Mascom International stocks the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel at KSh 49,000, brand new and sealed. Launched by Amazfit in June 2026 and now available in Kenya, it pairs a 1.5-inch AMOLED panel rated up to 3,000 nits with sapphire glass, 64GB of storage, up to 21 days of typical battery and 41 hours of accurate dual-band GPS. Its stainless steel frame gives the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel a dressier finish than earlier generations. Ask to see it at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for executives, estate agents, field engineers and consultants across Kenya, the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel handles back-to-back meetings in Westlands and site visits under full sun on the same day. Plenty of watches look sharp in an office yet turn unreadable outdoors, or need charging before the week is out. This one answers both problems: a panel bright enough for midday glare and a 658mAh battery that lasts about a week even with the always-on display enabled. Calls, WhatsApp alerts, offline music, maps and overnight recovery reports all sit on one wrist, with Bluetooth calling through the built-in speaker and microphone.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops list new launches they cannot actually supply, Mascom International holds the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel in stock with a 12-month warranty serviced at our own CBD desk. At Mascom International, we're seeing professionals upgrade from older Amazfit models mainly for the brighter screen and the steel case. Buyers throughout Kenya report that it passes for a classic dress watch at formal events. Come to Kimathi Street to hold the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel beside the Amazfit Balance 2, or message us on WhatsApp and pay on arrival anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel
How much is the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel in Kenya?
The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel costs KSh 49,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That includes the magnetic charging cable, a 12-month warranty handled at our Kimathi Street desk, and pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. The previous generation, the Amazfit Balance 2, sells for KSh 40,000, so the steel model costs KSh 9,000 more. Buyers who want a rugged outdoor watch instead can compare the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro at KSh 53,000.
Is the jump from the Amazfit Balance 2 to the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel worth KSh 9,000?
It is worth it if you work outdoors, store large music libraries or take long GPS sessions. The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel rates its screen at up to 3,000 nits against 2,000, carries 64GB against 32GB, and lasts 41 hours on accurate GPS against 33. Typical battery stays at 21 days on both. The steel model weighs 62g against 43g. Office workers who want lighter wear and a lower price will be just as happy with the Amazfit Balance 2.
Can you read the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel screen under the midday sun in Kenya?
Yes, Amazfit rates the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel display at up to 3,000 nits, bright enough to read in direct equatorial sunlight. That matters for surveyors on Mombasa Road, sales reps walking Industrial Area and runners training at altitude in Iten and Eldoret. The sapphire cover resists scratches from dust and grit kicked up on dry-season roads. An ambient light sensor dims the panel indoors, so the extra brightness only draws power when you actually need it.
How many days does the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel last with always-on display switched on?
With always-on display enabled, the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel lasts up to 7 days, according to Amazfit. Turn it off and typical use stretches to 21 days, while heavy use gives about 10 days. Power-saving GPS mode lasts up to 84 hours, enough for a multi-day trek up Mount Kenya. Because one charge covers a whole week even with the screen always lit, KPLC outages at home or in the office rarely interrupt your tracking.
What can you fit on the 64GB storage of the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel?
The 64GB inside the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel holds a large offline music library plus downloaded maps for hikes and city routes. At about 4MB per typical MP3 song, even half that space fits thousands of tracks. You pair Bluetooth earbuds, leave your phone behind and still hear your playlist on a long run. Offline maps help when Safaricom or Airtel coverage drops on trails in the Aberdares or the Ngong Hills.
Does the stainless steel case feel heavy on the wrist?
At 62g without the strap, the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel weighs noticeably more than aluminium-cased watches, yet most wearers adjust within days. The extra metal gives it a solid, jewellery-like feel that suits a suit jacket or a kanzu at a wedding. The case measures 51.4mm across, so it sits best on medium to large wrists. Anyone who sleeps with a watch on and prefers a lighter feel should try one on at our counter first.
Is the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel suitable for boardroom meetings and formal events?
Yes, the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel is designed to look like a dress watch, so it suits boardrooms, courtrooms and client dinners. Lawyers in Upper Hill and bankers in Westlands can glance at a discreet call alert instead of pulling out a phone mid-meeting. You can swap the sports strap for a leather or metal band, and our staff will confirm the fit in store. The same watch then handles a gym session or a swim before work.
Who should buy the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel, and who should skip it?
The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel suits professionals who want a dressy steel watch with a bright screen, three weeks of typical battery and dive rating. Skip it if you want the lightest possible watch or a lower price, since the Amazfit Balance 2 covers most features for KSh 40,000. Mountain runners and off-road adventurers who need a tougher rugged build should choose the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro at KSh 53,000, which Mascom International also stocks.
Technical Specifications
Display and Visibility
- 1.5-inch AMOLED panel at 480 x 480 pixels — 323 pixels per inch for crisp text, maps and watch faces.
- Peak brightness up to 3,000 nits — nits measure screen light, and this level stays readable in harsh outdoor sun.
- Sapphire glass cover — a tough crystal that shrugs off scratches from keys, walls and gym equipment.
- Always-on display option — the time stays visible without raising your wrist, at the cost of about 7 days' battery.
- Ambient light sensor — lowers brightness indoors to save power and raises it automatically when you step outside.
Health and Activity Sensors
- Optical heart rate sensor — follows your pulse day and night for resting trends, sleep stages and workout effort zones.
- SpO2 sensor — estimates blood oxygen, useful when reviewing sleep or training at altitude around Nyahururu and Iten.
- Temperature sensor — tracks overnight changes that can signal a heavy training load or the start of an illness.
- Accelerometer and gyroscope — motion sensors that count steps, recognise workouts and measure swim strokes in the pool.
- Barometric altimeter and geomagnetic sensor — log metres climbed and show heading direction while you navigate a trail.
Battery Life and Charging
- 658mAh battery — supports up to 21 days of typical use between charges, according to Amazfit.
- About 10 days of heavy use — frequent workouts, busy notifications and longer screen time still last over a week.
- Up to 41 hours of accurate GPS — covers ultra-distance events or several long training weeks of outdoor runs.
- Up to 84 hours of power-saving GPS — trades some route detail for longer tracking on multi-day hikes and safaris.
- Magnetic charging head — attaches without an open port, keeping sweat, sand and seawater away from the contacts.
Connectivity and Payments
- Bluetooth 5.2 — the link to your phone for calls, notifications, music control and syncing with the Zepp app.
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi — speeds up software updates and data syncing when you are on home or office Wi-Fi.
- Dual-band GNSS with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou — two frequencies and five satellite systems for steadier tracks.
- NFC with Zepp Pay — contactless payment depends on region and bank support, so confirm availability before relying on it.
- Speaker and microphone — answer Bluetooth calls and give voice commands directly from your wrist.
Case and Water Rating
- Stainless steel frame with a fibre-reinforced polymer shell — a polished, durable case that looks at home with formal wear.
- 51.4 x 51.4mm case, 14.6mm thick including the sensor bump — a bold size best suited to medium and larger wrists.
- 62g without the strap — a reassuring weight that gives the watch a solid, jewellery-like feel on the wrist.
- 10 ATM water rating — rated by Amazfit for freediving to 45 metres and recreational scuba diving.
- Physical buttons on the side — dependable control with wet or sweaty fingers when the touchscreen is harder to use.
Storage and Software
- 64GB of internal storage — room for a large offline music collection plus downloaded maps for routes and hikes.
- Zepp OS 6 — Amazfit's own operating system, with mini apps and watch faces added through the Zepp app.
- Works with Android 8.0 and later or iOS 17.0 and later — check your phone's software version before you buy.
- Free Zepp app — sleep, heart and workout history with no monthly subscription needed to see your data.
- Over-the-air updates — new features and fixes arrive through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth without a visit to the shop.
Package Contents
The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel comes sealed in Amazfit's retail box with the watch and fitted strap, a magnetic charging cable and a quick start guide. No wall adapter is included; the cable runs from any USB phone charger, laptop port or power bank. Compatible USB adapters and spare straps are sold separately at Mascom International. You break the factory seal yourself, either at our counter or when the courier hands it over.
Warranty
The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building, where our team inspects the watch and processes the claim.
Buying the Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel from Mascom International
The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel is waiting at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to feel the steel case, test the screen by the window and pair it with your phone. Colour options depend on each shipment, so confirm the finish currently in stock on WhatsApp before making the trip.
Talk to our team through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery runs pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, so you check the sealed box before paying by cash or Lipa na M-Pesa. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri and Malindi receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Each watch carries the 12-month warranty set out above.
You can count on truthful specifications, correct pricing and genuine after-sales support from a store that has a real address on Kimathi Street.
