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Wearable comparison

AmazFit Balance vs Amazfit Helio Strap

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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AmazFit Balance

AmazFit Balance

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • Runs Zepp OS 4.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 475 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 22,000Out of Stock
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Amazfit Helio Strap

Amazfit Helio Strap

  • 20 g.
  • 232 mAh battery capacity.
  • Screenless.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 22,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The AmazFit Balance, a smartwatch with a 1.5-inch OLED screen, lasts longer between charges (14 days typical) and takes calls from the wrist, while the Amazfit Helio Strap, a screenless tracker you read in the Zepp app, is lighter to wear all day.

Capacity

AmazFit Balance
475 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Helio Strap
232 mAh battery capacity

Portability

AmazFit Balance
35 g
Amazfit Helio Strap
20 g

Display

AmazFit Balance
1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
Amazfit Helio Strap
Screenless

Software

AmazFit Balance
Zepp OS 4
Amazfit Helio Strap
Zepp

Connections

AmazFit Balance
Bluetooth 5.0
Amazfit Helio Strap
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

AmazFit Balance

  • Longer battery life: up to 14 days in typical use (vs 10).
  • Bigger battery: 475 mAh (vs 232 mAh).
  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.

Amazfit Helio Strap

  • Lighter: 20 g (vs 35 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the Zepp app.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Battery life475 mAh battery232 mAh battery
Portability35 g20 g
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppiScreenless
SoftwareZepp OS 4Zepp
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG, 8 PD + 2 LEDBioTracker 6.0 PPG, 5 PD + 2 LED

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Display1.5-inch AMOLED; always-on displayScreenless
Screen resolution480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppiNot applicable
Display protectionTempered glass; anti-glare bezel; anti-fingerprint coating—
Display features——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
Positioning / GNSSDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; GPS; GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS; NavIC—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
BrandAmazfitAmazfit
ModelAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
AnnouncedSeptember 2023—
Dimensions46 × 46 × 10.6 mm without heart-rate sensor base33.97 × 24.3 × 10.59 mm without sensor
Weight35 g without strap; 45 g with nylon strap; 52 g with liquid-silicone strap20 g
Build materialsAluminum-alloy middle frame; fibre-reinforced polymer bottom shellFibre-reinforced polymer
Wrist sizeLiquid silicone: 140–215 mm; nylon: 150–210 mm145–205 mm
Strap / band22 mm liquid silicone with pin buckle or nylon with hook-and-loop fastening22 mm nylon; hook-and-loop fastening
Controls / buttons2 controls including crown; touchscreenScreen-free smart band with indicator lights; controls and data are managed through the Zepp app

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Operating systemZepp OS 4—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
SensorsBioTracker 5.0 PPG; 8 PD + 2 LED; BIA sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; barometer; ambient light; temperatureBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; temperature
Health & wellness features24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; one-tap measurement; PAI; breathing exercises; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; menstrual-cycle tracking; readiness score; body-composition measurementBioCharge energy levels; continuous heart rate per second; SpO₂; stress; PAI; heart-rate recovery
Sleep trackingSleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; sleep breathing quality; sleep scoreSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modes150+ sports modes50+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresZepp Coach; PeakBeats; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; training templates; interval trainingPeakBeats; real-time Bluetooth heart-rate broadcast; offline heart-rate storage for 21 days; heart-rate sync to compatible watches

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Battery capacity475 mAh232 mAh rated
Battery lifeUp to 14 days typical, 7 days heavy, 25 days saver, 5 days AOD; up to 26 hours accuracy GPSUp to 10 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Phone compatibilityAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or laterAndroid 7 or later; iOS 15 or later
Companion appZeppZepp
ColorsSunset Grey; MidnightBlack

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAmazFit BalanceAmazfit Helio Strap
Case materialAluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymerFibre-reinforced polymer
Pixels per inch323 ppi—
Peak brightness1,500 nits peak—
Charging timeApproximately 2 hoursLess than 2 hours from empty
Packing listWatch with standard strap; magnetic charger; instruction manualSmart band and strap assembled; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognition25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements25 strength-training movements
Third-party fitness appsadidas Running; Strava; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple HealthStrava; adidas Running; TrainingPeaks; komoot; Relive; Google Fit; Apple Health
Vibration motor—Rotor motor
Smart recognition—Recognizes 25 strength-training movements
Offline data storage—Stores up to 21 days of offline heart-rate data
Real-time heart-rate broadcast—Supported; heart rate can be synchronized to compatible third-party smartwatches
Workout status—PeakBeats training-status system
Energy, load and readiness features—BioCharge energy-level tracking
Other health features—PAI health assessment and heart-rate recovery
Third-party fitness apps—Strava, TrainingPeaks, adidas Running, Runna, komoot, Relive, Google Fit and Apple Health; availability varies by region and platform
Packing list—Smart band and strap assembled, magnetic charging head without cable, and instruction manual
Packaging materials—Made with 100% recyclable materials

Similarities

  • Both have a plastic case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both give daily scores (Readiness, BioCharge).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same companion app: Zepp.

In summary

Get the AmazFit Balance if you want longer battery life and the time, notifications and workout stats on your wrist, or the Amazfit Helio Strap if you would rather have a screenless tracker.

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In-stock alternatives

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