Amazfit T-Rex 2 & 35 Things to Know and... My Pros & Cons (39 Days Later Review)

39 days later after wearing the T-Rex 2 smartwatch, yep, I learned 35 things about the wearable.
00:50 - 20 Cons about the Amazfit T-Rex 2
09:00 - 15 Pros about the T-Rex 2
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[@fotacalin2143]

You literally convinced me to buy this watch. These cons that you show are so meaningless to me and probably fixed by now. Thanks

[@PeterHerget]

Lovely! And yeah, many of the cons are not negative facts for all. I just wore my T-Rex 2 a few days ago... I hope you find your Amazfit Amazing 🤩

[@S....]

Finally, a real review, instead of reading specification out loud and showing menu.

[@PeterHerget]

AMEN! Reading specifications is feckless and I promise to avoid it whenever possible. My task is to use the freaking device, gadget, and services. If I fail to tell you at least seven things you cannot read of their marketing pages, yeah, KZbin should fire me 😁

[@MrGanbat84]

Thank you. Your bedt review. Amazfit should watch this video to improve the watch 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@PeterHerget]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aaditya722]

Commenting this since not many have mentioned this... Such an incredible review. The notes and it's details makes me really appreciate your attention to detail. People like you should be the ones to alpha test these products before releasing to public

[@PeterHerget]

Many thanks 👍 And happy to read a positive comment. I plan to review the Amazfit Cheetah 🐆 soon...

[@aaditya722]

@@PeterHerget do you have any thoughts on the coros pace 2? Going back and forth between it and Garmin FR55. Turned off by the FR55 by it's small screen size tho

[@PeterHerget]

I have yet to try the COROS Pace 2. I ordered the COROS Vertix 2 Pro, but the shipping was delayed. I hope to have time to unbox the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar watch tomorrow though and I am VERY excited for another solar wearable in my life :)

[@PeterHerget]

@@aaditya722 I've been wearing the COROS Apex 2 Pro for the past week 24/7 and it has been wonderful! The new maps are great, over two weeks of battery life, sapphire screen, 64 colours, bright indoors/outdoors, and comfortable to wear. I'll have a video about this COROS smartwatch later this week or early next week.

[@Dreadmunkbooyah]

So true

[@gantswood]

I will get this or the TicWatch Pro 5 Watch as they are similiar budget. All advice appreciated. Thanks.

[@PeterHerget]

Ah, the TicWatch Pro 5, the two-face watch. I hope you like it and enjoy the WearOS experiences ~ Happy Holidays!

[@rokenrol17]

As stratos and trex pro user for few years.. Here are the answer for ur questions on ur day 5: 4. Long press will be used to unlock while it's being locked.. 5. battery life estimate: it is fully rely on watch face, choose watch face that has battery indicator.. Anyway THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GIVING SUPER DEEP DIVE REVIEW

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for the feedback and answers 👍🏻What Amazfit wearable is your favorite?

[@rokenrol17]

@@PeterHerget as far as my experience goes, i had been actually wearing stratos 1, stratos 3, trex pro at the moment.. My wife is wearing bip u pro n gts 2 mini, so i got the idea on it.. I think there are pro and con, in term of outdoor activities and music i really love the stratos 3, the screen gets better under the sun! And i can store music and stream it directly to Bluetooth devices.. In term of indoor activities, i do love trex pro since it covers everything! It has all of the activities that i am doing as compared to stratos.. However it doesnt have storage to store and stream music.. Sometimes i just wanna leave my phone since I sometimes workout (gym, run, cycling) then swim immediately.. btw amazfit devices doesn't track heart rate during swimming activity which is kinda hmm.. but the good thing is they detect the swimming pattern(freestyle, froggy, etc) n count the laps!! I am currently surveying between trex 2 and trex ultra but i heard rumours about new trex is launching soon so i guess i will wait..

[@PeterHerget]

Wicked cool comment, thank you! I plan to acquire another Amazfit sometime over the next 45 days. I was disappointed when the Amazfit Falcon 2.0 was not released during winter of 2023. Perhaps, the Falcon 2 could be my next Amazfit timepiece for testing. As far as workout accuracy/consistency of health data. Is Amazfit as accurate as a Garmin, perhaps not, but most Garmin watches cost twice as much. Overall, without spending another 1,080 hours of testing, and 300 hours of going through a plethora of data points, well... Amazfit watches are within 3 to 18% of the accuracy of Garmin wearables. Overall though, the average heart-rate and max heart, yes, those numbers are even closer. As the year 2024 progress, yep, Amazfit will catchup!

[@PeterHerget]

An excellent comment & many thanks for clicking on by. I already responded to your other comment :)

[@larrymackey8049]

Excellent review. I love the notes and walk through of each discrepancy. Outstanding job!!!!

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you kindly and it was a fun watch to review. I still have the Amazfit T-Rex 2.0 years later and yes, it still works. I switched to the Ocean Blue special edition T-Rex version. I hope that one day Amazift will release the T-Rex 3.0 with full button navigation or touch screen...

[@MrGanbat84]

I would like to add a feature. One button should record voice when I press long.

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, that would be a cool feature.

[@javierrdem5054]

good detailed watch review props, just the info I needed to buy👍👍👍

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks! 👍

[@uomodorologi6542]

A new watch to watch you review? YES, and another great video!🙂

[@PeterHerget]

Hope you enjoyed the view and thank you for clicking on by...

[@lukaedisherashvili881]

This is such a detailed description, loved that you had notes. I can feel in voice that this man truly enjoys what hes doing, keep up the good work and would like to do more reviews like this, expecially with watches that you had been using for over 6 months

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you, and sure, I would be happy to make one about the Amazfit Falcon or did you another timepiece in mind?

[@jigarjhon23]

Superb bro your explanation god for purchase it.thnks..keep it grow...

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you. Just published a video on my other channel, @TheManwithTwoWatches kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYm8q5J_a9t2jJIsi=aXbVAa_uK5AOdFP2

[@TheShaggy1966]

Good review style. Few people do a thorough pros cons like this.

[@PeterHerget]

I appreciate that and thank you for watching my detailed review. I enjoy wearing the watches and still strap on the T-Rex 2 now and again even though I have newer Amazfit watches...

[@ITDepartment-mo7pm]

A long press on select button does something actually. It gives options to shutdown or restart

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you for your feedback and comment 👍🏻

[@khaleeqkamis2066]

I love the efforts you show reviewing this watch. Very helpful since I bought the watch last week and still getting to know the features. Thank you.

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you 🙏 kindly. I am going yo strap back on my Amazfit T-Rex 🦖 🦖 2.0 smart watch again next week for another video in the works. And the simple fact that many people still are quite interested in this model. Thank you for clicking on by…

[@stsindanes]

By far, the best gadget review on YT

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you very much and plan to post another Amazfit video watch review very soon...

[@TheFuellTank]

I have the Apple Watch 7 w/ Cellular support. I just got my Amaz Fit 2 Pro. Let me just say, “I’m in LOVE!!!!!! This watch is great. Does every and and MORE!!!!

[@PeterHerget]

Hooray for a positive experience 👍🏻

[@PeterHerget]

I am curious, how long have you had your Amazfit 2 Pro? Have you encountered any irregularities with the heart rate?

[@camptube7621]

The best watch I have ever owned. My Apple Watch will be sold.

[@PeterHerget]

I am glad you think so and like your Amazfit. I sent my T-Rex 2 back and bough, and kept, the Amazfit Falcon. I fully understand why everyone enjoys wearing the T-Rex or the T-Rex 2 so much - especially for the price and all the features Amazfit includes. Honestly, the Falcon is not that much different than the T-Rex 2 1. they added a sapphire glass screen 2. they changed the body 3. battery life increased a bit And I think that is about it. Thank you for clicking on by and I hope you're able to sell your Apple Watch.

[@PeterHerget]

Watching your camping video now - nicely done and I love your accent! And yes, I subscribed. Best of luck with your Social Media Hobby and hope your camping adventure was fabulous :)

[@dhirajshetty483]

An Absolutely Passionate & wonderfully done technical review, i truly appreciate the hard work you have put into this video.... Thank you so much 👍🏻 Happy New Year 😊😊

[@PeterHerget]

Much appreciated and thank you watching the long, detailed video 😃

[@kennyjoshua21]

Wowww i'm so amazed by all your pros and cons. Thank you so much mister.

[@PeterHerget]

You are welcome, Kenny. Thanks for clicking on by and hope I helped you make the right purchase decision on a watch.

[@masterrajdeepbiswas]

excellent video. can u suggest a good smart watch to buy in 2023

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you. What is your watch budget, and do you have an Android or iPhone smartphone?

[@carlosrobles4957]

Great Review !! I personally love this watch! Agree with cons and pros!

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you, Carlos, and glad you liked my positives & negatives about the Amazfit T-Rex 2. I'm nearly done testing the Amazfit Falcon and plan to make a similar video.

[@carlosrobles4957]

@@PeterHerget looking forward to It 😃

[@PeterHerget]

More filming yesterday after work, but it was with the COROS Apex 2 PRO versus Garmin Fēnix 7X sapphire solar. Can you guess which watch has the better map & navigation, eh...?

[@carlosrobles4957]

@@PeterHerget as Far I have read, Apex 2 pro Is great! And cheaper than Garmin I think, so I would say the Coros Apex 2pro 😃

[@PeterHerget]

To be 100% honest, the COROS Apex 2 Pro is only a great watch if you're a running and don't want your naps tracked. It also needs the U.I. (user interface) redesigned or it could be that I've been using Garmin wearables for five years and I am desensitized to their U.I., eh?

[@farzinlayegh7934]

Thank you so much for this complete review but a question. Does the watch alerts when it disconnects from phone? Sometimes it's called Disconnection Reminder.

[@PeterHerget]

You are welcome, thanks for watching, and for the comment. I'm checking now about the "Bluetooth disconnect" alert...

[@PeterHerget]

I checked on the watch and inside the app - nope, not found. However, I am now using the Amazfit Falcon. I don't see Amazfit including that "Bluetooth disconnection alert" on the T-Rex 2 and then removing it for the Falcon. One never knows... It is a nice feature and thanks for the question :)

[@farzinlayegh7934]

@@PeterHerget So kind of you. You're the best.

[@PeterHerget]

I truly needed some encouragement today, and don't we all... Thank you, Farzin!

[@zephsmith3499]

The vocal sound effect for changing the watch band sounded a lot like changing a tire. 😀

[@PeterHerget]

Changing a car tire, eh? I'll have to rewatch my own video for a 7th time to see if I agree... Nonetheless, thanks for your comment and for clicking on by😁

[@jurekhusky921]

You can use Power Save mode as substitute of Flight Mode. Bluetooth will be also disabled in this mode.

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, you can use "Battery-Power-Save Mode" alas, that disabled HR tracking and sleep tracking. Airplane Mode should be a standard for any wearable - especially a smartphone selling for nearly $300.00 USD. The other feature the makes my blood boil is when companies sell this wearable gadgets to track our health and fail to include a "shutdown" feature if the human wants to take a break from health analysis. Anyway... thank you for your tip about the Power-Save Mode and I hope you are enjoying your Holiday Season with the Amazfit T-Rex or T-Rex 2.

[@nsikumoh]

This is the most detailed review of this watch. Thank you so much. Is there any such thing as an audio sound(ringtone) when you receive, say an email notification, like we have on mobile phones?

[@PeterHerget]

The notifications tones on the Amazfit T-Rex 2 are not as customizable as they are with the Balance, Cheetah Pro, or the Falcon. I added a tone test for notifications to my list for my next video about the T-Rex 2. Thanks for the question!

[@limkeeguan6351]

Amazing battery life for Amazfit. My applewatch and Samsung lasted only about 5 hours on Strava.

[@PeterHerget]

My Garmin Instinct 2X was charged yesterday and it tells me I have 29 days left. I hope Amazfit released a solar charging watch soon 🤞

[@rahuls4863]

I dint come for the watch, but your revew - the points you noted - amazing! Hope you do many more reviews :)

[@PeterHerget]

Much appreciated! And yes, more reviews to come.

[@deeboy7763]

Great video. What notepad are you using? Thanks

[@PeterHerget]

That would be my reMarkable 2 electronic ink tablet... Here is my reMarkable playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu And if you buy one, here’s a link to save $40 and order your reMarkable 2 tablet remarkable.com/referral/758A-CQCA

[@LoneWolfWitcher]

Great video. I currently have the Garmin instinct. Thinking of updating. Would you recommend the trex2 over the Garmin watches?

[@PeterHerget]

Nope, I would not recommend the Amazfit T-Rex, T-Rex 2.0, not even the the Amazfit Falcon over any Garmin wearable. Garmin has more refined timepieces, better accuracy with health tracking, their apps are more soundly designed, and yeah, Garmin has making GPS products for the consumer for over two decades. Amazfit has some promise, that I will give them. Ask me this same question again during Q4-2025 and we shall see...

[@TWills-oe7hn]

Can you view your workout route on a map after it is transferred to the phone?? This is an important question

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, the workout details have pretty good details on either an Android or iPhone smartphone.

[@jriverox]

Hi nice super pro video. Do you think the AOD can burn the screen?

[@PeterHerget]

I ended up sending this T-Rex 2 back to Amazfit for the heart-rate sensor hardware was faulty. I now rock the Amazfit Falcon and after weeks of testing, using, and enjoying AOD on their Falcon smartphone, nope, no burn in or screen issues since. And yes, the heart-rate statistics appear to be more accurate, consistent, and this wearable is a smidge faster and showing me heart rate.

[@ludwigrx]

I liked that the hand motion in 0:22 didn't sync with the transition. Lol.

[@PeterHerget]

Wait a minute, are you writing a comment about a mistake I made during a video posted over 12 months ago? Regardless of some gesture or hand motion, man oh man, I hope it was not some "Gang Sign" from a L.A. or Chicago Club. Oh wait, was it A.S.L. (American Sign Language)? I will rewatch that video and let you know my pithy thoughts via writing or in a response video...

[@terrydavis1488]

I am a UK viewer of your video, which is extremely helpful. What is your favourite smartwatch, and what would you recommend? Many thanks Terry Davis

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for watching a video made 5,000 miles away. Are you wanting an Amazfit or any brand? Would you like a smartwatch or a smarty sports watch? What is your budget?

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi Peter, many thanks for your quick reply and your interest in my question. At present I own an Apple Ultra watch, a G Shock GWG 1000, and Garmin Fenix 6X sapphire, so a reasonable spread. Unfortunately, my Garmin battery is dying, and I am not prepared to buy another one, unless it was a special deal. I'll put the money towards a new iPhone in 2024, although maybe your suggestions may persuade me otherwise. Thanks again for your interest. Terry Davis.

[@PeterHerget]

You are most welcome. Honestly, I am torn between the smart-watch features of the Apple Watch ULTRA 2.0 on my right wrist today and those fabulous workout features of the EPIX 2.0 on my left wrist. Black Friday has come and gone, but you can find the EPIX 2.0 on eBay, and other websites, discounted heavily and still within the one-year warranty. If I had the extra $700.00 USD, yes, I'll sell my EPIX 2.0 and upgrade to the sapphire screen, larger battery life, and the torch light that is included with the Garmin EPIX 2.5 Pro. All in all the AMOLED screen on the EPIX series is easier for my eyes to read and the watchface are brilliant. I don't think I will keep my Apple Watch Ultra 2 longer than another month for I don't like the look as much as I thought I would. The longer battery is a great, and the new dim light at night, but I can get all that, and more, with Garmin. Have you considered the COROS Apex 2 Pro...? COROS has everything Garmin does minus the nap tracking (on higher-end models), the leaderboard, and challenges. The sports/workout tracking by COROS is truly amazing. I'll be releasing another review about the COROS Pace 3 next week.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@PeterHerget Hi Peter, many thanks for your time in providing me with a detailed reply. It is much appreciated. I haven't looked at the COROS, as I wasn't aware of them. I like a 51mm diameter size, and a sapphire screen. As an 84 year old man, with old sports injuries, I am not active. I just like playing with and using selected features. I have been looking at the Fenix 7X solar sapphire, and would welcome you views on that, while I look at the COROS offerings. Again my thanks for your time and advice. Regards. Terry

[@hoffstadt6]

great video, thanks, do you know how often does the heart rate monitor reads? can it be set to continuous reading?

[@PeterHerget]

Are you asking if the heart-rate monitor is accurate? I think that is what you truly want to know for it matters not that it check my ticker every... A. one minute B. five minutes C. 10 minutes D. 30 minutes E. off all together Those are the settings for the Amazfit Falcon on my right wrist at this very moment. Wait, you don't believe me? Really, you are doubting the authenticity of my answer? Okay, I shall make you a video right about... NOW!

[@PeterHerget]

Dear Luis, I'll be doing a live video feed on this channel in 3 minutes...\

[@ChrisNYPilot]

Great but what about HR accuracy and accuracy of the sleep cycles. Nice it has so many bells and whistles.........unless the sensors and algos are inaccurate.

[@PeterHerget]

If more testing can be done… sure, I have months of sleep 💤 data. To what watch would you like the data compared for accuracy?

[@andrehunter1295]

Easy to mount 22mm strap adapter, use quick release of you want to 😊

[@PeterHerget]

Good tip! The quick-release watch straps are my favorite to wear!

[@Captainsting]

But how do I open the screws?

[@PeterHerget]

You will need a very small screw driver. I recommend ACE Hardware or Amazon.com.

[@PeterHerget]

@@Captainsting Did you visit ACE Hardware and what happened?

[@mohamedtolba2982]

Good review, I want to buy but I need to know is there an option for answering calls

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, you can answer phone calls, but the phone call goes through your connected smartphone.

[@maqarg]

Hi! great video, what tablet/device did you use for write notes?? Thanks!

[@PeterHerget]

That was the reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet. I've been using it for 26 months now and it is fabulous for note taking. Glad you liked the video!

[@MountainStorz]

Does this show an elevation graph like the Garmin Fenix series watches do outside of a "workout" session?

[@PeterHerget]

I don't recall. There were pretty good elevation statistics though.

[@VivaPuraVida]

Great job Peter! I just received mine yesterday and these pros and cons are pretty cool!

[@PeterHerget]

Wonderful news and I hope you enjoy your T-Rex 2 smartwatch!

[@PeterHerget]

Are you going to use your Amazfit T-Rex 2 to track your next triathlon race? I just subscribed to your channel for a review :)

[@VivaPuraVida]

@@PeterHerget thank you!! Today will be my first official training session with t-rex 2!

[@VivaPuraVida]

@@PeterHerget YES! I will certainly use it to track my first triathlon 🔥😍 tks for subscribing! I subscribed to your channel as well! 🦾

[@PeterHerget]

@@VivaPuraVida excellent! I have a great training session, and yes, listen to that heart rate 😁

[@punypunny]

It has an altimeter but does it count stairs climbed? I miss that this which was available in my Garmin Venu 2.

[@PeterHerget]

Yeah, but all in all, does it really matter how many flights of stairs my body climbs?

[@SubhaChugh]

Such a thorough video, you deserve a lot more views and subscribers!

[@PeterHerget]

Glad you think so! It was a fun video to make and the Amazfit T-Rex 2 was a fun wearable to test.

[@harshit-blabber]

What all functionalities do we lose when the phone is not connected to the watch ? How much data can it save ?

[@PeterHerget]

The watch still saves nearly all of the data. The Amazfit did a great job maintaining data and I did not witness any data loss even when it was away from the connected smartphone for hours.

[@S....]

​@@PeterHergetHow about days..?

[@PeterHerget]

@@S.... How many days do you need to go hiking in Switzerland? I would guess a sold four to five days without testing it myself. The longest I have survived without the Internet since 1993 is about four to five days.

[@S....]

@@PeterHerget I was just wondering about the very need itself to have it connected to my phone. I feel a bit uncomfortable about sharing my personal data with some Chinese servers - just the watch doing it is fine, but while it is connected to my phone it might share too much or even if it is just connecting that data to "me". But I guess it is unavoidable with such gadgets.

[@PeterHerget]

@@S.... Yes, and you are not the first person to be concerned about security. Once a gadget is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, well... yeah, MUCH information is shared. The fine print is quite the read and I have yet to finish it. Again, ar eyou connected your Amazfit to an iPhone or Android?

[@roelelumba9422]

I still enjoy my trex pro til now

[@PeterHerget]

Ah, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro... I have yet to get that timepiece on my wrist. I have tried the following though: 1. Amazfit T-Rex 2. Amazfit T-Rex 2 3. some square-faced Amazfit 4. Amazfit Cheetah Pro 5. Amazfit Balance 6. Amazfit Falcon 7. Amazfit Helio (yes, the first smart ring and it will become my precious...) us.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-helio-ring And nope, I am not sponsored by Amazfit, they don't pay me any money. I created some Affiliate links on Amazon, but anyone can do that simplistic task. Amazfit has never approved a script for any of my videos. Besides, over 77% of my content is unscripted with just a easy-to-follow outline ~ time for some walking!

[@diveranytime]

I very much appreciate the review on this watch! It was suggested that I keep an eye on my health. I hope this works. I haven't worn a watch in years. ? it may sound silly but in the bicycle mode for example it gives speed. Will the speed of a Personal Water Craft on the water give a current speed that I'm riding since it has 5 satellites? Thanks Rodney

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for the question, Scube. And yes, smartwatches are able to determine the speed of motor vehicles. I even used my Garmin on an airplane the other year my watch reached over 130 miles and then... I placed it in airplane mode to avoid any issues with the Flight Attendant ;)

[@diveranytime]

@@PeterHerget Thank You

[@PeterHerget]

You are... MOST welcome.

[@AWESOMESENS]

I have Xiaomi S1 watch...had problems with notifications too, but I found a way to make it work. Since I enabled notifications to turn on watch screen they started to work correctly. Before I wasn't always receiving notifications.

[@PeterHerget]

Nicely done with troubleshooting 👍 I have yet to try the Xiaomi S1. How long have you been wearing that watch?

[@schummy3000]

Peter excelent review ! whats your ebook where taking your notes?

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you @schummy3000. The electronic book is the same writing tablet I am using today... The reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet. Save $40.00 and use my referral link to buy your own reMarkable tablet, please: remarkable.com/referral/758A-CQCA

[@PeterHerget]

Going on year three now with the reMarkable 2 tablet and a video about that very gadget will be released soon. Meanwhile... Happy Holidays 🎁 🎄 ☃

[@PeterHerget]

That would be the reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet. I've been using it for over three years now. And here is my reMarkable playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu

[@abdullahalmohammad3567]

Thank you for your introduction, please what color is the watch؟

[@PeterHerget]

The midnight black model. Thank you for watching & for the comment 🙂

[@abdullahalmohammad3567]

Thank you so much🌹

[@PeterHerget]

You are most welcome. However, I am sorry for a slight error, Amazfit calls the colour "ember black" and not the midnight black. And they also released the desert khaki color just a few weeks ago. 1. astro black & gold 2. ember black (the model in the video) 3. wild green 4. desert khaki

[@abdullahalmohammad3567]

@@PeterHerget Thank you peter 🌹

[@abdullahalmohammad3567]

Peter please , do you know when the Vienna watch will come out on the market?

[@johnnyblank8752]

Update on the navigation maps? did they updated to show the maps?

[@PeterHerget]

Negative, and I was hoping, yet, my hopes were crushed. I recommend buying a Garmin Fenix.

[@PeterHerget]

Just posted a two-minute short video about maps & navigation for the Amazfit T-REX 3.0 or is it called the Amazfit Falcon?

[@DSYT8k]

Hi peter and thx for the review, what about glass protection level & compare it to previous models !?

[@PeterHerget]

The glass screen cover on the T-Rex 2 was not as scratch resistant as I prefer. I ended up ditching the T-Rex 2 when I heard rumors of the Amazfit Falcon. Over 50 days later, and yes, I am still wearing the Falcon about 30% of my week. I enjoy the way it looks, I love sapphire glass, and they keep updating the heart-rate algorithms and making the wearable gadget even smarter and more accurate. I predict that by the end of Q2-2024 yes, Garmin, Fitbit, and perhaps Apple, may take a second look at Amazfit and wonder why they are losing market share...

[@Rocky_SbN]

Hi nice video with pros and cons.Are you planning to do a review of GT RUNNER HUAWEI . Planning to get one. How is this compared to Trex2😊

[@PeterHerget]

Sorry, I haven’t reviewed that version of the Huawei, I could not tell you.

[@Rocky_SbN]

No problem

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for being flexible. I am not only restraining by my finances, but more so my time. I enjoy spending solid week with each new gadget to fully test it thoroughly and not just skim through the 88 different features. For example over the past month I have taken on the following wearables: 1. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (quasi pro smartwatch) 2. Apple Watch ULTRA - uber smartwatch 3. Fitbit Sense 2.0 (quasi smartwatch/advanced fitness tracker) And yeah, back in August I took on: 4. OnePlus 10T smartphone 5. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone I like giving you all reviews with great details and with a deep, profound perspective from my QA Engineer thoughts.

[@travelcompass591]

Thanks to your review I bought the watch and did a biking test and I like it. ONE PROBLEM: The watch is lacking a Geographic Location Coordinates View (latitude/longitude) which is the most critical and the most practical feature of any GPS device. It's good that the T-Rex 2 has pre-designed routes, but what will save your life in nature (mountaineering, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, orienteering, etc) is to be able to see your geographic location whenever you need it, to find out where you are, and with that information refer to a “detailed paper map” which does not run out of batteries. The Amazfit T-Rex 2 does not have the storage capacity for detailed mapping... but having a small window with a geographic location option and working in conjunction with a paper map makes the digital storage unnecessary and greatly extends the usefulness of the watch GPS feature. I had an odd experience that I am not sure I imagine or was real: while dealing with a loaded hiking route I thought I saw a window that showed my geolocation, but when I was back home I could not make it happen again. ANY HELP WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED

[@PeterHerget]

That was a very detailed comment, wow, and glad you liked my review. As for the geographical features of the Amazfit T-Rex 2, nope, the features don't really exist. They were not added to the Falcon either. The GPS tracking feels accurate on the Falcon as well as the T-Rex 2, but navigation, sorry, you'll need to take a smartphone biking with you like I do.

[@travelcompass591]

I FIGURED OUT! When you go to an outdoor activity, say, hiking, First there is a red screen with GPS written on the left, a hiker pic on the center and a heart on the right, if you press the GPS it takes a measure and after a while when the measurement is taken all turns green. Then, there is a white text on the bottom of the screen that says "Setings", a new screen opens up with a list: “Assistant” and the second one is "Navigation", another screen opens with the Titles: My Routes, which will list the rotes you have saved, and the next is “MY LOCATION” where you can see the latitude and longitud of where you are ! That is the location we saved on the first red screen, is there and you can acumulate a list of them; but I am yet to figure out how to send it - find it in Zepp to pass it to some other app. What I did was to take a phone picture of the watch screen to not loose it and have it easily available to inform my map location. I am retired, but I have been a mountaineering intructor and seach and rescue rescue type in North, Central and South America, and I have degrees in Geography and Geographic information Systems, Basically, spent all my life in the field dealing with practical issues. I can tell you that the T-Rex GPS accuracy is fantastic. I am currently in the middle of nowhere in high mountains of Peru and my first reading located the neares city 110 miles away instead of where I am so I was very dissapointed. The reason was that I am next to a steep tall mountain right behind me. Once I moved a bit wawy from it I got my first correct and highly accurate reading; within a meter of the entrance of my property, that shows up in 3D in Google Earth so there is no mistake - the next day I went for a hike on the edge of the mountain and took another correct reading in spite of been somehow under the topographic shade of the mountain. It seems the software learned the satelllite location path. Thus, Im done with the GPS figuring out, because now with the very acurate “My location” reading - and a topo map - I can navigate anywhere for months without charging the battery. I can turn the watch on and off just to find my location :-)

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you Adolfo! I commented on another one of your comments. Much appreciated your detailed feedback.

[@cridery1055]

@@travelcompass591 have you tried garmin instinct 2?

[@PeterHerget]

Nope, the Garmin Instinct 2 was not that different and my Instinct Solar is still functioning perfectly…

[@Sandysam98]

Can T rex 2 show resting calories/all day calories? Trex pro only shows activity calories and not resting ones

[@PeterHerget]

I'll look into that question when my next T-Rex watch arrives. I loaned my only Amazfit watch, the Falcon, to a friend. But the T-Rex 2 in ocean blue should be arriving later next week.

[@sorabdb9925]

what is that notepad you are using...? looks very nice

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for watching, yep, the reMarkable 2 e-ink notepad/tablet is great for writing and reading. Here's my playlist about that gadget: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu

[@TheManWithTwoWatches]

Yep, @peterherget is still using the reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet and it is awesome 😁

[@kgsrikanth22]

Nice bloopers at the end :D

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you! I don't have bloopers for every video I shoot, but yes, once in while they simply happen...

[@Ettobike62]

what is the pad yo are using to take hand written notes ? and is is possible that connect with a power mt on the bike ? I have it on the pedals . thank you

[@PeterHerget]

I was writing on the reMarkable 2 tablet using electronic ink 😁 It was my favorite gadget from 2020 and I yes, I use it every day. Here's a playlist for all of my reMarkable reviews: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu Per your question about the Amazfit, yeah, I tried three different workouts to connect the T-Rex 2 to my indoor row machine, and nope, the Pro-Form never did see the heart rate my Amazfit timepiece was broadcasting. I did further research and checked my steps - nope, even after another try it would not communicate. My theory is this: if I cannot get a simple heart-rate comm going smoothly a Bluetooth bike pedal pairing would not function with the T-Rex 2. Perhaps, Amazift will do some further testing and add "accessories" to the T-Rex 3...

[@technodrone313]

im getting about 6 days battery on mine. wich is about 3x what my galaxy watch 4 gave me. definitely some jankiness but i paid 170 bucks. the screen is beautiful.

[@PeterHerget]

I was able to get a solid nine days, but my battery life and yours will forever be different. Honestly, here is my required battery life: Weekend Warrior 1. charge the battery Friday morning 2. wear the timepiece all day Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 3. gadget tracks my HR, sleep, SP02, naps, a good five hours of GPS, a plethora of notifications (200 to 500) 4. arrive back at a home with a wall plug and I don't have to charge the smartwatch for nearly four or five days - excellent battery life achieved! Now, all of that being said. I was able to reach 34 days of battery life with the Garmin Fēnix 7X sapphire solar with averaging a good two or three hours of directly sunlight the last two weeks.

[@t0dd000]

I kinda really love this watch. All the fitness stuff is novelty IMHO. Sure, it's interesting, but really, even when I was seriously into fitness (physical training was a huge part of my life for 20+ years) you just don't use all that stuff. Heart rate? Blood oxygen? Ha. Frivolities. The tools you need are various timers, maybe a GPS, and some way to log distances and weights and activities in the general sense. I digress. My requirements: durability, a long battery charge (once a week or longer between charges), notifications, some of those tools I mentioned above, a pomodoro timer, and it has to be attractive. All the rest of the features are just interesting. This watch is impressive. An ePaper display would have been nice for those of us who live substantially outside, but ePaper can make the interfaces more complicated, so I get the choice. Anyway. I think this is a truly great watch.

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you Todd for sharing your thoughts about Amazfit, and your fitness requirements for a ⌚️ watch. It will definitely be interesting to see where the T-Rex line of smartwatches goes and how they are able to compete with Garmin, Coros, Fitbit, Apple, and Samsung. Their workout app for weight lighting needs a complete overall - Garmin wins with that fitness category. With running, hiking, cycling, and other similar sports, yes, Amazfit is in the ballpark 😄

[@atakan5909]

Amazing review. 1) What can you say about heart rate accuracy? 2) Does the watch count stairs climbed? 3) Is there a rope skipping workout track? Does the watch count rope jumps?

[@PeterHerget]

The watch does keep track of altitude changes during workouts; however, there was not a section within the app to accurately track flights od stairs climbed daily 😑 There is an option with the Amazfit app to train the watch for stair climbing and this made me think 🤔 Amazfit has this feature in "Beta" mode as of now. If it changes, yep, I will make another video.

[@hxiaoqiang]

2) try stair climbing 3)try jumping rope

[@PeterHerget]

Interesting… I will consider those exercises

[@PeterHerget]

Years later and the T-Rex 2 still ends up on my wrist. I don't know what else to tell you except that for the price, yes, the accuracy is great enough for me training like an old man 4x weekly...

[@KC-UT4rmAZ]

I have the Trex 2 and it’s a good watch except. I can no longer scroll through the watch faces on the app without it refreshing and making me start at the top again. In other words I can now never see the newest watch faces. The app has serious issues and bugs. Are you having this problem?

[@PeterHerget]

I was just scrolling through the watchfaces to practice for a video review of the Amazfit Falcon. The ZEPP app does have issues and yes, I was having scrolling issues. I just tried again after my OnePlus 9 smartphone was upgraded to Android OS 13. I can scroll, but it is not fluid. I simply have to swipe slowly from one face to another.

[@rigobertorauch1451]

Excellent review, it has been updated and you can import routes would be great an analysis. greetings.

[@PeterHerget]

Wonderful news! What color of Amazfit adorns your wrist?

[@rigobertorauch1451]

@@PeterHerget Same as the video

[@PeterHerget]

Sorry, I need to still test the "importing of routes" or were you able to answer the question on your own? Regardless, thank you for clicking on by and... Happy Holidays 🎁 🎄 ☃ @@rigobertorauch1451

[@gee53]

Point to note of sleep tracking. If you are a shift worker that sleeps during untraditional hours, ie I sleep during the daytime when I work nights. It tracks daytime sleep as naps and it doesn't display accurately. I typically go to sleep from 6am to 2pm and this is always recognized as a nap and not actual sleep. So annoying. This is specifically a watch/system design. It would be nice if they addressed this at some point.

[@PeterHerget]

I wonder if Fitbit, Apple, Garmin, Samsung, OURA, or Polar would be good at tracking different sleeping hours. I completely agree with you - a smart wearable should not need a "window" nor a specific time frame of 20:00 to 08:00 to track a human's sleep. Years ago I used to work graveyard and would sleep from 07:00 to 14:00, alas, I didn't have any wearables to track my sleep at that time. Please, let me know if that changes. I am wearing the Amazfit Falcon now and the way it tracks naps is not the best either...

[@PeterHerget]

The new "Circular Ring" I am testing right now (just slept with it for the 9th night in a row) has a setting for "Day Worker" or "Night Worker" and this allows the smart tech, and application, to better track & analyze your sleep no matter the time of day. And yes, the Circular Ring also tracks naps.

[@RandoRaf]

Good overview.. and love the journal idea I should start doing that. I always forget half the pros/cons

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for watching Rando! Yeah, the daily journal allowed me to make, edit, and publish that video in less than two hours. Hooray for iMovie, copious notes, and a fun wearable to test😎

[@BillVerdon]

Excellent review sir! Very detailed ... no fluff... and your pros and cons are exactly what consumers need!

[@PeterHerget]

I appreciate your positivity! I've been in a funk the last few days and have not been able to get back "online" and post another video. I'm testing the Amazfit Falcon this month and comparing to... 1. Garmin Fēnix 7X sapphire solar 2. Apple Watch 6 LTE 3. Fitbit Sense 2.0 4. Polar GRIX X 5. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro I am striving to decipher how accurate the Amazfit sensor has become over the years and the quality of hardware/software Amazfit inserted into their $500.00 USD Falcon smartphone. I may post my findings on this channel or my other, "The Man with Two Watches" kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4WUeXusl8RkkMU Happy holidays and thank you for clicking on by...

[@valentinbarrie7892]

Hi ! Just bought the watch yesterday and had the first problem: during shower, when the water from the shower head hit the screen, the watch act like if it a finger and start swipe left, right, up and down by itself. Quite weird ! Anyone have the same problem? Thanks

[@PeterHerget]

You can quickly "lock" the screen before you go near water and that should avoid this problem. I wear my Amazfit Falcon swimming, into tbe shower, bath, hot tub, washing dishes, and the "lock" feature functions near perfectly...

[@MrCervelo2]

hello thx for your video. What is the name of your electronic paper board. Thx

[@PeterHerget]

Glad you liked the video - thank you for watching. I created a playlist over a year ago and there are 19 videos about the reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet I've been using, and testing, for nearly two years: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu

[@ivanivanov7617]

What do you think about color astro black and gold compared to the black color in the video?

[@PeterHerget]

I felt the gold/black version of Amazfit T-Rex 2 looked... cheesy and lame. I am still waiting for my khaki colour version😁

[@laskasase]

I have both T-Rex and T-Rex 2. Looks like the T-Rex 2 shows more steps than it should. When compared the difference between the two is 100 steps out of total 1500 steps. Any experience with this?

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for watching, and for the comment. So, there is a difference of 1,400 steps after wearing both your T-Rex and T-Rex 2 for a solid 14-hour day? Was one watch on your left wrist and the other on your right? If one wearable was on the left and the other on the right, yeah, a 1,500 or even a 2,500 step different is normal; especially, if you're cooking in the kitchen or doing certain cleaning chores with your dominant hand...

[@laskasase]

@Peter Herget & Gadgets Anonymous it was juat a walking test. Yes, I was wearing both watches, one on the left hand and the other on the right one. It was a short walk just for the test.

[@PeterHerget]

Very strange data with such a short distance. If I were you I would do the test again after restarting both watches, keep them on the same wrists as before and double the distance or time and see what happens. And yes, I am curious to hear the end result.

[@laskasase]

@@PeterHerget I didn't restart the watches, but I did repeated the test with longer walking. Wearing both watches on different wrists. Results: T-Rex2-5925 steps; T-Rex-5815 steps.

[@PeterHerget]

An excellent test! From my perspective, close enough, eh🤔?

[@FearlessFrog]

Hello to everyone. Today 25.01.2023 I get my new t rex 2 :) It's really marvelous watch for me :) I can do everything that I want. And whenever I started the watch after pairing It got the new firmware update which is 9.35.1.1 There are many stabilization updates with this new firmware. I can say so far so good. Now I am thinking, what will I get more If I would buy Garmin? For me nothing I believe. Most probably much more professional sportsman/sportswoman can comment better than me If they used Garmin before, but this t-rex 2 with military grade really satisfied me much :)

[@FearlessFrog]

And what do you think? Are there many things to be fixed with the new following updates? @peter

[@PeterHerget]

Upgrading to the Amazfit Falcon is NOT a good idea. Their health monitoring data is just more for fun and not nearly as accurate as other wearables in 2023. The $500.00 price tag was way too way. The watch should be sold for around $350.00. Now, those honest thoughts are my own and not that of my employer or anyone else. My perspective is soley based upon the 80 different wearables tested since 2013. Once I reach 188 wearables tested, yes, then I will feel more like an expert about wearable health technology. Thanks for clicking on by...

[@PeterHerget]

Oh yeah, I really, really, really like the Garmin Venu 2 Plus, one of my favorite wearables from 2022. I found wearing it, sleeping, workout out, and just using as a timepiece was just awesome! Is it a perfect smartwatch - not hardly! Alas, there does not exist the perfect smartwatch as of 02/29/2023.

[@FearlessFrog]

Thank you for your honest opinions and reviews ✌️

[@PeterHerget]

Many thanks. More honest opinions and reviews coming later today or tomorrow.

[@pedropastor3506]

Can you recommend a similar watch, which has an airplane mode? It's really important for me. Not keen on sleeping next to a watch that is constantly trying to connect with my mobile that's on flight mode.. 😕

[@PeterHerget]

The Amazfit Falcon allows you to disable the Bluetooth. Unsure about the Cheetah for I have not tested it. I just rested the COROS Apex 2 Pro, sorry, no airplane mode. Garmin and Samsung both make several watches that cost in the $300 to $500.00 price range, and yes, they have airplane mode. What is your budget and what are you favorite sports to track?

[@PeterHerget]

In my current collection I have the following Amazfit timepieces: 1. Amazfit Falcon 2. Amazfit T-Rex 2 3. Amazfit Cheetah Pro 4. Amazfit Balance I just checked all of them and... sorry, they don't have "Airplane Mode" but you can disable Bluetooth quickly from the pull-down menu. I'll make a quick video for you and post it on this channel. And yes, I agree, all smart watches, even though smart sport watches, should ship with an official "Airplane Mode" that disables Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ant/Ant+, and all communication coming in/outgoing from the watch. I prefer to have such a feature while traveling, during a movie, and I often place my gadgets into Airplane Mode while sleeping.

[@chunhaotan9836]

Do you get the OTA update on 25th july regarding the real time navigation and gpx file import? 😁

[@PeterHerget]

I just spoke with another dude online, and he bought his T-Rex 2 sometime in June - no update as of yet and the mysterious O.T.A. (over-the air) software fixes for both maps & navigation was due 24 hours ago. Yes, I think and hope they plan on delivering🤞

[@craighall8762]

Needed a watch for notifications, time and date (noisy environment), wanted something rugged and not crazy expensive. Bought the Amazfit Trex Pro but returned it for 2 reasons, the vibration for notifications was very lite and hardly felt and the step counter drove me nuts. Not accurate ...ok then why can't I turn it off? No reset on the step counter, just went on counting forever, no reset at midnight and hard to find a watch face that did not display the inaccurate step numbers. Watch faces kind of childish too. I am considering the Pro 2 because they have a adjustment for the vibration intensity, thats interesting. I hate they slapped all that advertising on the watch. The Trex and Amazfit wording imprinted on the watch just make it look cheaper. Currently trying out the Samsung watch 4 Classic, nice but daily charging is killing it for me. Couple 3 days would be ok but as it stands if I forget to charge the Samsung one day, the next it dies. The Trex Pro 2 has same size battery as the Samsung watch 5 but less than half the cost.

[@PeterHerget]

I would wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday and see if she Galaxy Watch5 goes on sale. An I agree with you about the T-Rex 2 labels, it was not a good design choice. The step count for the Amazfit Falcon I have been wearing for nearly a month now appears to more accurate than the T-Rex 2.

[@craighall8762]

@@PeterHerget The Samsung watch 5 pro is 399.00 this Black Friday. Still a little to much for me considering i'd probably break that watch. I ordered the Trex 2 at Target for 187.00 , pick up this morning and see how I like. No problem returning if I don't. If it has decent vibration I'll probably keep it at that price. Normally wear a big G-shock and I think I miss that on my arm. Samsung just seems a little prissy on me.

[@craighall8762]

And honestly if Amazfit would take the hyphen out and call the watch Trex instead of T-Rex it would probably get more respect. Dinosaurs are for kids. I remember when a friend that owned a computer store bought hundreds of china monitors with the logo KFC on the front. I told him NOBODY will buy those because they say KFC on the front (Kentucky Fried Chicken). He ended up giving them away. Just saying ......

[@S....]

​@@craighall8762dInOsAuRs aRe fOr KiDs. Lol.

[@PeterHerget]

@@craighall8762 The TREX 2.0, eh? Okay, I can buy that perspective. And where is our T-Rex 3? What happened with the Falcon 2.0?

[@swenfasching299]

Hello Peter, does the watch have a windsurfing or kite mode? Are the recorded data only recorded with an average speed or also a maximum speed and displayed in the app and on the watch?

[@PeterHerget]

I have some outdoor time tomorrow, sure, I'll give a couple clicks and let you know.

[@swenfasching299]

Thanks Peter i search for my windsurf my first smartwatch, important is the max. speed not all turns are fast enough. Its different in the directions. And handle the Buttons or Touch are to difficult mostly))

[@PeterHerget]

What you need to consider is... the COROS Pace 3, it sells for only $229.00 and has an easy two-button navigation, the touch screen can be disabled during workouts and its touchscreen is only needed for maps. I have the T-Rex 2 (ocean blue special edition) and you can navigation most the the U.I. with its four-buttons and the screen auto-locks during workouts. Alas, you won't be able to navigate the work data during a workout if the screen is locked. As you and I both know well, during a wind-surfing workout, cycling, running, swimming, skiing, NOPE, don't be messing with a watch or any gadget to avoid injury/death ;) Both the Amazfit T-Rex 2, Cheetah Pro, Balance, have the ability to track such workouts as does the COROS Pace 3. The battery life on the Pace 3 is better than anything Amazfit has as of 05/26/2024, I average 9 to 12 days of battery life wearing the Pace 3 all day & night. I hope my pithy comment answers more of your questions.

[@Verbgaf]

Does the watch show a little dot when you have received a new notification? T-rex showed a little dot to the left, but not the T-rex Pro. Samsung and Apple also have that feature.

[@PeterHerget]

That is... a fabulous question, and I don't recall. I had to ship mine back to Amazfit H.Q. due to the sensor issues discussed in that video. I am scheduled to receive a replacement T-Rex 2 any day. When the dinosaur 2 wearable arrives, yes, I will check for that "red dot" notification for you.

[@Verbgaf]

@@PeterHerget Thank you good sir. 👍

[@PeterHerget]

You are... MOST welcome.

[@arunprasad181]

Whats the notebook that you are using to write your notes

[@PeterHerget]

That would be my reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet. Here's my reMarkable playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu

[@SirRedNob]

Would you be able to tell me if you can customise the watch faces? With the garmin you choose which data to display in which areas. I particularly want to have UTC time in big digits and local time displayed as well, whilst always on. Thanks!

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, the watch faces can be customized, but not as much as a Samsung, Apple, or a Garmin Watchfaces. Amazfit is getting better every 38 days ;)

[@SirRedNob]

@@PeterHerget Thanks! Do you know if there is currently a simple face where I could have big digital UTC time and small digital local time?

[@PeterHerget]

Are you needed this time zone watch face for the Amazfit T-Rex 2 watch specifically?

[@alejandro1924]

Dry cool. Have you figured out how to send sos messages to another phone using gps. That’s the reason why I purchased the watch and now I can’t find the video anywhere. It would send a sos msg with coordination

[@PeterHerget]

An SOS message via GPS from one Amazfit to another, wow 😲 Yeah, that would be cool. I will do further research and let you know - thank you for the comment and video idea 🙂💡

[@protectork9831]

How do you compare this to galaxy watch 4 or 5. I need watch for sleep tracking

[@PeterHerget]

I would stay with the Galaxy Watch4 Classic with the rotating hardware bezel. They are virtually the same watch. Samsung only added a few tweaks from the Watch4 over to the Watch5. The only reason I upgraded was for my Social Media Reviews and the fact that Samsung gave me $280.00 to trade in my Galaxy Watch4 sometime during the Fall Weather of 2022. And yes, the Galaxy Watch4 Classic tracks naps, sleep, steps, gives a sleep score, give you feedback about your sleep, and so, so, so much more!

[@harivignesh2316]

ECG option is in the zepp app but not showing any settings in trex2

[@PeterHerget]

It could be blocked for your area. I read that not all counties have ECG enabled yet...

[@Wimb702]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing this video. I was about to get one of this, but after watching your video, I decided to not get it. I think is not worth it.

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for the comment, Will. And you chose wisely. Amazfit is getting better, but there are many things the company needs to refine before their watches will be worth the $$$ money. I would go with Garmin, Samsung, Apple, or Polar, before Amazfit as of July 2023.

[@PeterHerget]

I like the Cheetah Pro more than the T-Rex 2.

[@johnmossjr1898]

I would like an EKG on it. Doesn't long press unlock the watch? As far as 1 time measuring being saved isn't it updated in the app, you just need to check each individual thing. One thing that would be cool if it could connect to Uber or the Lyft app.

[@PeterHerget]

Thanks for the comments👍 1. EKG on the wrist is more of a gimmick/toy app ~ and even on the Apple Watch 7, nope, that really that accurate. Though, it could let you know to get your human body into the hospital. 2. An connection to the Google Play Store would be... EPIC if Amazfit were to switch over to WearOS.

[@TrinhThieuGia]

Could you make a video explaining the sensors issue once you get your replacement? Is it at normal resting HR, or only during activities, or only certain activities? Thank you.

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, I do have that plan to go riding on the exact same routes, using the same bicycle, my same heart, and again in the gorgeous areas of Utah. Thanks for you suggestion. You should see the video sometime in August 2022.

[@joselazaro5896]

Did the watch ever freeze up on you? Ive had it a couple days and it has happened a few times, dont know if its a software issue or if i have a defective unit.

[@PeterHerget]

There was some lag here at there, but I don't recall it ever locking up. Did you already get the large August update installed with the updated map features/functionality?

[@joselazaro5896]

@@PeterHerget Yea its on the most recent update, hopefully its just a software issue that can be fixed

[@PeterHerget]

Dang it! Not all software updates are delivered smoothly, and even Apple & Samsung have deployment issues. You could... 1. Synchronize your Amazfit gadget thrice and then do a hard reset 2. Do nothing and wait for the next software release 3. Call 📞 Amazfit Support Team Best of luck 😀🤞🍀

[@PeterHerget]

No freezing over the past 11 months, no crashes over the past nine months, and it has a shutdown feature for storage. Someone even Garmin forgets to enable for their more expensive timepieces. Yes, Garmin, you know exactly which timepieces of which I write!

[@anulearntech]

can it somehow show ambient temperature without getting connected to the internet, like in a remote location? I've heard this watch doesn't have a temperature sensor. Not sure why would they omit such a basic feature.

[@PeterHerget]

A temperature sensor would be cool, but it was not included. The Amazfit Balance has one 😁

[@TheDanielduong]

What’s the brand and model of your writing pad?

[@PeterHerget]

That would be the… reMarkable 2 electronic ink tablet. This November the tablet reaches its two-year birthday 🥳

[@Bluegreenred]

I'm sure GTR 3 and GTR 4 are good options as well.

[@PeterHerget]

Yeah, I tried a GTR series earlier this year and... the design did not speak to me and I returned it back to Amazfit.

[@Bluegreenred]

@@PeterHerget That's unfortunate.

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, it was. I did like the watch, but I did not love wearing it on my precious wrist real-estate when the heart-rate analysis continued to be inconsistent.

[@Bluegreenred]

@@PeterHerget I have no issues with my Amazfit gtr 2 but I want to upgrade mine the only issue I have with it is the battery life.

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you for the positive review ☺️

[@pjohansson89]

I'm sorry but I'm drunk and I like your videos!

[@PeterHerget]

Drink more, watch more, and please, keep on typing…

[@gabagool4739]

I'm drunk and got the watch

[@the_lost_guy]

😂

[@WOTAHCompany]

​@@PeterHerget and I have it on my way home from work and I will be there in I am it all depends I have my own place and live I will be a bit late in the morning and I will be there in about to go to the store and get the money ☺️☺️☺️ i and then I can get it to you and then I get off work at the crib and I will be there in about an hour to get a new one 🕐 I think I can get it to you and I will be there in about an hour or two weeks for a while for work and I will be there in the morning and I I'll I will be there in about an hour or so to get a new car for the late reply to the store and get it to you and then I will be there in about an hour or if I I can get it to you and then I'll be back in town for work I I will be there in about an hour or so I can get you a new one for

[@PeterHerget]

@@WOTAHCompany Yeah, sorry, just read this post and don't quite understand what you were trying to say. Hope all is well.

[@davidwetta9473]

What pad is that? I love that

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you for watching my video and that tablet was, and still in the reMarkable 2 e-ink device. Here is my reMarkable playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu And if you buy one, here’s a link to save $40 and order your reMarkable 2 tablet… remarkable.com/referral/758A-CQCA

[@takizukojiro2406]

between t-rex pro vs t-rex 2, which is better? tks

[@PeterHerget]

I would say.... the T-Rex 2 for they added new features and fixed several bugs.

[@muditchaurasia2294]

What is the note pad you are using please share.

[@PeterHerget]

That is my reMarkable 2 electronic ink tablet. Been using it since November 2020. There is an entire Playlist on my channel if you would like to know more 😁

[@muditchaurasia2294]

@@PeterHerget thanks i will go through it. If possible provide link for that so its easy to search

[@PeterHerget]

Here's my Playlist about the reMarkable 2 tablet: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu

[@PeterHerget]

Over three years later and... Yes, my reMarkable 2 tablet still turns on, oh yeah!

[@JRPLAWOffice]

Great review! I actually asked Amazfit to add in the lock screen function through Facebook messenger and they said they would talk to the developers and see if they could implement it. A couple months later, they added it in. I really appreciated that about Amazfit. I have a GTR 4 and really love it, but think I'm going for the T-Rex 3 when it comes out. I saw an article recently stating it'll be released on September 7th in Singapore, so it won't be that far off for the U.S.

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you. And yeah, the T-Rex 3 is much anticipated… And wicked cool Amazfit implemented your feature request 😎

[@JRPLAWOffice]

@@PeterHerget Do you think the T-Rex 2 feels bulky on your wrist? I know you said it felt comfortable...

[@PeterHerget]

Nope, not bulky at all for it is lightweight. I do hope the band is redesigned with a quick-release strap.

[@Bigirondoug]

Has the new update you spoke about come out yet and if so has it addressed the backtrack feature ?

[@PeterHerget]

I just spoke with another dude online, and he bought his T-Rex 2 sometime in June - no update as of yet and the mysterious O.T.A. (over-the air) software fixes for both maps & navigation was due 24 hours ago. Yes, I think and hope they plan on delivering🤞

[@Bigirondoug]

@@PeterHerget Thanks for your reply, keep up the good work on the videos.

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you. Posted another one last night and again this morning.

[@HeadHunterZ06]

Is the reason for no airplane mode that it doesn’t have cellular capability? Isn’t it Bluetooth only?

[@PeterHerget]

Airplane mode is often used by many, many, many smartwatches whether or not they have LTE (cellular) features. Airplane is easily used to terminate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, and radio connections like ANT technology. Years later, and nope, Airplane mode is still missing the T-Rex 2 and many other smartwatches made by other companies. I think if I wore only one watch, yeah, I would not be such a stickler on certain features. It is nearly 23:00 Mountain Time in the U.S.A. and time for bed. Two of the watches I am wearing the bed lack airplane mode and yes, it bothers me still 1. on my left wrist: COROS Pace 3 2. on my right wrist: Amazfit T-Rex 2 (ocean blue special edition) 3. on my right ankle (Apple Watch 6 LTE & yes, the airplane mode is enabled) 4. on my left ankle (Garmin EPIX 2, yes, airplane mode enabled and all communication is terminated until I turn off sometime tomorrow) Thank you for clicking on by...

[@marianorivero9028]

Hi, what is the tablet are you using?? Brand and model, is espectacular, and I have that watch is amazing. Grets.

[@PeterHerget]

Thank you for watching my video and that tablet was, and still in the reMarkable 2 e-ink device. Here is my reMarkable playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-wZkGvlHDIri-CCen6NOHu

[@marianorivero9028]

@@PeterHerget thanks a Lot amigo

[@PeterHerget]

And you are... MOST welcome.

[@flowerdealer]

Sorry missed it why are you getting a replacement if you like it?

[@PeterHerget]

I was asked by the Amazfit Support Team to send mine back due to the hear-rate spikes and workout tracking issues I was experiences. From what I could gather, yep, a bad sensor, and nope, once hardware goes bad, a firmware upgrade is NOT necessarily the fix. I don't think Amazfit is able to target a firmware update to just one owner's T-Rex 2.

[@flowerdealer]

@@PeterHerget Gotcha, good to hear. Just ordered one, looks cool. Thanks for the info.

[@PeterHerget]

You're most welcome Jose.

[@flowerdealer]

@@PeterHerget Amazon page says August 1st for the Navigation update now btw.

[@PeterHerget]

@@flowerdealer we shall see what happens next week 😄

[@Rasv-]

does it have structured workouts?

[@PeterHerget]

Are you wanting to know if you can have the Amazfit be your coach during a 5K run or a 30-minute cross-fit workout?

[@Rasv-]

Like Trainingpeaks, etc.

[@PeterHerget]

Nope, I don't recall seeing any thing of that nature. Perhaps, later in 2022 or Q1 of 2023🤞

[@Rasv-]

@@PeterHerget that means it won't compete with coros, Suunto, Polar and Garmin. Following a training plan and/or have coaching guidance is really important.

[@PeterHerget]

Well said and thank you for all your pithy comments. Yeah, I need to get my hands on a Coros smartwatch one of these days - perhaps, after I finish learning about Suunto, Garmin, Polar, Samsung, Fitbit, Apple, OURA, Withings, Amazfit, and TouchElex😏

[@shawnjacobb1]

Can you answer calls via Bluetooth and talk as well?

[@PeterHerget]

You can answer or decline a phone call, but you just be nearby to actually talk. There is no onboard LTE SIM card to make the Amazfit a cellular gadget/wrist phone. Amazfit, as of March 11, 2023 does not make a wearable that answers phone calls similar to an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch5 🤓

[@MarcoCesenatico]

Hello, light intensity of always on display change with light sensor or is it fixed? Thanks 🙏

[@PeterHerget]

Dear Marco, sorry, I don't know if I fully understand your comment. Are you asking if the light sensor brightens the screen up correctly when changing from dark to light (outside/inside) environments? If that was your question, yes, the auto-brightness functioned nicely.

[@PeterHerget]

Yes, and no... the ambient light sensor functions most of the time and that is better than my Garmin EPIX 2, an $800.00 timepiece that shipped sans light sensor.

[@chaitu6081]

Hey Peter, May I know what is the tablet that you used to take notes? That looks amazing..

[@PeterHerget]

That would be the reMarkable 2 tablet that uses electronic ink. I've been using it since November 2020 and it is wonderful. Here's a my playlist for tablets I've tested over the years so you can watch more: kzbin.info/aero/PL14X2qklpxc-OhTd8CRH0Z9Qx9GZRIS-E

[@ahmadfarouz2210]

@@PeterHerget 👍

[@PeterHerget]

@@ahmadfarouz2210 You are too kind