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Amazfit Balance 3 (Stainless Steel) vs Garmin Forerunner 970
The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 3 (Stainless Steel) | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
|---|---|---|
| GPS battery | 41 h | 26 h |
| Smartwatch battery | 21 days | 15 days |
| Triathlon / multisport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard maps | Yes | Yes |
| Open-water GPS (our rating) | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Weight | 62 g | 56 g |
| Screen | AMOLED 1.5in (480x480) | AMOLED |
| Price | ~$369.99 | See retailer |
Open-water GPS is our 1–5 rating from the satellite systems each maker lists: multi-band receivers score 5. Everything else is the maker’s own figure.
Which should you pick?
Amazfit
Pick the Balance 3 (Stainless Steel) if…
- you want the longer GPS battery: 41 h vs 26 h
- you want the longer smartwatch battery: 21 days vs 15 days
Garmin
Pick the Forerunner 970 if…
- you want better open-water GPS (our rating): 5 / 5 vs 4 / 5
- you want the lighter one: 56 g vs 62 g
Specs from the makers’ own pages: Amazfit, Garmin.
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