Amazfit officially entered the Australian market in July 2026, offering a more budget-friendly option to high-end wearable brands like Garmin. The brand's devices provide many of the same core features found in premium smartwatches, such as multiband GPS for accurate location tracking, vibrant AMOLED screens, and battery life that can last for weeks. Amazfit’s Zepp Health app, used to sync and manage data from its wearables, has been well-received by reviewers and, like Garmin Connect, is free to use without requiring a subscription.
One of Amazfit's latest models, the Balance 3, was launched globally in June 2026 and officially released in Australia in August. Priced at AU$519, it is significantly more affordable than the Garmin Venu 4, which costs AU$949. The Balance 3 features a stainless-steel case and dial, a 48mm screen, and a display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits—double that of its predecessor, the Balance 2. Additional features include a built-in LED flashlight, a rotating crown for easier navigation, and support for Hyrox race profiles, which are specific to fitness events.
Amazfit has also expanded into the screenless fitness tracker market with the Helio Strap, priced at AU$166. This makes it a more affordable option compared to the Google Fitbit Air (AU$199) and the Garmin Cirqa (AU$299). The Helio Strap received a 4-star review for its lightweight design, accurate fitness tracking, long battery life, and the absence of a subscription requirement. However, it does offer an optional subscription-based feature called Aura for enhanced functionality.
The Amazfit Active 2, priced at AU$159.19, received a perfect 5-star review for its features, accurate fitness tracking, and overall hardware performance. It is much more affordable than the Garmin Forerunner 55, which costs AU$349 and offers fewer features. The Active 2’s successor, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium, priced at AU$239, also received a perfect score in its review, continuing the brand's trend of offering high-value fitness wearables at lower prices.
Amazfit Launches in Australia as Affordable Alternative to Premium Fitness Wearables
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