Amazfit T-Rex 3 In-Depth Review - A Garmin Fenix 8 Rival! (For 1/4 the Price?)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching! There's a lot of discussion in the comments about T-Rex 3 vs Garmin Fenix 8. I just want to be clear that there ARE still advantages to the Fenix 8 including more useful health and training status (Body Battery, Training Status, Training Load, etc... are much more accurate and useful) along with the hardware being more premium (Titanium front/back, sapphire options, etc...) and of course the built in flashlight and routeable maps! This video wasn't necessarily a Fenix 8 vs T-Rex 3 comparison as they're vastly different devices at different price points!

[@noisetin]

What's most impressive is that this comparison with the F8 is even possible. Amazfit has released something that's close at a fraction of the price, win for everyone.

[@doccyber]

@@ChaseTheSummit I went ahead and ordered my T Rex 3. I have had Garmin watches for over a decade and what I use them for is to track my mileage, times and pace. The rest of the gadgets are useless to me. I will see how I like the T Rex and update you. I am not at all attached to the Garmin environment. Thanks for telling us about this watch and all the unbiased reviews that you do. You are great.

[@khaledjebli411]

Hi, actually the free diving mode offered by the T-rex 3 is not to be compared with the Fenix 8 or Apple watch Ultra since these truly offer a scuba diving more (in addition to free diving), with a gas saturation / decompression algorithm supporting Air and Nitrox up to 40%. I have checked the Amazfit site for specs. Your reviews are great, thanks

[@krisallyde]

Would the Epix 2 be a better comparison? For example, the Epix 2 lacks freediving, I guess it might be better in other areas but the Epix pro is also 2.5x more expensive

[@craigward26]

Is that a pixel watch 3 45mm on your left wrist ?

[@jswong8200]

OMG finally an Amazfit with accurate GPS and optical HR! Now this is making it appear much more attractive than I had initially expected when I started watching this video..

[@slima131]

Gtr4 with new fw also has good gps and heart rate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HFc4KveKecaNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjXYoKIpMyYapo

[@pankist]

I've been using Amazfit devices for 3 years and the accuracy has always been incredible.

[@αγάπηΣοφία]

I have the t-2 and I don't see any convincing changes to acquire the sequel, they could have given an "up" to this silicone strap because for a watch that has already been launched into space the strap doesn't do justice to the set, whoever has one knows what I mean.

[@Idoitfortheskonkas]

I've been using the T Rex 2 for 1.5 years now. I'm not sure why they sh!t on the accuracy. It holds up with Strava & Underarmor just fine.

[@altbinhax]

In the tech space most of the components are commodities, it takes time to build expertise but it looks like Amazfit's parent company has got all those things sorted. Now it's a matter of consistently delivering improvements that maintain the value proposition.

[@josh3326]

If you're in the Garmin ecosystem, it's easy to get out of it now with their newest pricing scheme. Sorry, but their latest products aren't worth those prices.

[@tadejdanev5030]

so true, hope they don't sell good.

[@Tmacademia]

I agree, that's why I'll wait a year and buy the Fenix 7x pro. Hopefully by then I can find one for around $400

[@chrisking6448]

Completely agree; I’ve been an Apple Watch user for 9 years and am looking for a way out. I think I found it: C.O.R.O.S. Garmin’s watches are double what I paid for my first car in 1983 lol.

[@Farmfield]

It's crazy, they are priced $200 above the Apple Watch Ultra here in Sweden and Apple is a pricey brand. I don't know what they were thinking... 🤦‍♂️

[@jesuslcampillo1989]

But the new Garmin watches have a new user interface!! 🤪🤪🤪

[@darximor]

The fact that the map is not lagging at all is pretty impressive for the price ! Garmin should have done that before

[@doccyber]

I just took my new T Rex 3 for a run and it’s amazing. Thanks for your honest review. I’m very thankful.

[@AnimeWill]

GARMIN IS OVERPRICED. Every watch they make is sold at a huge premium and their margins are quite large. I'm so glad to see some direct competition.

[@xiaogu00fa]

Garmin slashed the price of FR255 by more than 100 dollars to compete with Coros Pace 3. Imagine how much their profits were.

[@ocdtechtalk]

I'm all for competition and fair pricing. I'd like to mention that accurate sensors are very expensive. And that's the difference between the discounted watches and the garmin. Garmin uses very good sensors.

[@richriley8031]

I’ve owned many Amazfit watches over the years…reasonably priced, great battery life and features…love’m!

[@Sarcaustik]

Same I started buying their products ever since T-Rex Pro release. It's crazy how good they are. Most importantly, not overpriced af.

[@marufio]

Balance is my favorite along with trex 2

[@the_junkyard]

Really sold video. I am an Amazfit GTR -4 owner and just bought the TREX3. I know they are good watches for great prices. Your video just earned you a like and a sub. . Really covered everything in depth. Made me really excited to get it on my wrist 👍

[@davidsinclair2122]

Wow! I think you were the first to review this one. I've been waiting for it. I just ordered the T-Rex 3 and am looking forward to it. The brightness on this one is 2000 nits and that's twice what the T-Rex Ultra has. Thanks for the review!

[@noisetin]

Enjoy! I still can't believe what a deal this is, I'm thinking of ditching Garmin now.

[@jamesbinderman5626]

Yeah ive also bought one as I am upgrading my 6x, was going for 8x.

[@SereneHorizonsWellness]

I just bought Garmin Instinct 2x Tactical for 765 CAD. But at the back of my mind, I was never convinced they needed to charge this amount for that product. And then T-Rex 3 was launched. Returned my Garmin. Thanks to Amazfit for being more efficient, and saving for their production and research to provide this updated product. Garmin will learn. Though I really wanted Enduro 3 but after using Garmin with solar charging I have learned that whatever I do I still have to charge those watches as well.

[@Adventures4vida]

I bought the same instinct and returned it as well. It not a 500USD watch, its a 300 dollar watch best. I have the instinct 1 and the 2x tactical was barely an upgrade. I love my EPIX though.

[@ME-pw3kc]

i have a instinct first gen. i hate that i cant see what time it is while using the stop watch. i had a stroke and looking for a good heart rate, o2 sensor. any looking at the gt4 and t rex 3.

[@vonHammock]

Great review. Have a T-Rex 2 since a couple of years and happy with it. But was considering a switch to Garmin, but now just ordered the T-Rex 3 - 90% of the Garmin for 30% of the price...

[@luisbedin8441]

Is 299 hard to believe, or is 1200 hard to swallow? The Garmin watches became almost a cult, it is just too expensive. It costs the same as hi-end PHONES! Crazy.

[@bilbo_skywalker]

@@luisbedin8441 pretty sure 300 is realistic. 1200 has been psychologically conditioned over time

[@jaysonbernados8902]

My trex 1 still kicking for 4 years now. Amazfit never stop to amaze me. I Love this watch trex 3 great upgrade from trex 1.

[@OscarHernandez-xx2je]

Garmin has jumped the shark. This watch looks great. I’ll wait for the ultra with sapphire and speaker for calls. That one WILL get my money.

[@cassiocm]

I am an Amazfit owner for 2 years. Solid and outstanding watches. Love the fitness tracking apps as well.

[@nunuklir]

Wow, just barely a day and already garnering nearly 600 comments, the interest for this product is real. Thanks for the excellent review as always, seems like Amazfit has came a long way in a year since Cheetah & T-Rex Ultra were released.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm shocked by the views/comments. I have a follow up video coming soon!

[@teeramate]

@@ChaseTheSummit Because you're the only person who review this watch on youtube.I'm not sure how ,but I glad you did it.

[@bilbo_skywalker]

I've had this for a week now, still blown away how great it is for the money

[@greenjelly01]

Been with Amazfit for 7 years since the first of their old always-on bip watches. Very customizable with tons of features. Great all-round everyday watches for notifications and basic health tracking.

[@HeyElliott]

I loved my Bip. I drowned it in a hot tub after it served me well for quite a while. :D

[@noisetin]

15:50 I'm mindblown how quickly loaded and smooth that mapping feature is when compared to almost 3 times more expensive Fenix 8...

[@Panagiotis-Skordilis]

Garmin should wake the f@k up and put another cpu in their top tier sportwatches.

[@noisetin]

@@Panagiotis-Skordilis Garmin's stagnation is slowly reaching its limits. This Trex3 clearly shows how Garmin's prices are exaggerated.

[@Panagiotis-Skordilis]

@@noisetin Trex3 shows Garmin hardware needs update. simple.

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

Garmin code is the problem - is like 20 yrs old

[@robhunt8378]

People keep paying Garmin's crazy prices so here we are...

[@KelpandFern]

Ultra-marathon documentary film maker here and scuba/freediver, this literally looks like my next watch! There are so many features that this would work with both my film-making as I run around filming athletes and events in the mountains and freediving too, incredible. Yes indoor freediving is done horizontally in pools for distance with various disciplines but there is also depth pools as deep as 40m deep across Europe that we can "indoor" dive in. Thanks for the in-depth review!

[@Gainomax]

Video has incorrect info. According to amazfit website there is no scuba diving features in this watch. No decompression model, no safety stops, nothing…

[@stevephla]

I'm so glad you did this review. It is bewildering that a watch this capable at a price this astonishingly low gets so little attention. My Enduro2 51mm SS now sits on my desk. The only thing I miss a tiny bit is the flashlight. But the 2000 nit display flashlight on the T-Rex # does a serviceable job 90% of the time. I was seriously thinking of buying the Fenix 8, but got this in stead. Now, to find a buyer for that Enduro2...

[@TheVictorhxd]

Definitely NOW the upgrade from the T-Rex 2 for the 3 version is WORTH IT; This will be the retirement for my 2 version.

[@GeekyGarden]

I have a 2 also. I usually run a watch until it falls apart, but this is tempting. Also, the T-Rex 2 is seemingly indestructible. It has some dings, but it keeps on chugging along.

[@marufio]

It's too big much bigger than the trex 2.

[@chriski9391]

Nice review. My pain point with Amazfit was, that you couldn't access maps without starting an activity before, good to see that fixed. This won't bother Garmin as a premium manufacturer, but it should make Suunto and Coros nervous. But even if it it only lasts 2 years, you can buy 3 of them instead of one Fenix 8 for that price, which means the Fenix must last 6 years to make it up.

[@ВладимирНовик-л3е]

будь уверен, прослужат они долго. у меня t-rex 1 и они уже около 5 лет работают без проблем. автономность, как мне кажется не изменилась особо. много раз сравнивал на велотренажере с показаниями Polar H10. одни и те же показания!!! посещал много сауны, плавал - никаких проблем! собираюсь нераздумывая купить tr-3. зная этот бренд давно - я в них уверен. и главное за адекватные деньги! удачи всем✌️

[@eddiemaigrot9959]

Waouh, waouh waouh !!! J'adore cette montre. Amazfit retrouve son niveau de competition. I love it. Thank you very much for the video Dave

[@ismaelrivera1999]

Great review. I was expecting from Amazfit for a while. I would love if they put a mic and speaker. Finally they give us a worthy heart monitor. I am not to fun for the hexagon shape. I would be extremely happy if they took the guts out and put it inside a Trex2.

[@RMILLSMMA]

I had the first model was excellent. Got tied into the Garmin ecosystem now... But the fact Amazfit now have a smart ring is making me consider them again.

[@Tekz12]

I heard the ring is garbage.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

From who? It's been pretty good in my testing!

[@dayeah765caoni3]

@@Tekz12what’s not garbage in your book?

[@kimtweaster6182]

I was contemplating buying a garmin fenix 7 which now comes at a lower price but thanks god I stumbled on this video. To be honest, I have never thought I would jump ship from garmin to another brand (I considered coros for a brief moment but didn’t pull the trigger). It didn’t even occur to me to look at a brand like amazfit. Thank you KZbin for recommending this video, as soon as I finished watching, I placed an order. The price difference is so massive and made it obvious that there was no point for me staying loyal to garmin.

[@groundsheet]

I've also been looking switching from Polar to Garmin, but after seeing this video, I'm seriously looking at this watch. The only problem is it doesn't connect to Stryd, but as the gps accuracy is so good, it's really looking like the watch for me. Stryd will still record runs by itself anyway.

[@kimtweaster6182]

@@groundsheet some of the things that I will miss from garmin are 1) round trip courses generated by the watch (particularly useful when you are in a new city you are not familiar with and you want to go out for a run) 2) the body battery. I hope it does have something similar

[@tatatatartine2588]

Total agree. And in my opinion, Garmin has not be loyal to their customers in the first place. I mean: 1 000€ ? Really???? No point staying loyal to them!

[@pedrovorpholiveira9154]

Resumindo, quem está disposto a pagar por um Garmin não o faz pelo relógio em si, pelo que oferece,mas apenas pela marca. Muito boa análise

[@fazerchef]

I have the Neo , GTR4 and the t rex2, The neo is a basic smart watch and great for camping it'll last you a month on a charge,the gtr4 is my daily in the week and the Trex2 is my weekend watch ,great for cycling ,walking etc, not sure if I'm ready for an upgrade yet, they all do everything I need, but great review ,you promted me to buy the trex2😂

[@davidbraswell1481]

I use my ultra for maps my Garmin ep51mm is so bad at lag sometimes it takes 10 seconds to load up the next section.....which is terrible. I don't even want to get into weather maps on it just bad for a 1200 dollar watch out the gate it should have been the fastest watch on the planet for that price. oh, and a thumbs up man you definitely deserve it!

[@bilbo_skywalker]

can't believe I honestly considered ordering fenix 8 just yesterday... will def go for this

[@my22pm]

the same. Just can not convice myself that garmin is better choice for that amount of money difference.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The fenix still has some advantages but the price is wildly different!

[@carlbaker5880]

@@ChaseTheSummitwhat advantages for the price difference are worth it that’s the question

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

Greedy pays twice.

[@bilbo_skywalker]

Garmin definitely has super high brand tax. (Some might call it "idiot tax" -massive difference between final product price and production costs)

[@divinusfilius3771]

They really nailed the features, the battery life is INSANE! I love this watch more every next minute of this review lol!

[@Alicante5933]

Love my T Rex 2 looks like I'll be upgrading

[@highwayman1224]

I've still got the original T-REX and love it.

[@ahboytoman]

Ordered the Trex 3 after watching this video on 10th Sep, and it was delivered today, 12th Sep from Shopee Singapore. So stoked to receive it in hand! Love the build and butter smooth interface. Thank you CTS for saving me the money I would have spent on the lackluster 18h Apple Watch 10

[@BenBensen293]

Im so glad I waited for Apple. Otherwhise I would have bought the FR955 and never saw this watch. This thing blows my mind for the price.

[@muhsinmalek3953]

Im currently using T-rex 2 for the past 1 year+, still going good. Battery live 14-22days, used it while swimming, football, hiking, cant count how much did i drop the watch and not a single scratch to screen. So yeah im keeping my watch, still good to go for a few year perhaps

[@jonathantimm4645]

Amazfit might win me over. I have a Fenix 8 on the way but this is super compelling

[@GeekyGarden]

I went from a Fitbit Versa to T-Rex 2. I actually bought a metal third party adapter to swap the band to nylon. I works the exact same way as the plastic adapters here. This is tempting, but I know my current watch has a lot of life left in it. The thing is a tank. .... I also have their scales that they seem to have discontinued. It's a bummer because they're pretty great.

[@noisetin]

One specification that stands out from the list that I found on the site that was not mentioned in the video and I have not seen in any other sport watch is the maximum operating temperature of 70 degrees C. It seems that this is the first sports watch that can be used in a dry sauna.

[@Dnserror88]

Note that the specification states the following: "Remove the watch when taking a hot shower or going to the sauna, as too much steam may affect the seal and make it less waterproof in the future." Dry sauna might be fine due to low humidity/steam, I'm not sure.

[@Simplifier123]

Looks amazing! Would definitely get one if I hadn’t had my Fenix 7 pro. But I’m also hooked to the flashlight on my Fenix! So freaking useful

[@farizchedan3178]

Never thought Amazfit already this good... ❤

[@jonmolofsky8553]

I was so close to spend $1200 on my first garmin fenix 8. Now… I’m getting T-rex3. My hold up was the price on the Garmin. Thanks for the video. I’m interested in the ring as well!

[@adamdavis7038]

I've only ever had Garmins since the FR 205 and thinking upgrading from my Fenix 6 pro solar. I'll pay a little extra to keep my history in Connect, but that's starting to look pretty dumb for my little hobby. Thanks Dave!

[@jesuslcampillo1989]

Garmin is falling behind. You'll see that there's no much difference between your Fenix 6 and the 8 (for the amount of time passed). Competitors, like Amazfit, are evolving faster and keeping the prices down

[@happypapalife633]

Don’t tie your workouts to a specific platform, there are many apps/tools out there that can easily import / export your workouts from any ecosystem. I was able to get Nike running , Garmin, Apple Watch and mapmyrun workouts all in one place and got like 10 years of workouts in one place (to apple health + Strava in my case)

[@pedrojarnalo]

If there was a smaller version of this, I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[@7ahmed77]

You are right .. the size is quite big

[@marufio]

Trex 2 was perfect then this?

[@gmbmedia28]

This is good news. More options for us budget wise thank you for this review cheers man 🍻

[@reysaj]

Thank you for the detailed review. Will get this T-Rex 3. Already fed up with Garmin not replacing my Fenix 6 Pro with dead pixels.

[@makeyour77]

I'm kind a brand loyal so amazfit all the way, was waiting so long for a new watch, i thought they gonna skip 2024 Nice specs

[@alicebailey4353]

Got the original TRex and going to upgrade to the 3! Thanks for the review

[@ralphkuhn2291]

I like my Amazfit Balance

[@mrbyam64]

I own a Garmin Fenix 5 and Garmin instinct and love to take long hikes as well as the occasional Marathon. I was saving up for a Coros Apex 2 Pro but now I'm confused. This was a surprisingly good review. You earned my sub :)

[@KyDme]

AMAZING!! gimme one!! I would buy this watch ⌚️ instead of other brands

[@izzatismail]

Great review as always. Does the watch support music playback via Spotify or mp3?

[@splatmatt]

Damn, like a fool… I ordered one. Arriving Sunday 😂 - thanks a lot Dave!

[@LayneSteighlee]

why like a fool?

[@splatmatt]

@@LayneSteighlee impulse purchase

[@prajwalvs1659]

​@@splatmattDid it arrive?

[@splatmatt]

@@prajwalvs1659 Yep. It is a solid device, but... Aesthetically, (to me) in terms of hardware while being constructed well looks cheap. But for the price point I would hardly say that is a con. What, I don't like is that isn't a training calendar like you would have in Coros or Garmin. Many of the features in the smartphone app are derivative and some cases blatantly a copy of Garmin Connect and Coros. This bothers me a bit because I question their understanding of the metrics being represented if they are not making their own graphical representations. What I do like is the watch UI is much better than the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3. Smoother transitions, more organized structured, better notification controls and plenty of options to customize the workout alerts and data fields. Criticisms aside, this watch is more than enough for 85% of the users, I returned mine because I prefer my Coros Pace 3 and now AWU2 combination. Garmin Fenix/Epix series & Enduro is just too overpriced given their poorly implemented UI refresh and lack of Cellular.

[@ME-pw3kc]

can you tell what time it is while using the stopwatch? on the t rex 3? looking at the huawei gt4. how do the 2 compair?

[@LukijsFroGo]

Might seitch up from my T-Rex 2 to this, looks fantastic

[@mohitgupta2769]

I am sold, returning my fr 965 and getting T-Rex 3

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The 965 still has several advantages but the t-Rex 3 is pretty solid for $279!

[@BenBensen293]

@@ChaseTheSummit What are advantages of the 965?

[@918swimbikerun]

Wondering the same. Almost ordered the 965 while on sale as in the Garmin ecosystem but this might be worth the look at $279. Wish it had music though.

[@918swimbikerun]

@@BenBensen293wondering the same.

[@johndomz.jupiter101]

i have the trex and i am amazed of this trex 3...how i wish it has the feature to show your location in MGRS/lat long format since the trex is advertised as military rugged watch

[@BenBensen293]

That would actually be super convienient

[@BenBensen293]

I actually found a free App in the Zepp App called „My Location“ that Lets you display your coordinates in MGRS and lat/lon at the Same time. Not as convenient as on the map, but the watch is so fast that you can easily Switch between Apps. You can also save and Name These Locations via onscreen Keyboard.

[@DimitriLaPenna]

Well, I had to order this T-Rex 3 after viewing your review 3 times... so it's done. Let's see if I return it or if I sell my Fenix 7X to keep this one... 😜

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The Garmin Fenix 7X still has a lot of advantages but the T-Rex 3 is great for under $300. I have a follow up video planned stay tuned!

[@DimitriLaPenna]

​@@ChaseTheSummitI love my Fenix 7X, but my eyes definitely need amoled. Fenix 8 is obviously stunning, but I paid 232€ for the T-Rex 3, less than 1/4 of the Fenix's price... 😮

[@DimitriLaPenna]

​@@ChaseTheSummitBTW, can't wait to see your follow up video. Thanks for all your great reviews!

[@ItsMeEbby]

Great video. My Pixel 3 watch comes tomorrow. If I don't like it, I'll give it to my wife and pick this up. Keep up the great work.

[@stuartcarter7053]

First review I've seen of the watch. It seems like the Fenix 8 is far too expensive if Amazfit can get this out at 299. I also think that price will drop with sales over the year

[@JRPLAWOffice]

Great video! Upgrading from the Amazfit GTR 4 to the T-Rex 3. Looking forward to it!

[@TheDeeStain]

I got it last night after watching this. I have tried extensively majority garmin devices from tactix 7 amoled to 965. This thing is an amazing watch for the value. Only things I dislike are the stock band (browsing for others), watch faces don’t seem to be customizable for data fields like garmin, dislike loading preset area of maps and I can’t disable the touch screen and just use the buttons? I compared it to the garmin 965 and it seems to have a faster heart rate monitor (it updates faster). All in all the value is insane for 280$

[@groundsheet]

When you say the watch faces aren't customisable, is that just the time, date etc. I'm considering this watch, but the training screens and training zones must be fully customisable for me to purchase it.

[@user-zf6to6fq1s]

Ωραίο βίντεο φίλε μου ! Δεν ήξερα για αυτό το ρολόϊ - χαιρετισμούς απο την Ελλάδα !

[@username65585]

At this price, I might even consider buying this as a second watch to my Apple Watch for longer races.

[@nl3712]

EXACTLY what i was thinking - and for the navigation + battery life

[@I_kiza_real]

The top fitur for me is : STORM ALERT, cooolllll 🎉🎉❤❤

[@stevephla]

My Trex3 arrived last night. Compared to my trusty Enduro2 it is an absolute feather on my wrist. While I will miss the great flashlight on the Garmin, I'm already loving the wrist comfort and screen clarity on the Trex3. The real test will come when I go mountain biking in a gorge that brings lesser trackers to their knees. I'm also eager to see how the real world battery stamina compares to the 1100mah battery of the Enduro.

[@igorilla5769]

Nice mate, please keep us updated on your test results 👍

[@stevephla]

​@@igorilla5769 took it deep into the woods today. It tracked every bit as well as my Enduro 2. My Garmin Edge 520 struggled badly.

[@pietro4836]

Your feedback now?

[@stevephla]

@@pietro4836 I'm still highly impressed. The GPS tracking is every bit as good as the Garmin, even in the forested gorge. Love the display, the accuracy, and the battery life. I thought I would be returning it for a Fenix 8 Pro. But I do not see the need. I occasionally miss the dedicated flashlight on the Enduro2, but the 2000nit screen is usually enough to light up a dark room sufficiently. Outdoors it struggles, just lacks the punch of the LED flashlight. But I usually have my phone on me in those situations anyhow. The Garmin is now collecting dust. I should sell it while it is still worth $500+.

[@sergiovaldez8754]

Is there any news bro? Appreciate in advance

[@amitosbombibi1]

Fantastic video!! I was on a search for a watch. I have an old Apple Watch 4 but was never impressed by the os. Amazfit though, looks really promising. After I watched the video, I went out to get one! Thanks again!

[@noisetin]

Wow, what a deal! No wonder Garmin was rushing with Fenix 8 release so much!

[@MichalEzalif]

What are you taking about, Garmin never considered this watch as a rival

[@noisetin]

@@MichalEzalif Garmin didn't consider it as a selective rival, but as one in a group of other competitors, yes. Looking at this watch with almost all the same features, you realize how bad of a deal Garmin is. For me, the main shock is how faster, smoother and more modern-looking the Amazfit OS is in this watch. And yes, I think this model caused Garmin to present the F8 a week earlier. The original leaks said the F8 would be released in the first week of September, which I think was accelerated when Garmin got information about this watch (e.g. from testers). The only advantages the F8 has over this one are really the flashlight and the ecosystem/connect app at 3 to 4 TIMES THE PRICE.

[@Stockfish1511]

@@noisetin Garmin has no competition when it comes this types of watches. You could argue that apple watches etc sell more for usual consumer, but when it comes to outdoor stuff Garmin far ahead. But its great to have stuff like Amazfit that offer deecent products at good prices. When you have monopolly you can get cocky with the prices and Garmin is already pretty expensive. Alot of people cant afford high end garmins. So this cheaper variants are good. Garmin got released earlier because it was leaked on the internet not because they are scared of amazfit. 99 percent of people who buy those watches dont even know what amazfit is. Garmin is way more known globally for obvious reasons. You are just overreacting.-

[@asicspg]

​@@MichalEzalifMany years ago, GoPro also didn't even consider DJI as their competitors. Doesn't that sound familiar?😂

[@noisetin]

@@asicspg Spot on comparision 👌

[@SteveShankles]

I really like the Amazfit Dave,you did a great video on this T Rex 3,very impressive watch,I am wearing the T Rex Ultra right now, Thanks Dave

[@Kaienhere]

21:02 this is pretty impressive, turns out this IS an actual Garmin killer. The price is still high for me but whatever they're doing to their sensors now I hope it gets brought to the budget options eventually

[@carloslima8102]

Obrigado por sua avaliação do Amazfit T-rex 3! Assistindo do Brasil.

[@cull15]

Great review, I’m impressed by the watch, honestly never heard of Amazfit before.

[@NeoVdV]

I always had Garmin , (F3, F3hr, vivoactive3, F5, F6pro, F7x) but find them now way to experience and not needed. I bought this Trex3 and I'm really amazed by it. There are some tweaks but for this money ... I also like the UI ... but I find it bigger and more bucky on my wrist than the F7x. I really would liked it a smite less big and bulky !!!

[@thecooldude4564]

This just shows how high the profit margins are for Garmin and Apple Watches.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

To be fair, Garmin and Apple are USA based companies so their R&D expenses are likely much more expensive. They also still have advantages but for $300 this is a pretty solid option!

[@Thx4everything_117]

@@ChaseTheSummit I tend to disagree. Same as I would if you said the same for Samsung or LG, or any other major corporation that sells expensive items to consumers and every year ups their price due to their "names". R&D teams can use the same process as Amazfit, Hisense, TCL, or Google(Pixel) but they don't because they know people will buy them for their name. It's just smart historical marketing more so than R&D expenses.

[@ActiveIdeas]

Fair play! This actually looks fantastic! Well impressed with the navigation and maps features 😍

[@GalaxyTravler]

This is the review I've been waiting for! Thank you!!

[@stefangpa]

I am a watch addict since i have used about 25 different models since 2015 including many Garmin watches with the more recent being the epix gen 2 as well as amazfit trex pro and 2. Garmin is the company most packed with features by far compared to every other sportwatch company in the world. This does not mean though that everyone needs all of the staff garmin offers. Amazfit has been great for me in terms of accuracy with the T rex 2 even in difficult conditions like weight training. I have now ordered the t rex 3 after selling suunto vertical and Garmin gen2 and i can wait to test it out. I am sure that i will really like their new watch since i ticks many off my needs. And in half or one third of its rivals price .

[@richt3993]

I have an Epic Gen 2 Pro and could sell it, buy the Trex3 and pocket the difference. Is It comparable to the Epic or would I be making a mistake in your opinion?

[@supo_sk]

First I thought there is nothing to compare with F8. But man, what :O Cant believe how much better display, how many similar specs, how speedy processing power that TRex has. A little bit shame for Garmin. Sad story.

[@noisetin]

It is kinda shocking. Not 20% cheaper, not 30% and not even 50% cheaper. It's 1/4 of the price, insane.

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

Just couldn't live with all the bugs and incapebilities this watch has compared to a real Garmin.

[@noisetin]

@@lhzsdgsfbvv What are you talking about? This is a new product, just released, there's no way you could have it before.

[@noisetin]

@@lhzsdgsfbvv What are you talking about? This is a new product, just released, there's no way you could have it before .

[@sradical8136]

Major amazfit fan. Thinking of pulling the trigger on this. Have a trex and cheeta pro as well as several others. Love the new charging puck. I wish it had speaker for Bluetooth calls. Also the zepp app is way better to use than samsung wear or garmin connect... just got a samsung galaxy watch ultra. But something about these amazfit watches keeps drawing me in. The red one looks sweet. Thanks for the comprehensive review.

[@claudiobarreira9115]

Something i never hear in reviews... How this compares with Suunto or Garmin or Coros if it have problems? Does the brands supports problems? Does 1200 dollars have better warranty support than 300 dollars? What is the best brand in case of malfunction support?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Support has gotten better over the years now that Amazfit is available in brick and mortar stores in the USA (Best Buy / Walmart). They've also been releasing firmware updates to older models. Garmin probably has better support though as they are a USA based company and have a long track record.

[@davidtordonato2578]

Any thoughts on whether they might add a SCUBA diving mode in the future?

[@jbkool]

And you can buy another brand new if the first break and the second and the 3rd😂

[@romadmike1]

​@@davidtordonato2578this watch is certified as a dive computer so I would expect that it does have a scuba mode...

[@scavok47]

So I had the Epix Pro Gen 2, loved it! Sold it because I went with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Having using the GWU for about 3 days, I was missing my Epix, mainly because I was spoiled by the awesome battery life in comparison. Low and behold, I saw your video comparing the Enduro 3 and the new Fenix 8. I decided to get the Enduro 3. After 1 week, I'll be returning it because I'm not a fan of MIP. Then you release this video. I had the original T-Rex and I really liked it. However, the software was laggy and not polished. This new one seems promising so I ordered it and I am now waiting for it to arrive. The Enduro 3 will go back to Garmin. I really wish Garmin would include LTE for their higher models, even with sacrificing some battery life. The Fenix 8 with LTE would decimate all watches. Hopefully, Garmin and even Amazfit begin incorporating this in future iterations. Perhaps the Fenix 8 Pro should that be released in the near future. Thanks for the great videos and reviews. You got a new sub from me! Cheers 🍻!

[@eva2k0]

Garmin should be embarrassed. The UI looks substantially better with the transition animations. The maps load faster… I’d be buying this if it had a flashlight on it. I can’t go back to no flashlight on my watch after having one.

[@dav1dw]

You can just get one of the Safe Sound flashlights that's just as useful. This would also add a Siren to the toolbelt which Garmin doesn't have.

[@gandharva1000]

I just ordered one after watching this video

[@jimbeam4736]

I´ve been waiting for this watch. Sadly I bought the Garmin 965 because I needed something with better navigation than my t-rex 2. Thinking about selling the Garmin... Why are there so few reviews of the T-Rex 3, yet? No Desfit or DC Rainmaker.

[@Dnserror88]

As far as I know DC Rainmaker has never really reviewed Amazfit products, only a short review of the Cheetah Pro on his website. Guess he doesn't really like Amazfit. But the T-Rex 3 is hard to ignore, especially as this price! So they might upload reviews at a later time, who knows.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

To be fair, I think I'm the only reviewer that has one right now. I'm sure more will come down the road.

[@LukiPukiii]

He got a unit weeks ago, before the watch was even announced. I’d wait for more reviews to come out because I don’t trust the biased ones. Amazfit surely gave him special privileges, so of course he has to say good things about it.

[@splatmatt]

DC Rainmaker(Ray) is heavily biased towards Garmin. Nonetheless, he does offer a lot of insight. In saying that, Amazfit’s products have matured quickly with each iteration being significantly better than the last and their smartphone app being more refined routinely. So, I’m not sure if Ray really takes the brand, Amazfit, seriously considering their initial offerings were gimmicky. What is clear is that Garmin needs to deliver a better UI; the recent revamp is nothing more than a skin of what already exists. Coros is not immune either, as Amazfit in the last 18 months has begun delivering impressively durable products, an aesthetically pleasing UI & product design that performs well, and now is potentially recording accurate data on(or nearly on) par with the likes of Garmin at fraction of the cost. I’m never going to be more than enthusiast in my training… so, Amazfit & Coros may be the smarter option given the features and price point for many of us. IDK, my T-rex 3 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow; then I will test it against my Pace 3 & my Wife’s Epix 2 Pro.

[@jimbeam4736]

@@splatmatt I´m very interested to hear your thoughts vs the Coros and Epix 2 Pro. Coros has such a clean and easy to use UI that I´ve preferred it over the Garmin UI. Garmin really should work on their UI and App.

[@alexshipilov3149]

Yaay! Finally 🎉🎉🎉 many thanks for your thoughts on this t Rex 3

[@astasuleo]

the best and honest reviews out there.

[@JA-ge7wn]

I'm looking for a new fitness watch and is eyeing the Garmin 165 and the Coros Pace 3 but this might be my next purchase. I have the Active Edge and wasn't really impressed with the HR so I had to buy an external sensor. Went back to my FR55 and now I'm about 95% sure I'm going to buy this.

[@basit_x]

"Too Deep, Please ascend ", that's what she said...

[@stevengoldstein2356]

Always enjoy your reviews. Does the TRex 3 have a golf mode? Unable to locate on website.

[@AndyLarge]

Garmin need to start getting worried. All they have now is integrated music services. But you have to imagine AmaFit have that on the drawing board. And.. what if Amazfit offer LTE on next model?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Absolutely, not to mention Amazfit is now in brick and mortar stores like Walmart and Best Buy here in the USA along side fitbit and Garmin! Once they figure out NFC payments, music, LTE, and refine their training data it could be a game changer at these prices!

[@larryhoward7539]

Just ordered mine! Thx chase😁

[@splatmatt]

Amazfit is out for blood. The only thing is some of the notification verbiage are translated poorly. Regardless, each iteration of the Amazfit devices is significantly better. Amazfit has a much nicer: UI aesthetic and flow than most of the sport GPS watch out there. This really shows: while Garmin may still be a class leader…. they are overpriced and UI needs to be reworked for better flow (even after trying the Enduro 3 recently). I have left the Garmin ecosystem and currently enjoying the more basic Coros Pace 3, but this Amazfit T-Rex 3 makes me just want to buy just to play around with. Honestly, the T-Rex 3 has a great look with homage to the G-shock Casioak series or the luxury brand Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

Yes they try really hard. But the lack of functions, and half working functions just don't make it the watch for me.

[@thecooldude4564]

At least Garmin makes better watches than Apple.

[@splatmatt]

@@thecooldude4564 That is debatable. Many have experienced numerous bugs and issues that plague a new release for up to a year with Garmin. FR 955, Fenix 6 series to present, etc. It well discussed on reddit and on garmin's forum with upset users spending $1k on a watch with software that qualifies more as beta. Typically after 6-8months Garmin's new releases become stable. Apple tends to deliver a better software experience initially, but lacks the depth of training related features.

[@stefanconstantinescu1576]

​@@lhzsdgsfbvvyou obviously are Garmin part of staff 😂😂

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

​@lhzsdgsfbvv Would you be so kind as to name the "half working" functions and what exactly about them is half working please? There isn't that great of a disparity in the "lack of functions" dept as far as I can see, comparatively. I'd say at a $300 pricepoint for 90% of the Fenix 8 functions is doing far better than "trying".

[@germanhugger41]

Great review.. I purchased an Amazfit Bip U Pro over three years ago for €40 and have been super happy with it's performance for a very cheap fitness tracker.. I've been toying with the idea of buying a Garmin forerunner 955 solar for €460, but don't like the idea of entering the silly subscription based Garmin ecosystem.. Will be buying one of these, now that they can connect with bluetooth heart rate straps and bike power meters..

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks! But Garmin isn't subscription based. The app and features are free after you buy a watch!

[@romadmike1]

Yep, garmin is not subscription based. That would be fitbit.

[@MattandCamrynReact]

Oh snap!! I literally ordered a Fenix 8 yesterday… so I just placed an order for this as well. I’ll compare them when they come in I guess 🤯🤯 (I’ve had the Amazfit T-Rex Pro for 2+ years and actually loved it).

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Fenix still has a lot of advantages but this one is pretty good for $279!

[@MattandCamrynReact]

@@ChaseTheSummit BUT here’s the real conundrum… three weeks ago I bought an Epix Pro Gen 2 and LOVE it. However, I am still within my return window and that’s why I got the Fenix 8 so I would have the most current/supported watch. It was $1146 after taxes and I found a code for the T-Rex at $238 👀… The Epix was $975. #CHOICES!! Very curious of the differences of all three now!

[@kennymarquez24]

@@MattandCamrynReact what’s the code for the T-Rex??🤣 --Update Found it lol

[@MattandCamrynReact]

@@kennymarquez24 Oh poop… I have no idea. I basically just googled Amazfit promo codes and tried one till it worked 🤣

[@stefanconstantinescu1576]

I was considering a fenox 8, now I'm looking to T rex 3. Please tell us your experience after you test them both

[@RickyCustodio-u6u]

Thank you for the review chase the summit.

[@fun2rideadventure]

good watch with the right price .... what about NFC payments?

[@Psysso]

none, aswell as no music platforms playback.

[@noisetin]

yes, it has Zepp Pay Contactless Payment

[@DTechhreview]

Can someone confirm if it has NFC payments please

[@DTechhreview]

Just checked their site - it does.

[@highseastrader4190]

​@@DTechhreviewAmazfit website probably can confirm

[@DarksouIjah]

Thanks for this review. I was close to buying the Suunto Ocean watch which is $900 which I’d use for free diving/scuba and other activities but if this one has the diving feature. You just saved me a lot of money.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It has free diving features but not scuba. Watch my comparison against the Fenix 8 for more details.

[@DarksouIjah]

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks for your quick response. I literally ordered this watch 1 hour before you responded. lol Thanks!

[@DarksouIjah]

@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you. i just got my T-Rex and using this video to learn more about it. I also subscribed. Thanks again

[@aaaaooooii]

It’s worth mentioning that these are both designed and manufactured in China, so all of your GPS and biometric data will be owned by and stored on Chinese servers.. which is something to consider. They also definitely will not be providing the customer service or longevity that Garmin is known for either.

[@Alhamdulillah2213]

I was waiting for this one , i didn't buy fenix 8 after all complaints about it and i went To fenix 7x but i need watch to wear while sleeping 😴 .t-rex series are monster u can throw it anywhere no worries thanks

[@sxhrgvs]

That is amazing value for money. The HR data especially looks really good. Value for money wise it seems too good to be true. Hello Garmin…!?

[@DonJulio4649]

If it had the flashlight feature i probably would have considered it, but the flashlight feature on the fenix is just so convenient i can't revert back to a watch without it now. As a guy who loves camping, not having to grab your flashlight . phone middle of the night just to go take a piss is just nice. Plus MIP display is my go to watches as well. other than that Amazfit does seem to be solid. Price difference like you mentioned is huge so I'm not sure many can justify the fenix over the amazfit but for me Fenix was the way to go.