Amazfit Launches Balance 2 Smartwatch and Helio Strap Tracker for Smarter Fitness and Recovery

Highlights

• The Amazfit Balance 2 and Helio Strap have been launched officially.
• Balance 2 Smartwatch Features – 1.5″ AMOLED display, 2000 nits brightness, 10ATM water resistance, 21-day battery, and 170+ sport modes, including HYROX, golf, and diving with advanced recovery tracking via BioCharge Score.
• Helio Strap Tracker is a screen-free wearable offering 24/7 heart rate monitoring, 27 workout modes, and 10-day battery life, designed for distraction-free fitness and recovery tracking.

Caption – Amazfit Balance 2 and Helio Strap. (Image credit – Amazfit)

Amazfit has launched two new fitness-focused gadgets, the Balance 2 GPS smartwatch and the Helio Strap, a screen-free tracker designed to keep tabs on fitness, sleep, and recovery without any distractions.

About the launch, CEO of Zepp Health, Wayne Huang said, “These two devices connect effortlessly through a single app, supporting both training and recovery. Each device complements the other, providing more accurate and cross-verified data. This delivers clearer insights to users within one easy-to-use system. Without any subscriptions, advanced tracking, and seamless syncing, this pair sets a new standard for wearables—whether you’re an athlete or focused on personal improvement.”

Here’s all we know about the devices.

Amazfit Balance 2 – Key Features

Caption – Amazfit Balance 2. (Image credit – Amazfit)

The Balance 2 is built for people who enjoy a mix of activities like running, cycling, strength training, golf, and even diving. It features a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with scratch-resistant Sapphire glass and up to 2000 nits brightness, so it stays visible in bright sunlight.

The watch is also water-resistant up to 10ATM and offers an impressive battery life of up to 21 days.

Since Amazfit is the Official Timekeeper of HYROX, the watch includes three dedicated HYROX workout modes that help plan heart rate zones, recovery, transitions, and intervals. All data can be tracked through the Zepp App to monitor your workouts and recovery progress.

Caption – Amazfit Balance 2 key features. (Image credit – Amazfit)

Other key features –

• 170+ sport modes, including swimming, pickleball, HIIT, and more
• Golf support with over 40,000 course maps, swing analysis, and hazard alerts
• Diving features for freediving and scuba up to 45 meters deep
• Offline maps for city and trail running
• BioCharge™ Score, which combines sleep, activity, stress, and nap data to show your real-time energy levels and recovery status

Caption – Amazfit Balance 2 all specifications. (Image credit – Amazfit)

Helio Strap – A Display-Free Health Tracker

Caption – Helio Straps. (Image credit – Amazfit)

The Helio Strap is Amazfit’s first screen-free fitness and recovery tracker, made for users who want to focus without screen distractions. It connects with Amazfit smartwatches like the Balance 2 and the Helio Ring via the Zepp App, no subscription needed.

Caption – Helio Strap key features. (Image credit – Amazfit)

Highlights include –

• Up to 10 days of battery life
• 24/7 heart rate monitoring to track cardiovascular health and recovery
• 27 workout modes through the app, including HIIT, yoga, and strength training
• Tracks reps, sets, rest periods, and race metrics with dedicated strength and HYROX modes
• Also supports BioCharge Score for real-time recovery tracking

While both devices can be used on their own, pairing the Balance 2 with the Helio Strap gives a more complete picture of your health. Together, they offer deeper heart rate tracking, fatigue detection, and recovery analysis, all in one place via the Zepp App, without needing extra apps or paid plans.

Caption – Helio Strap quick specs.

Pricing and Availability

• Balance 2 – $299.99 (approx. ₹25,790) – Available in Black, with an extra Lava strap
• Helio Strap – $99.99 (approx. ₹8,595) – Comes in Black and White/Grey options

FAQs

Q1. What are the key features of the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch?

Answer. The Balance 2 features a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with Sapphire glass, 2000 nits brightness, 10ATM water resistance, and up to 21 days of battery life. It supports 170+ sport modes, offline maps, golf and diving features, and tracks recovery using the BioCharge™ Score.

Q2. What is the Helio Strap and how does it work?

Answer. The Helio Strap is a screen-free fitness and recovery tracker that offers 24/7 heart rate monitoring, 27 workout modes, and 10-day battery life. It connects with Amazfit devices via the Zepp App and supports BioCharge Score for real-time recovery tracking.

Q3. How do the Balance 2 and Helio Strap work together?

Answer. When paired, they provide cross-verified data, deeper heart rate tracking, fatigue detection, and recovery analysis. all synced seamlessly through the Zepp App, with no subscriptions required.

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