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Garmin CIRQA Smart Band vs Amazfit Balance 2

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

  • Screenless smart band.
  • 128 MB.
  • Up to 10 days.
  • Bluetooth.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 40,000In Stock
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Amazfit Balance 2

Amazfit Balance 2

  • Screen: 480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Zepp OS 6.
  • 658 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
KSh 39,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Balance 2, a smartwatch with a 1.5-inch OLED screen, lasts longer between charges (21 days vs 10 days), has built-in GPS for runs without your phone and is swimproof to 100 m, while the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band, a screenless tracker you read in the Garmin Connect app, gives daily Body Battery energy levels and is lighter to wear all day.

Battery life

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Up to 10 days
Amazfit Balance 2
658 mAh battery

Portability

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
14.8 g
Amazfit Balance 2
43 g

Storage

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
128 MB
Amazfit Balance 2
32 GB storage

Display

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Screenless smart band
Amazfit Balance 2
1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi

Software

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band
Garmin Connect
Amazfit Balance 2
Zepp OS 6

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band

  • Lighter: 14.8 g (vs 43 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the Garmin Connect app.
  • Daily Body Battery energy levels.
  • Slimmer: 9 mm thick (vs 12.3 mm).

Amazfit Balance 2

  • Longer battery life: up to 21 days (vs 10 days).
  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • Built-in GPS (the other uses the phone's GPS).
  • Swimproof: water resistant to 100 m (vs 50 m).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Lower price: KSh 39,000 (vs KSh 40,000).

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PriorityGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
Battery lifeUp to 10 days658 mAh battery
Storage128 MB32 GB storage
DisplayScreenless smart band1.5-inch OLED display, 323 ppi
SoftwareGarmin ConnectZepp OS 6
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Water resistance5 ATM10 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
DisplayScreenless smart band1.5-inch AMOLED
Screen resolutionNot applicable480 × 480 pixels; 323 ppi
Display protection—Sapphire glass

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
BluetoothBluetooth; ANT+Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
Positioning / GNSSConnected smartphone GPSDual-band GNSS; circularly polarized antenna; 6 satellite systems
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
Satellite features—No

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
BrandGarminAmazfit
ModelGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
AnnouncedJuly 21, 2026June 24, 2025
Dimensions27 × 47 × 9 mm47.4 × 47.4 × 12.3 mm without heart-rate sensor base
WeightModule: 14.8 g; with S-M band: 20.7 g; with L-XL band: 21.2 g43 g without strap
Build materialsFibre-reinforced polymerAluminum-alloy frame; fibre-reinforced polymer case
Wrist sizeS-M: 120–200 mm; L-XL: 145–240 mm140–210 mm
Strap / bandComfortFit fabric; 14 mm quick-release pins; 24 mm band width22 mm silicone; pin buckle; standard and accessory straps
Controls / buttonsHardware activity buttonTwo physical buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
Storage128 MB32GB
Operating system—Zepp OS 6

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
SensorsOptical heart-rate sensor; Pulse Ox sensor; skin-temperature sensor; accelerometerBioTracker 6.0 PPG; 5 PD + 2 LED; accelerometer; gyroscope; barometer; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; HRV; Pulse Ox; Body Battery; stress; skin temperature; respiration; menstrual-cycle and pregnancy tracking24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; one-tap measurement; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; breathing exercises; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking; HybridCharge
Sleep trackingAdvanced sleep tracking; sleep score; sleep coach; naps; breathing variationsSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modes80+ activities180+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresTraining readiness; VO₂ max; fitness age; workout benefit; recovery timeZepp Coach; PeakBeats; HybridCharge; training and interval templates; HYROX templates and Virtual Pace; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; offline maps; golf and ski maps
Safety & emergency featuresLiveTrack with connected smartphone—
Diving / depth features—Scuba-diving support; follow the manufacturer’s dive-mode limits and safety guidance

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
Battery lifeUp to 10 days21 days typical; 10 days heavy; 33 hours accurate GPS; 67 hours GPS power saver
ChargingGarmin proprietary plug chargerMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM10 ATM
Battery capacity—658 mAh rated
Durability / certifications—MIL-STD-810G-2014 low-pressure, temperature, shock, vibration and impact tests; TUV water-resistance report 68.189.25.0132.01

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
Phone compatibilityiPhone and AndroidAndroid 7 or later; iOS 15 or later
Companion appGarmin ConnectZepp
Colors—Black; Lava accessory strap

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
Packing listSmart band; USB-C charging/data cable; documentationWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Smart recognitionAutomatic activity detection25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Case material—Aluminum alloy; fibre-reinforced polymer
Pixels per inch—323 ppi
Peak brightness—2,000 nits peak
Third-party fitness apps—Runna; Strava; TrainingPeaks; Intervals.icu; Google Fit; Apple Health

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGarmin CIRQA Smart BandAmazfit Balance 2
Speaker—Two speakers
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling

Similarities

  • Both have a plastic case.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Amazfit Balance 2 if you want longer battery life and the time, notifications and workout stats on your wrist, or the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band if you would rather have a screenless tracker with daily Body Battery energy levels.

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