ZDNET Pits Amazfit Balance 3 Against $600 Cheetah 2 Ultra in $230 Flagship Test
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 28
ZDNET Pits Amazfit Balance 3 Against $600 Cheetah 2 Ultra in $230 Flagship Test
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 28
Summary
$370 Balance 3 emerged as the stronger value in ZDNET's monthlong comparison, offering near-flagship hardware and broader appeal despite costing $230 less than the Cheetah 2 Ultra.
Both watches share a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and 64GB-class premium positioning, but the Balance 3 adds 10 ATM water resistance and 41-hour GPS battery life versus 5 ATM and 33 hours on the Cheetah 2 Ultra.
The $600 Cheetah 2 Ultra still won the reviewer's daily-wear pick because its 52g weight and slimmer case felt more comfortable than the Balance 3's bulkier 62g stainless-steel build.
Amazfit also split the watches by use case: the Balance 3 leans toward Hyrox, hybrid training and water sports, while the Cheetah 2 Ultra targets runners with trail mode, elevation mapping and Zepp Coach plans.