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Series

Balance3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026The Amazfit Balance leads Amazfit's Lifestyle Series and follows the GTR and GTS families.

Venu1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

A2286, A22875Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product manual title: A2286/A2287.

010-02785-01, 010-02785-02, 010-02785-00, 010-02785-03, 010-02785-041Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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0753759314781, 0753759314798, 0753759314774, 0753759314804, 07537593148118Maker spec sheet (PDF)cms-public.1ntersport.com/968279dd-dbfe-4eaa-b315-366e3c9b34a1/Datenblatt-Venu-3-Serie.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Garmin six-page Venu 3/3S datasheet page 5 lists all five exact represented Venu 3S silicone SKUs and EANs. Separate Venu 3 and leather bundles excluded.

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

1 September 20233Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release of 1 September 2023, now available via the official Amazfit website.

30 August 20236Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

Status

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Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker NZ SKU is marked sellable and offers Add To Cart. No discontinued status inferred from successor launch.

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

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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.

Amazfit Balance 29Reviewnotebookcheck.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 Venu 411Reviewdigitec.ch/en/page/garmin-venu-4-tested-a-smart-combination-of-sport-and-health-40273Read 7 October 2026Own comparison of the author’s prior Venu 3S and the 41 mm Venu 4 explicitly identifies the predecessor. Existing catalog successor has 41 and 45 mm variants.

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

$229.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Prices starting from $229.99 USD. US prices exclude sales tax.

$449.996Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch explicitly available now with suggested retail price. Original colour packages share price. US amount excludes local sales tax. No euro VAT scope inferred from a retailer-hosted UVP table.

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.

€249.93Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Prices starting from 249.90 EUR, as published by Zepp Health. European prices include VAT.

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

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NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026NZ maker exact SKU pages establish NZ. Original US launch separately establishes US model availability. Variant rows explicitly retain NZ scope and do not inherit US from base.6Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/reach-your-health-and-fitness-goals-with-new-venu-3-gps-smartwatches-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sunset Grey, Midnight2Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Color options: Sunset Grey and Midnight. The global Amazfit page also lists four Special Edition colours (Woodland, Meadow, Deep Sea Blue and Lagoon), which are not stored. Availability differs per region.

Silver stainless steel bezel with sage grey case and silicone band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with French Gray Case and Silicone Band, Slate stainless steel bezel with pebble gray case and silicone band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Dust Rose Case and Silicone Band, Soft Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Ivory Case and Silicone Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Presented as a lifestyle smartwatch for work, leisure and workouts.

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 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.

46mm2Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Highlights: modern thin design with 46mm (1.8in) case.

41mm2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact maker selected case option 41 mm for all five represented Venu 3S finishes. Separate 45 mm Venu 3 SKUs are excluded.

Case shape

Round7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Physical size 46 x 46 mm and a 1.5 inch display. Product images show a round case.

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 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 materials7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Material: aluminum alloy middle frame and fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Primary housing is fibre-reinforced polymer. Bezel metal is recorded separately in material description, not substituted for housing.

Case material (as published)

Aluminum alloy middle frame and fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Aluminum alloy middle frame + fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell.

Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Stainless steel bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

Fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shell.

Fibre-reinforced polymer13Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/garmin-venu-3s-gps-smartwatch-41-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-stainless-steel-and-french-gray-2023/10101797.pRead 7 October 2026Exact 010-02785-02 French Gray retailer row states the rear housing material. Typographical polymner is normalized to polymer. Sensor window and ECG contact material are excluded from this housing description.

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

Height46Width46Thickness10.6mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.4 in)7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Physical size 46 x 46 x 10.6 mm.

Height41Width41Thickness12mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

35g(1.2 oz)7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Weight 35 g without strap.

27g(1 oz)12Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-US/compareRead 7 October 2026Maker comparison product ID 873214 explicitly separates 27 g from 40 g with the included band. The current NZ product page only publishes the latter. Digital Citizen independently says 27 g without the band. All five existing finish rows have the same 41 mm housing.

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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40g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact maker 40 g with included silicone band. Leather package 34 g is excluded. Bare-body mass is not published and is omitted.

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.

5ATM1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Water-resistance Grade 5 ATM. Footnote 24 says 50 m per ISO 22810-2010.

5ATM4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Swim 5 ATM, pressure equivalent to 50 m. It is not a supported scuba depth or dive-mode claim.

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Footnote 24: ISO 22810-2010.

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Dust and water rating

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Dive rating

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

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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°C5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Basic parameters: operating temperature 0 C to 45 C.

Min-20Max50°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published operating range. Separate 0 to 45 C charging range is not stored as operation.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Display: Material AMOLED.

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Published AMOLED. No LTPO panel, refresh limits or peak brightness inferred.

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026AMOLED.

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 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 pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Technical Specifications, Display: Size 1.5 inch.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Resolution

480 × 480px1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Display: Resolution 480x480.

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

323ppi7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026480 x 480 pixels, 323 ppi.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026Swipe and tap gestures, plus the digital crown, control the watch.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 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.

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Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026Always On Display setting under Settings > Display > Always On.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Display cover

Other glass1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Tempered glass, which is not sapphire or Gorilla Glass, so the other glass option is used.

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Tempered glass with anti-glare glass bezel and anti-fingerprint coating1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Display: touchscreen of tempered glass with anti-glare glass bezel and anti-fingerprint coating.

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Proprietary3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release: enhanced Zepp OS 3.0, Zepp Health's own watch OS.

Proprietary15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena explicitly states that its sample is the smaller 41 mm Venu 3S despite the shortened review title. Its own software description identifies Garmin’s proprietary OS.

OS at launch

Zepp OS 3.03Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release: enhanced Zepp OS 3.0. Android Central says it ran Zepp OS 3.5 out of the box and Notebookcheck says 3.2, which are not stored.

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Software

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Latest OS

Zepp OS 44Press releasezepp.com/press-release/zepp-health-introduces-zepp-os-4-redefining-wearable-intelligence-by-integrating-openais-gpt-4o-into-its-amazfit-smartwatchesRead 13 October 2026Release of 2 July 2024: Zepp OS 4 is available for the Amazfit Balance and Amazfit Active, the first Amazfit smartwatches to get it. The date of access dates the figure and later updates may exist.

Garmin firmware 17.0516Maker product pageforums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/healthandwellness/f/venu-3-series/429866/venu-3-series-software-version---17-05Read 7 October 2026Official Garmin staff states that version 17.05 for Venu 3/3S has reached 100% stable release. Later release searches found no qualifying newer stable version. Current access date defines the researched version.

Works with

Android, iOS1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Supported Devices: Android 7.0 and above, iOS 14.0 and above.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Phone requirement

Android 7.0 or iOS 14.0 or above. Needs the Zepp app.1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Supported Devices: Android 7.0 and above, iOS 14.0 and above. Application: Zepp App.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Device requirements: Android 7.0 or iOS 14.0 or above.

Compatible Bluetooth Android phone, or iPhone with iOS 18.2 or later for the current Garmin Connect app.17Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403Read 7 October 2026Garmin’s current App Store listing version 5.30 requires iOS 18.2. This is a current app requirement, distinct from launch compatibility. The watch manual confirms Android and iOS Bluetooth phones. A current numeric Android minimum could not be recovered from the support article.25Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3 series Bluetooth phone compatibility Android/iOS. Current iOS minimum comes from the Garmin Connect developer App Store listing.

App store

Yes7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Zepp OS app store.8Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/amazfit-balance-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: a good selection of apps. It does not have Spotify or WhatsApp.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Voice assistants

Zepp Flow, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Lifestyle Features list Zepp Flow and Amazon Alexa.4Press releasezepp.com/press-release/zepp-health-introduces-zepp-os-4-redefining-wearable-intelligence-by-integrating-openais-gpt-4o-into-its-amazfit-smartwatchesRead 13 October 2026Release: Zepp OS 4 brings Zepp Flow with GPT-4o to the Balance.8Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/amazfit-balance-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: use Alexa on the watch or change the assistant to Zepp Flow.

Paired smartphone voice assistant5Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Overview hold Custom/Voice Assistant button activates assistant on paired phone. It is not an independent onboard assistant or generic Siri/Alexa compatibility promise.

Chipset

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NXP i.MX RT5559Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026NXP exact orderable-part/marking table page 7 maps fitted photo mark to RT555. Family GPU/clock options not inherited into watch fields.23Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-6709359.pdfRead 7 October 2026Garmin FCC internal photos page 2 show the fitted NXP marking MRT555SFF. NXP IMXRT500EC Rev. 4 table 1 maps MRT555SFFOC to MIMXRT555SFFOC, the RT555 in FOWLP249. The RT595 is a distinct part. PhoneArena’s MediaTek MT6739 database claim conflicts with the actual board and its own review’s Unknown row. Device RAM and clock are not inferred.

Process

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CPU cores

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19Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fitted RT555 identified in actual Garmin FCC board photo. NXP block diagram has one Cortex-M33 CPU. Exact RT555 row disables the optional DSP, unlike RT595. One general CPU core. Component maximum clock is not transferred to watch runtime.

CPU configuration

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Count	Core
1	Arm Cortex-M33

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RT555 orderable-part row and block diagram establish the single Cortex-M33 configuration. No DSP core is included. Maximum frequency is omitted because the original part retailer lists 200 MHz while current family datasheet says up to 275 MHz, and exact watch clock is unpublished.

Max CPU clock

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GPU

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NXP 2.5D vector graphics processor9Maker spec sheet (PDF)nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT500EC.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RT555 table row enables Graphics. Datasheet Graphics/Multimedia identifies the 2.5D vector graphics unit. Fitted part is matched through actual board marking. No GPU clock, software acceleration guarantee or RT595 DSP inherited.

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.

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8GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

BioTracker 5.0 PPG biometric optical sensor (dual-LED, 8PD)1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors: BioTracker 5.0 PPG biometric sensor (8PD + 2LED). The two LEDs are stored as dual-LED.3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release: upgraded dual-LED and 8PD BioTracker 5.0 PPG biometric optical sensor.

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (5th generation)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)cms-public.1ntersport.com/968279dd-dbfe-4eaa-b315-366e3c9b34a1/Datenblatt-Venu-3-Serie.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker datasheet names the fifth-generation HR sensor for Venu 3 series including Venu 3S. Current exact 3S SKU table independently lists Garmin ECG App support, with country, age, software and paired-phone requirements.

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

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026ECG no.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Current exact Venu 3S maker specification marks Garmin ECG App yes. Country eligibility, age, compatible phone and updated software required. Hardware capability and current app support do not assert ECG was enabled at 2023 launch.

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

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026The manual explains how to wear the watch for blood oxygen measurement.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026SpO2 yes, blood oxygen yes all day.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors list a temperature sensor.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Current exact maker Skin temperature yes. Current software function, not a core-body thermometer or launch claim.

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

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Body composition sensor

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors list the BIA bioelectric impedance sensor.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Body composition measurement with two fingers on the crown and the back button, with eight values.

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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No15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026The own review of the actual 41 mm Venu 3S explicitly excludes EDA sensing. ECG electrodes do not establish EDA.

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

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United States: FDA-cleared Garmin ECG App18Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/garmin-expands-ecg-app-to-additional-smartwatches-including-its-flagship-epix-pro-and-fenix-7-pro-seriesRead 7 October 2026Original October 17, 2023 maker release extends its FDA-cleared ECG App to the Venu 3 series. Exact Venu 3S maker specifications and the supported-model list corroborate. US use requires age 22 or older and eligible phone, country and software. Clearance is for the app. FDA K221774 corroborates the app identity.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors list an acceleration sensor.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors list a gyroscope.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors list an air pressure sensor.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026

Compass

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sensors list an ambient light sensor.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Depth gauge

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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.

Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Body composition3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release: Readiness score each morning, and body composition measurement of body fat, skeletal muscle, muscle, water, bone mass, protein, BMI and basal metabolism.6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026Readiness score, body composition, heart rate alerts and sleep. Also stress and HRV in the Readiness explanation.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Sleep yes, HRV yes, stress yes, blood oxygen yes, heart rate alerts for arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation, body composition yes (BIA).

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, ECG app3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact current health rows and original launch corroborate continuous HR, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, advanced sleep, stress and women health. Sleep stages explicitly in original manual. Pulse Ox and ECG, where present, are country-restricted. No training readiness or skin-temperature ovulation algorithm inferred.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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, Pool swim, Open water swim, Route navigation, Trackback6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026Over 150 workout modes with automatic workout identification, VO2 Max, training load and total recovery time, pool and open water swimming, track navigation with route import, and return to start with Backtrack.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses, Running dynamics, Running power3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Exact current capability rows and manual activity chapters. Move IQ can auto-start timed walking/running after configured thresholds. Swimming is corroborated by recording chapters. Current manual page 51 explicitly supports wrist running power and running dynamics. These are current software features, not original launch promises. Straight-line Back to Start does not establish TracBack or course-following.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

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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.

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Heart rate strap, Power meter, Speed and cadence, Foot pod, Smart trainer4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Wireless Sensors table, printed page 50, supports external heart-rate straps, power meters, speed/cadence sensors, foot pods and smart trainers. Additional published golf-club, eBike, light, radar and tempe accessories are not mapped because the schema has no corresponding enum slots. They are not built-in sensors or box items.

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

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Fall detection no.

No4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current manual limits Incident Detection to certain recorded outdoor activities. It requires a paired phone and data, and is unavailable in wheelchair mode. The schema excludes activity-only incident detection from general fall detection. CHIP’s broader Sturzerkennung label describes that restricted feature.

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.

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Emergency SOS no.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Assistance sends message/LiveTrack/GPS to configured emergency contacts through paired phone and Garmin Connect. Phone data plan and coverage required. App does not contact emergency services on behalf of user.

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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Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current LiveTrack chapter, configured sharing and connected phone required. Generic activity incident detection is not stored as all-day fall detection or vehicle crash detection. It is disabled in wheelchair mode.

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

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026LED flashlight no.

No19Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlRead 7 October 2026DC Rainmaker explicitly tested both sizes and distinguishes the screen flashlight from a dedicated LED. Current family manual independently says to turn on the AMOLED display as a flashlight.25Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controls menu explicitly describes an AMOLED display flashlight.

Positioning

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

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GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact published satellite-system sensor list. All-Systems runtime does not establish dual-frequency hardware.

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

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Positioning: dual-band positioning with 6 satellite positioning systems. The systems are not named, so no positioning list is stored.

No19Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-venu-3-in-depth-review-more-sleep-analytics-power-meters-and-more.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own launch review explicitly covers both sizes and distinguishes multi-GNSS from multi-band reception. PhoneArena’s actual 41 mm review independently says there is no dual-band GPS support. This does not assert that a dormant chip feature is physically impossible.

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

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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 pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Connection: Bluetooth 5.0.

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Bluetooth version

5.05Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Basic parameters: Bluetooth version V5.0.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Connection: WLAN 2.4GHz.

Yes26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026The same radio-mode table lists Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, so a Wi-Fi radio is fitted.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 45Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Basic parameters: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, so Wi-Fi 4 on one band.

Wi-Fi 420Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/garmin-venu-3s-gps-smartwatch-41-mm-fiber-reinforced-polymer-stainless-steel-and-dust-rose-2023/6551504Read 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S 010-02785-03 hardware row states N, normalized to Wi-Fi 4. FCC A04542 report independently tests 802.11 b/g/n. Model hardware function across the five represented finish packages. No rated throughput inferred.26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact A04542 Venu 3S maker-filed SAR report, RF Output Power operating-mode table, explicitly lists WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. Intrinsic radio capability corroborates exact Best Buy Venu 3S N row. No throughput or regional channel entitlement inferred.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi frequency 2402-2480 MHz, 2.4 GHz only.

2.4 GHz4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact family specifications list 2.4 GHz radio alongside separate 13.56 MHz NFC. Current Venu 3S maker page explicitly has Wi-Fi. A04542 SAR report explicitly identifies Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n modes, distinguishing those from BT and ANT. No 5/6 GHz band or universal regional channel permission inferred.26Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Report-6709373.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact radio-mode table expressly identifies WiFi 2.4 GHz, separately from Bluetooth. Native family manual lists 2.4 GHz radio and 13.56 MHz NFC. Regulatory numeric SAR and identifiers are not transferred across unresolved regional SKU scope.

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

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Cellular no.

No15Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/garmin-venu-3-review_id6021Read 7 October 2026PhoneArena actually reviewed the 41 mm Venu 3S and explicitly excludes cellular. CHIP lists no SIM, eSIM or cellular. Maker calling requires a paired phone. All five represented finishes use the same noncellular hardware.

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.

Yes7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026NFC / connected pay yes (Zepp Pay, region-dependent).

Yes7Press releasegarmin.com/vi-VN/newsroom/press-release/news-2023-nov-garminpay-releaseRead 5 October 2026Original maker Vietnamese Garmin Pay release explicitly lists the Venu 3 series, which includes Venu 3S, among NFC-integrated watches. Current exact Venu 3S SKU table independently marks Garmin Pay supported. No regional transit-card feature or universal bank compatibility inferred.

Contactless payments

Yes3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release: Zepp Pay contactless payment.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026NFC / connected pay yes (Zepp Pay, region-dependent).

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Payment services

Zepp Pay3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/zepp-health-launches-amazfit-balance-with-ai-empowered-features-for-the-ultimate-in-balanced-living-301915603.htmlRead 13 October 2026Release: Zepp Pay contactless payment, with Mastercard issuing banks and Curve.

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026UWB no.

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Other: Microphone and Speaker are listed as supported.8Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/amazfit-balance-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: microphone and speaker onboard.

Yes2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026

Microphones

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

Phone only6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth calling: pair the watch with the phone and make calls through the Phone app on the watch.

Phone only2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly paired compatible smartphone required for call audio. No independent cellular calling inferred.

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

Yes1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Lifestyle Features: Music Storage up to 2.2GB.7Spec databasegadgetsandwearables.com/technical-specs/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026On-board music storage yes.8Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/amazfit-balance-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: local storage and Bluetooth let you store music on the watch and stream it to earbuds.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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.

15Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Upper button doubles as the rotating crown. One lower button is counted.

34Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

Lower button5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026About the watch: upper button that rotates, and a lower button that starts an app.

Action button, Back button, Custom/Voice Assistant button4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact named operating controls from Overview, printed page 6. Action, Back and Custom/Voice Assistant buttons. No names from newer watch manuals borrowed.

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

Rotating5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Upper button: rotate to switch pages. User manual calls it the digital crown.

None21Reviewchip.de/test/Garmin-Venu-3S-im-Test_185043588.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S own review explicitly says it has no rotating crown. Its three push buttons remain separate controls.

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

None5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026About the watch lists the upper button, lower button, charging contacts, heart rate sensor and biosensors. It lists no rotating bezel.

None22Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin-venu-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review describes the absence of a bezel used for interface navigation, while separately describing the decorative metal bezel. It explicitly says the Venu 3S shares these features. The source tested the larger watch, so only this stated shared control feature is adopted.

Gestures

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Touchscreen swipes and taps, Raise and turn wrist to wake display4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual introduction and Touchscreen Tips describe swipes and taps. Display settings explicitly name raising and turning the wrist to wake the screen. No gestures from newer watches are added.

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

475mAh1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026475 mAh (rated value).

220mAh23Regulatory filingfccid.io/IPH-04542/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-6709359.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin 361-00162-00 battery label in manufacturer FCC internal photos, page 1, states rated 220 mAh and 0.85 Wh. The label was visually read at 300 dpi. CHIP and MediaMarkt independently corroborate 220 mAh for the 3S. The larger watch and aftermarket cells are excluded.

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

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	336
Heavy use	No	168
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	600
Time only	No	1,200
GPS, dual-band	No	26
GPS, power saving	No	52

Source1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Typical use up to 14 days, heavy use up to 7 days, AOD mode up to 5 days, Battery Saver up to 25 days and Clock Mode up to 50 days. Accuracy GPS up to 26 hours and Power Saving GPS up to 52 hours. Automatic GPS is listed at 47 hours with a footnote of about 44 hours, so it is left out. Days are converted to hours exactly. Accuracy GPS is stored as the dual-frequency mode and Power Saving GPS as the GPS power saving mode, after the maker preset name. A second copy of the table on the same page lists Battery Saver as 14 days. The highlights, the first table and the US, German and India pages all say 25 days, so 25 is stored.2Maker product pageus.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Highlights: 14 days typical usage, 5 days AOD mode and 25 days Battery Saver Mode. The FAQ also says battery saver mode extends it to 25 days.

BGarmin Venu 3S

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	240
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	480
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	15
GPS, all systems with music	No	8

Source4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual Specifications/Battery Life Information for Venu 3S column, printed page 73. The 10-day smartwatch mode includes activity tracking and continuous wrist heart rate. All durations are maker up-to maxima. Always On is a separate 5-day claim. Battery saver, GPS-only, all-systems GNSS and all-systems with music have separate rows. Actual duration depends on notifications, GPS, connected sensors and other enabled features. No sibling-model runtime transferred.

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.

336h=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.

120h=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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21h=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 pins1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Battery: Magnetic charging.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

The manual lists an input of DC 5 V 800 mA max and says to use a power adapter of 1 A or above. The watch sits in the supplied charging base with metal contacts. The adapter is not in the box.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: use the charging base that comes with the watch. Use a 1 A or above power adapter. Input DC 5 V 800 mA 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.

120min1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Theoretical charging duration approx. 2 hours. Nominal 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.

AAmazfit Balance

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BGarmin Venu 3S

Test	Hours (h)
Other	83.3

Source10Measurementchip.de/artikel/So-testet-CHIP-Smartwatches_182876255.htmlRead 7 October 2026Linked CHIP method uses maximum brightness and a notification each minute, with time-lapse observation until battery shutdown.24Measurementchip.de/test/Garmin-Venu-3S-im-Test_185043588.htmlRead 7 October 2026CHIP’s actual 41 mm Venu 3S table gives 83:18 hours, tested November 7, 2023 with firmware 7.07. Linked method sets maximum display brightness, sends one phone notification per minute and records a time-lapse until battery shutdown. Review says no GPS. AOD and phone/radio settings are not explicit. Other represents this lab workload. The 86-hour larger watch is excluded.

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 pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Strap: Width 22mm.

18mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 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.

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Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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

22 mm nylon or liquid silicone strap1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Strap: nylon and liquid silicone, width 22mm, with hook-and-loop (nylon) or pin buckle (silicone).

Standard 18 mm quick-release spring bars4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual Changing the Bands, page 71, explicitly gives Venu 3S standard 18 mm quick-release bands and spring-bar instructions. The larger Venu 3 has 22 mm bands. This is distinct from QuickFit.

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

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Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

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Silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026All five exact current NZ finish descriptions explicitly include a silicone band. This generic published name applies to those five rows. Optional leather packages and separately sold replacements are excluded.

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

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Silicone strap	140	215
Nylon strap	140	210

Source1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Strap wrist dimensions: 140 to 215 mm for the liquid silicone strap and 140 to 210 mm for the nylon strap.

BGarmin Venu 3S

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
110	175

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Included Venu 3S silicone band wrist range 110 to 175 mm. Optional replacement straps and larger-watch bands are not inherited.

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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0.45W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Venu 3S EU limb SAR 0.45 W/kg from manual Specifications. Venu 3S torso 1.94 W/kg and larger Venu 3 limb 0.36 W/kg are not substituted.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Smartwatch with band × 1, Charging base × 1, Instruction Manual × 11Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Packing List: smartwatch with standard strap, magnetic charging cable and instruction manual. The manual lists a charging base.5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package contents: smartwatch with the band, charging base and instruction manual.

Venu 3S, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact per-SKU In the Box tab lists watch, USB-C charging/data cable and documentation. Complete list has no mains adapter. Proprietary four-pin watch connector is not USB-C on watch.

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

No5Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/imgs/electronic_manual.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package contents list no power adapter.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-balance1Maker product pageamazfit.com/products/amazfit-balanceRead 13 October 2026Amazfit global store page for the Amazfit Balance, with the full Technical Specifications table.

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02785-00Read 7 October 2026Exact independent maker NZ GarminAppBootstrap Specs tabs read for all five represented 41 mm Venu 3S silicone SKUs. Original Garmin Venu 3/3S six-page datasheet and family manual separately corroborate the 3S column. 45 mm Venu 3 is excluded.

Manual

support.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdf6Owner's manualsupport.amazfit.com/en/amazfit_balance/files/user-manual.pdf.pdfRead 13 October 2026Amazfit Balance user manual, 59 pages.

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdf4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-9CC4A873-E034-4A06-B2E0-636DCFE760EE/EN-US/Venu_3_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact current original maker Venu 3 series Owner Manual, 82 pages. Hardware, controls, health, activity, charging, safety and sensor chapters apply to Venu 3S. Size-specific runtime and SAR columns explicitly separated. No 45 mm Venu 3 values inherited.

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.

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1year14Owner's manualfccid.io/IPH-04542/User-Manual/User-Manual-ISPI-6769765.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual Garmin Important Safety and Product Information supplied with A04542 US Venu 3S states one year of consumer warranty for non-aviation products. US scope. Exact US retailers agree. NZ Noel Leeming and Dick Smith also state one year, but European terms are not generalized. Statutory rights are separate.

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