Amazfit Balance 3 Launches as a Purpose-Built Sports Watch

Amazfit has launched the Balance 3, a new generation of watches that marks a noticeable shift of the lineup from everyday models toward more serious sports devices. It debuted on June 2, 2026 at an event in New York and will go on sale at $369.99 for the stainless steel version. A titanium variant at $449.99 will follow later, and the company also unveiled the pricier Balance Ultra for $599.99.

The Amazfit Balance 3 comes with a 51.4mm case, a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of up to 3000 nits, and sapphire crystal protection. It has 10 ATM water resistance, making it suitable not only for gym workouts but also for swimming. The design is more aggressive and sporty. It now looks less like an everyday smartwatch with fitness features and more like a dedicated training tool that can still be worn casually.

Power comes from a 658 mAh battery. The manufacturer claims up to 21 days of normal use or up to 7 days with the always-on display enabled. The watch includes dual-band GPS, offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, more than 180 sports modes, and dedicated features for HYROX, including training plans, transition simulation, and race pace guidance.

One of the key software features is the Hybrid Training System within the Zepp app. It combines three data layers: BioCharge for assessing recovery and energy, LifeLoad for daily stress, and Training Load for workout intensity. Instead of a collection of isolated metrics, the watch aims to provide clear recommendations on whether to train hard, take it easy, or focus on recovery that day.

Amazfit has also made the Balance 3 noticeably more standalone. The built-in 64 GB of storage allows for storing music, offline maps, and workout data without the need to constantly clear space. There is a speaker and microphone for Bluetooth calls, NFC for payments, and a built-in flashlight with white and red modes. Ultimately, the Balance 3 does not try to directly copy the Garmin Fenix or COROS VERTIX, but offers a rare combination of sports metrics, long battery life, a bright display, and sapphire glass at roughly half the price of many competitors.