Is there a clear winner between Amazfit Balance 2 vs Bip 6?

Zepp Health’s Balance 2 and Bip 6 may share the same software, but their hardware and price tell two different stories. The $300 Balance 2 has a round sapphire display, dual-band GPS, a bigger battery, along with advanced sensors like skin temperature and a barometric altimeter. The $100 Bip 6 comes with a larger rectangular screen, tempered glass, single-band GPS and a simpler sensor setup.

The company officially launched the Bip 6 at the end of March 2025. It follows the Bip 5, which made its debut in late August 2023. The Balance 2 came a few weeks later, landing in mid-May 2025 as the successor to the original Balance model from September 2023. With both current-generation devices arriving in the first half of the year, Zepp Health has tightened its upgrade cycle considerably compared to past releases.

This shift means the Bip 6 and Balance 2 are likely to co-exist on store shelves for a while, despite sitting at opposite ends of the price spectrum. Buyers looking at either model are unlikely to be upgrading from the previous generation just yet. Instead, they’re more likely comparing these two side by side and trying to decide if the step up in cost is worth it.

So let’s dive right in.

A clear divide in materials and feel

The difference in build quality is clear straight away. Starting with Balance 2, and that one has a more traditional round case with an aluminium alloy frame and a polymer bottom shell that feels solid in the hand. The sapphire-coated 1.5 inch AMOLED gives it a more polished finish. With 2000 nits of brightness, it’s right up with the best of them. This is coupled with a fully functional rotating crown and a flat button underneath, which you can use to help navigate the touch display.

The Bip 6 takes a very different approach. It has a rectangular shape, with a slightly curved 1.97-inch AMOLED covered by tempered glass. Definitely, not as premium as Balance 2 – which contributes to its lightweight feel. In terms of sheer size, though, it is bigger. It also has a dual-button setup, but no rotating crown. The Bip 6 does offer more colour options, which might appeal if you want something less neutral.

If water-resistance is important to you, you’ll be happy to know that Balance 2 is rated at 10 ATM. That’s double the 5 ATM rating of the Bip 6. For most people, either will suffice as far as that feature.

The sensor array tells a different story

Where things diverge further is under the hood. Balance 2 uses Zepp Health’s latest BioTracker PPG 6.0 sensor, with an upgraded LED layout for more accurate heart rate data during high-intensity activities. It also includes a barometric altimeter and skin temperature sensor, both of which are missing on the Bip 6.

That one uses a slightly older dual-light optical sensor. It’s still capable, but it’s not going to match Balance 2’s accuracy when you’re pushing hard or changing elevation quickly. That will show up during trail running or interval work, where the higher-end hardware tracks more consistently.

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That also feeds into the GPS experience. Both watches have solid positioning, but Balance 2 adds dual-band GPS support on top of the usual satellite systems. If you train in cities or wooded areas, the extra signal support will make a difference.

Audio, and storage are not equal

Both watches come with microphones and speakers, and both can handle calls via Bluetooth. The Balance 2 has two microphones, which can help with voice pickup and clarity during calls or assistant use. The Bip 6 has just one.

The Balance 2 also adds onboard music storage, with a full 32GB available. That’s useful for workouts or travel without needing to stream from your phone. There was some confusion initially on whether Bip 6 can store music. Yes it can. But it’s more limited in terms of storage space.

NFC support is another clear line. Balance 2 can be used for contactless payments in supported regions. Bip 6 leaves that out entirely. Same with Wi-Fi support. Balance 2 has it. Bip 6 doesn’t. That can affect syncing speed and download times for updates or apps.

On the software front, both watches run Zepp OS 5.0, which is a good thing. Bip 6 was only recently upgraded. Most of the health tracking features and smart tools are shared across the two devices, including Zepp Coach, AI summaries, along with third-party app support. So if you’re focused on the core features, you’re not missing much by picking the cheaper watch.

Battery life

Battery life is good on both, though the Balance 2 comes out slightly ahead if you’re looking at GPS-heavy use. It lasts up to 21 days in normal mode and 67 hours in power-saving GPS mode. The Bip 6 tops out at 14 days with typical use, and offers 32 hours of continuous GPS. If you’re a casual user, that difference won’t matter much. But endurance athletes will notice.

The bottom line

If all you need is basic health tracking in a large, bright display, the Bip 6 will get the job done. But if you want something with more depth, with better materials, sharper hardware and a few extras that make daily use smoother, the Balance 2 makes a strong case.

The $200 price gap isn’t small. And it doesn’t come just down to looks or sensor upgrades. It covers things like dual microphones, NFC, Wi-Fi, tougher display glass and dual-band GPS. None of it is essential on its own. But together, it adds up to a more polished experience. The question is whether that experience is worth the extra spend to you.

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