Dimensions
Size comparison
ActiveBalance
| Active | Balance | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 35.9 mm | 46 mm | −10.1 mm |
| Width | 42.4 mm | 46 mm | −3.6 mm |
| Thickness | 10.8 mm | 10.6 mm | +0.2 mm |
| Weight | 24 g | 35 g | −11 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Active better than Balance?
- Weight24 g vs 35 g+46%
- Screen size1.75″ vs 1.5″+17%
- Battery saver mode30 days vs 25 days+20%
- Pixel density341 ppi vs 323 ppi+6%
Why is Balance better than Active?
- GPS battery life16 h vs 47 h2.9×
- Battery capacity300 mAh vs 475 mAh+58%
- Sport profiles120 vs 150+25%
- Resolution (width)390 px vs 480 px+23%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | — | 46 mm |
| Weight | 24 g | 35 g |
| Thickness | 10.8 mm | 10.6 mm |
| Height | 35.9 mm | 46 mm |
| Width | 42.4 mm | 46 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Lens / cover glass | Tempered glass + anti-fingerprint coating | Tempered glass |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.75″ | 1.5″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 480 px |
| Resolution (height) | 450 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 341 ppi | 323 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 14 days |
| Battery saver mode | 30 days | 25 days |
| GPS battery life | 16 h | 47 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | — | 26 h |
| Battery capacity | 300 mAh | 475 mAh |
| Charging | Magnetic charging | Magnetic charging |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 120 | 150 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | — | Yes |
| Microphone | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Zepp OS | — |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
