Amazfit Balance 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm
Get the Amazfit Balance 2. A touchscreen, offline maps, dual-band GPS and calls, for less. The Garmin Instinct 3 is the tougher one, with a flashlight and buttons only.
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Which one is for you?
Amazfit Balance 2
Maps, a touchscreen, calls on your wrist, less money? The Balance 2.
Is the Amazfit Balance 2 worth it?Instinct 3
Get the Instinct 3 if this sounds like you: outdoor work or camping, a flashlight, Garmin's app.
Is the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm worth it?Key differences
Battery
Maps
Touchscreen
Toughness
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Amazfit Balance 2
Owners love the battery life; the few unhappy ones were let down by its health and sleep readings.
- Battery lasts over a week
- Easy phone app
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Instinct 3
Owners rave about the battery life, the bright AMOLED screen and the built-in torch. Complaints are rare.
- Battery lasts a week or more
- Strong sports and outdoor tracking
- Bright, crisp AMOLED screen
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, TechRadar, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Tom's Guide, Android Central, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Amazfit Balance 2: 11 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany) and Boulanger (France), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Instinct 3: 49 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa), Costco (Canada), Boulanger (France) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.