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Crossfit is dead, long live Hyrox. The other day a colleague asked me what the hell is that, and I had a hard time answering him in a simple way. So that we understand each other, it is basically a mixture of running and seasonal exercises. You do one mile, move on to a station (sled pushing, burpees, rowing, weighted lunges), you do another mile, move on to another station for a total of eight. A boom that already brings together thousands of participants in the competitions.

Such is the Hyrox boom that one of the most relevant smart watch manufacturers in the world, Amazfit, has released two especially oriented for sports measurements of this discipline. Let's take a look at the new Amazfit Balance 3 and Balance Ultra.

Technical sheet of the Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra

amazfit Balance 3 |

amazfit balance ultra |

|---|---|---|

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |

47.5 × 47.5 × 12.5mm |

48.6 x 48.6 x 13.3mm |

MATERIAL |

Grade five titanium for the case |

Stainless steel and grade five titanium versions for the case |

SCREEN |

1.5 inches AMOLED technology Resolution 480x480 Peak brightness of 3,000 nits Supports mode for use with gloves Sapphire lens |

1.5 inches AMOLED Technology Resolution 480x480 Peak brightness of 3,000 nits Supports mode for use with gloves Sapphire Lens |

STRAP SIZE |

22mm |

CONNECTIVITY |

Dual Band GPS Bluetooth WiFi 2.4 GHz |

SENSORS |

BioTracker PPG biometric sensor (supports blood oxygen measurement) Temperature sensor Acceleration sensor |

RESISTANCE |

10 ATM 45 meters diving |

processor |

ZPS3044S |

memory |

64GB |

BATTERY |

780mAh |

COMPATIBILITY |

iOS and Android |

SOFTWARE |

ZeppOS 6 |

PRICE |

349 euros for the steel version 449 euros for the titanium version |

599 euros, unique titanium version |

Born for Hyrox

The most notable thing about the new Amazfit Balance Ultra and Amazfit Balance 3 is that they are specifically designed for Hyrox. It's not that they only have a specific way to practice this sport, it's that they have an entire library with hybrid training plans to prepare us when doing one.

They are able to create strategies depending on the actual length of the track we are going to compete on, and even the size of the ROX Zone (the transition area between the running track and the exercise stations). The degree of analysis during Hyrox training is more than precise: we will see in the app the time in each of the stations, target pace, completed pace and average pace.

In addition, a tracking system called Hybrid Charge has been created, in which not only an objective measurement of physical parameters is made: the watch will also ask us about our subjective sensation to track our recovery even more completely.

These measurements will also analyze how we have performed in our training, to tell us if we have done better in the strength or resistance stations, with the aim that we are clear about the points to improve.

Two great clocks with all the letters

Beyond the specialization in Hyrox that Amazfit has wanted to provide to its Balance 3 and Balance Ultra, we are faced with two watches with more than interesting specifications. The panel is both 1.5 inches, AMOLED, with sapphire coating (it is quite difficult to scratch us due to the physical properties of this material), and with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Don't you know if this is a lot or a little? It is the same brightness of an iPhone 17 Pro Max, without going any further.

The main differences are in the battery. The Ultra model has 780mAh and lasts up to 30 days of typical use according to Amazfit, while the Balance 3 has 658mAh and up to 21 days of typical use. Although in real use with GPS the figures go down, Amazfit is well known for offering one of the most complete autonomy in sports watches.

There are also slight differences in the finish: the Ultra model is finished entirely in grade five titanium, while the Balance 3 has grade five titanium and stainless steel versions. Of course, the steel Balance 3 is not completely metallic (just the frame), the casing is plastic.

These watches have something that their competition does not usually include: a dual-band, circularly polarized GPS antenna. This curious name refers precisely to how many GPS satellites transmit signals (circularly), which allows the signal to reach widely and with less interference. By the way

As Amazfit usually does, there are dozens of sports modes, blood oxygen measurement, heart rate, sleep and stress (among others), all through the Zepp Life app, whose data can be synchronized with third-party apps such as Strava, Adidas Running, Apple Health or Google Health.

If you have never tried an Amazfit, it is worth knowing that they include ZeppOS 6. It is a hybrid between a simple Java system and a complete system like WearOS or WatchOS. It has its own "application store" (a small repository), countless watchfaces (both official and third-party), and it works quite correctly.

In addition, it is a system that allows calls, with hardware that incorporates a microphone and speakers to be able to respond from the watch, just as we would do in the most advanced systems.

Versions and price of the Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra

The Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra are the company's most advanced watches, and they will arrive in Spain at the following prices.

- Amazfit Balance 3 in stainless steel case | 349 euros

- Amazfit Balance 3 in titanium frame | 449 euros

- Amazfit Balance Ultra in titanium case and frame | 599 euros

With the Ultra, Amazfit begins to look closely at the heaviest rivals on the market, looking for a niche in the Hyrox athlete that has not yet been covered.

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