The Amazfit Balance 2 XT watch has significantly dropped in price. It boasts fantastic features and 21-day battery life

Smartwatch with premium features at a mid-range price? You can now buy the Amazfit Balance 2 XT for 3,790 Kč instead of the original almost 5 thousand. In this price category, the combination of a large AMOLED display, three-week battery life, accurate dual GPS with offline maps, and NFC payments is practically unrivaled.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you are looking for a versatile sports watch with long battery life, GPS, and offline maps at a reasonable price.
⚠️ Consider if you need an absolutely precise altimeter or don’t want to deal with premium features behind a subscription.
💡 For 3,790 Kč, you get features comparable to Garmin at a fraction of the price – AMOLED display, 21-day battery life, NFC payments, and an AI coach.

Why these watches are interesting

Amazfit Balance 2 XT targets active people who want comprehensive sports and health features without having to buy expensive Garmin or Suunto devices. The watch weighs only 38 grams (without the strap), yet offers premium materials – an aluminum middle frame and durable Gorilla Glass 3. It practically doesn’t get in the way on the wrist, even during sleep.

The main draw is the 1.5″ AMOLED display with a resolution of 480×480 pixels and a 60 Hz refresh rate. Users in reviews praise its excellent readability even in direct sunlight. And the battery life of up to 21 days with normal use means you don’t have to carry a charger with you on vacation.

GPS and offline maps

The watch features dual-band GPS (L1+L5) with support for six satellite systems – GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, and NavIC. This means accurate route tracking even in challenging environments among tall buildings or under dense forests. In precise GPS mode, the battery lasts up to 33 hours.

A great added value are offline maps with contour lines and specialized modes for hiking, cycling, and skiing. The return-to-start function will reliably guide you back to your starting point. However, it’s fair to mention that several users complain about slow map downloads in small segments and occasional freezing – this is a weakness that Amazfit will hopefully resolve in future updates.

Sports modes and health monitoring

The watch supports over 170 sports modes – from running and cycling to swimming (water resistance 5 ATM) and even paddleboarding or HIIT. A notable feature is the special HYROX mode for fans of this fitness race. During strength training, the watch automatically recognizes 25 different exercises and displays an interactive muscle map.

The BioTracker 6.0 biosensor continuously monitors heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), stress, and sleep quality, including REM phases. The AI coach Zepp Coach creates a personalized training plan based on data and analyzes VO₂ max, training effect, and recovery time. One reviewer states that “the metrics are comparable to Garmin” – and that’s at a fraction of the price.

Practical aspects: payments, calls, compatibility

The watch supports Zepp Pay contactless payments via NFC – currently compatible with Mastercard cards from mBank, Raiffeisenbank, and the Curve service. You can link up to eight cards at once. Thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker, you can also make phone calls directly from the watch (via a Bluetooth-paired phone).

The Zepp Flow voice assistant with AI natural language recognition allows you to control the watch by voice – start a workout, check sleep, or set an alarm. The watch is compatible with both Android 7.0+ and iOS 15.0+ and connects with Strava, adidas Running, Apple Health, and other applications.

What users say

On Alza, the watch has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 (13 ratings) and 92% of customers recommend it. They most often praise its premium look, large readable display, responsive system, and solid battery life. One reviewer summarizes: “At the sale price of 3,700, it’s a steal” and highlights that the app is constantly evolving.

Critical voices focus on several things. According to one user, the barometric altimeter “generates random inaccurate data” and didn’t show the correct altitude even once in a month. Another mentions that some advanced features are behind a paywall (subscription), which isn’t entirely clear before purchase. And the Gorilla Glass display scratches more easily than the sapphire glass on the more expensive Balance 2 version.

When these watches don’t make sense

If you are a passionate mountaineer or ski mountaineer and rely on an accurate altimeter, the Balance 2 XT will likely disappoint you. Similarly, if you don’t want to deal with any subscriptions – some AI features of Zepp Coach are only available in the paid version. And for those who want scratch-resistant sapphire glass, there is a more expensive version, the Amazfit Balance 2, for approximately 6,500 Kč.

Also, if you are an iPhone owner and expect deep integration like with Apple Watch, you will have to account for certain limitations – the watch works via the Zepp app, not natively through iOS.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

The Amazfit Balance 2 XT for 3,790 Kč is an excellent choice for active people who want a versatile sports watch with long battery life, accurate GPS, and offline maps – and don’t want to spend on Garmin or Suunto. The large AMOLED display, 170+ sports modes, NFC payments, and AI coach are above standard in this price category. However, be aware that the altimeter is not 100% accurate and some features are behind a subscription.

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