnote 1. Power saving GPS is the maker's own preset name

BGarmin Forerunner 55

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
GPS	No	20

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Specs: Smartwatch Mode up to 2 weeks (336 h), GPS mode up to 20 hours. The manual page 49 states up to 14 days with smart notifications and wrist heart rate.2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 49: up to 14 days for smartwatch mode with smart notifications and wrist heart rate (336 h). Up to 20 hr in GPS mode.

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

336h=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.

168h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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 pins4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging the Watch, page 3: metal contacts on the back of the watch meet the charging puck. USB-C attaches to the puck

Proprietary plug2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 48: the watch comes with a proprietary charging cable that plugs into the charging port on the watch.

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

Charges on the supplied magnetic charging head. A USB-C cable is not included. The manual recommends a power adapter with a charging current of 1 A or above and lists the input as DC 5 V 1.5 A max.4Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging the Watch, page 3: a power adapter with a charging current of 1 A or above gives the best speed. Basic Parameters, page 6: Input DC 5 V 1.5 A MAX

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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.

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120min2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 48: charging a fully depleted battery takes up to two hours. Published as an upper bound. The page asks for an adapter of at least 5 W.

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-3Read 15 October 2026

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 20262Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 49: compatible with 20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: Strap Attachment 22mm Quick Release

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 20262Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 49: slide the quick-release pin on the spring bar to remove the band.

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

22 mm quick release1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: Strap Attachment 22mm Quick Release. Nylon and silicone 22 mm straps are listed as compatible

20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 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-3Read 15 October 2026

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026

Strap

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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 3

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

Source1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Min. and Max. Wrist Dimensions 140-210 mm for the supplied silicone strap

BGarmin Forerunner 55

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
126	203

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Specs: fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm. Overall fit of the supplied band, no size name.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

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IPH-0416217Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%2055.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current maker-hosted regulatory bundle begins with February 2026 Chile declaration. Rogers Labs A04162 test report 210120 cover is bundle PDF page 2 and explicitly lists FCC ID IPH-04162 and IC 1792A-04162. Hardware A04162 matches the manual. ANT/BLE radios only, no core Bluetooth version inferred.

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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Other certifications

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ISED Canada: 1792A-04162, EU RED 2014/53/EU Declaration of Conformity, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU Declaration of Conformity, Chile SUBTEL Resolution 737 compliance declaration (2026)17Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%2055.pdfRead 7 October 2026Bundle PDF page 2 Rogers Labs report cover lists Canada IC 1792A-04162. EU directives are independently stated in exact A04162 maker DoC revised 14 August 2025. Bundle PDF page 1 declares Chile SUBTEL Resolution 737 compliance 2026 for Forerunner 55/A04162. Radio/environmental compliance, not medical clearance.18Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.garmin.com/pumac/Forerunner%2055_DoC-EU.pdfRead 7 October 2026English first page, model A04162, Forerunner 55. Application of Council Directive: 2011/65/EU. 2014/53/EU. Declaration revised 14 August 2025. These are RoHS and RED compliance, not medical clearance.

In the box

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In the box

Smartwatch (including Standard Strap), Magnetic Charging Head (no cable), Instruction Manual1Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026Packing list

Forerunner 55, Charging cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026In The Box tab, verbatim.

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-3Read 15 October 2026Magnetic charging head without cable

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026In The Box lists the watch, a charging cable and documentation. No power adapter.

Links

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Product page

us.amazfit.com/products/balance-31Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

www.garmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-black1Maker product pagegarmin.com.sg/products/wearables/forerunner-55-blackRead 6 October 2026Garmin Singapore product page, part number 010-02562-50. The Garmin US product page no longer loads (404 on the access date). Specs, In The Box and the colour selector were read from the page HTML.

Spec sheet

us.amazfit.com/products/balance-31Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/balance-3Read 15 October 2026

shop.meinetelewelt.at/public/files/pdf/1.75.479.10150-Datenblatt.pdf9Maker spec sheet (PDF)shop.meinetelewelt.at/public/files/pdf/1.75.479.10150-Datenblatt.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin product datasheet distributed by a retailer. PDF created 2 June 2021. The Forerunner 55 column is distinct from the 45, 245 Music and 745 columns. Some dimensional cells are rounded or mistyped, so existing exact manual dimensions are retained. Published text: DATENBLATT FORERUNNER 55

Manual

support.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdf3Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance_3/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 15 October 2026Global version user manual, 56 pages, dated May 2026

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdf2Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/Forerunner_55_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 6 October 2026Forerunner 55 Owner's Manual, version 9, January 2026. Printed page numbers in notes.

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-3Read 15 October 20261 year warranty, US store

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Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.