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8.6Display6.8
9.7Battery life9.1
5.0Health tracking5.0
9.7Sports & outdoor9.5
5.7Build & durability9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Active MaxBalance 2
| Active Max | Balance 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 48.5 mm | 47.4 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Width | 48.5 mm | 47.4 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Thickness | 12.2 mm | 12.3 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 43 g | −4 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Active Max better than Balance 2?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)25 days vs 21 days+19%
- Peak brightness3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits+50%
- Weight39.5 g vs 43 g+9%
Why is Balance 2 better than Active Max?
- Water resistance5 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- Sport profiles170 vs 180+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 45 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 39.5 g | 43 g |
| Thickness | 12.2 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Height | 48.5 mm | 47.4 mm |
| Width | 48.5 mm | 47.4 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | — | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Strengthened glass + anti-fingerprint coating | Sapphire glass |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 480 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 480 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | 323 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 25 days | 21 days |
| GPS battery life | 64 h | — |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 33 h |
| Battery capacity | 658 mAh | 658 mAh |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 170 | 180 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
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