Amazfit Launches Balance 2 Smartwatch and Helio Strap for Smarter Fitness
One of the activities I like to do that many smartwatches don't offer is golf. Not sure why, but golf is a great exercising sport and it would be great to be able to monitor my health as well as my game at the same time on the course. Now, thanks to Amazfit, a global leader in smart wearables under Zepp Health has unveiled two exciting new products designed to elevate your fitness journey, includinjg your golf game. Their two new smart devices are the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch and the all-new Helio Strap. Together, these devices deliver a high-performance, subscription-free experience for athletes and wellness-focused users alike. Whether you’re a serious competitor, a hybrid athlete, or someone just trying to stay in shape, the Balance 2 and Helio Strap create a unified training and recovery ecosystem with advanced data, seamless syncing, and zero monthly fees.
Meet the Balance 2: A Premium Multisport Training Powerhouse
The Amazfit Balance 2 is more than just a smartwatch—it’s a dedicated training partner built to help users push their limits and manage recovery intelligently. Designed for performance, Balance 2 caters to hybrid athletes who blend cardio, strength, and endurance workouts with everyday activity.
Key Features:
- 1.5-Inch Sapphire AMOLED Display: Scratch-resistant and ultra-bright (up to 2000 nits), it delivers crystal-clear visuals in any lighting—perfect for workouts or workdays.
- Long-Lasting Battery: With up to 21 days of battery life, you won’t have to worry about daily charging.
- HYROX Integration: As the official HYROX Timekeeper, Balance 2 features three exclusive HYROX training modes to track intervals, heart rate zones, recovery times, and transitions.
- Advanced Sports and Wellness Tracking: With 170+ sport modes, including diving (up to 100m), golf, pickleball, and HIIT, the watch goes beyond basic tracking to deliver actionable data.
- Golfers Rejoice: This is Amazfit’s first smartwatch with full in-round golf features, including swing tracking, tempo analysis, and maps for 40,000+ global courses.
- Built-In Maps: Ideal for outdoor runs, bike rides, or hiking adventures.
- BioCharge™ Score (Coming Soon): This upcoming feature will analyze your energy levels in real time by factoring in sleep, naps, training exertion, and stress, guiding you on when to push or rest.
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Enter the Helio Strap: Screen-Free, Distraction-Free Monitoring
Complementing the Balance 2 is the Helio Strap—Amazfit’s first screen-free tracker for sleep, recovery, and fitness. Designed to provide deeper insights without distractions, Helio Strap offers continuous biometric tracking with remarkable comfort.
Key Features:
- 24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring: Stay on top of cardiovascular performance and recovery readiness without ever needing to glance at a screen.
- BioCharge Score Available Now: Already active on Helio Strap, this real-time energy management feature helps guide your workout and recovery decisions.
- 10-Day Battery Life: More training, less charging. The Helio Strap lasts more than a week on a single charge.
- 27 Workout Modes via Zepp App: Access detailed performance metrics for activities like running, strength training, cycling, yoga, and HIIT.
- Strength & HYROX Modes: Get advanced rep, set, and rest tracking in the gym. HYROX Race Mode offers dedicated benchmarks for competition training.
- Subscription-Free: Unlike many fitness trackers, all features are unlocked out of the box—no recurring payments required.
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Better Together: Combining Balance 2 + Helio Strap for Maximum Precision
While both devices shine on their own, it’s their combined use that unlocks the most powerful experience. When paired, the Balance 2 and Helio Strap create a synchronized data environment through the Zepp App, cross-referencing biometrics like heart rate variability, sleep quality, and training exertion. The result? Richer insights, smarter recovery, and more accurate performance tracking.
CEO Wayne Huang explains:
Through a single app, these two devices work seamlessly together, whether it’s during training or recovery monitoring. Each one complements and fills in the gaps of the other, enabling more accurate, cross-referenced data. This means more precise insights for the user, all within one simple, unified system,” said Wayne Huang, CEO of ZeppHealth. “With no subscriptions, advanced tracking, and effortless syncing, this duo redefines what wearables can do—whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply striving to be your best.”
Whether you’re logging long runs, strength sessions, deep dives, or golf rounds, this wearable duo adapts to every phase of your active life—from performance to recovery.
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Use Cases: Who Should Buy the Balance 2 and Helio Strap?
- Hybrid Athletes who combine endurance and strength workouts will benefit from Balance 2’s sport diversity and the Helio Strap’s recovery data.
- Golfers can ditch their dedicated golf watch—Balance 2’s advanced golf mode provides everything from scoring to swing analysis.
- Divers and Swimmers will love the 10 ATM water resistance and specialized diving features.
- Fitness Enthusiasts and HYROX Competitors will find tailored support for interval training, heart rate zones, and benchmark routines.
- Data-Driven Users who want actionable insights on energy, recovery, and sleep, without needing to subscribe or juggle multiple apps.
Pricing and Availability
- Amazfit Balance 2: $299.99 USD / €299.90
- Helio Strap: $99.99 USD / €99.90
- Bundle Offer (Balance 2 + Helio Strap): $379.99 USD
Both devices are available now globally at Amazfit.com, Amazon, and select retailers.
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Final Thoughts: A Smarter Way to Train and Recover
Amazfit’s Balance 2 and Helio Strap deliver a powerful, unified fitness ecosystem that empowers users to perform at their peak and recover smarter, without the hidden cost of subscriptions. With rich sport tracking, advanced health insights, durable design, and seamless syncing through the Zepp App, this duo sets a new benchmark for what smartwatches and trackers can do.
If you’re looking for a future-proof wearable setup that’s versatile, accurate, and truly yours out of the box, and works in the gym and on the golf course, the Balance 2 and Helio Strap are your next best upgrade—and we’ll be testing both in the coming weeks to give you hands-on insights into how they perform in real-world conditions.
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