Amazfit T-Rex 3 Long-Term Review // Too Good To Be True?

[@lesEman]

What I really like about the reviewers works is your power to steer the companies in the right direction. I have a TRex-3 and your review was spot on. I really hope Amazfit is listening! Thank you for your work.

[@DesFit]

This watch is packed with features and I hope to see them dial it in! Thank you!

[@DTraylor]

Oh they listen..

[@AndrewInTheOutside]

​@@DTraylor with that mic 😅

[@DTraylor]

@@AndrewInTheOutside 😂😂😂

[@sivaluxt.8575]

Love the review from you… good quality as always. I have the watch for over 2 months and your reviews are close to what I have experienced. Thank you and have a nice new year.

[@carloslopezcolon4387]

I been rocking it for 3 weeks and I love it has been solid however one thing to mention they did an update to be able to reply to text only works with android operating systems IOS you don’t have the capability. The most for me important feature is tracking my sleep apnea has been on point and it deviated 2% from my CPAP machine.

[@DesFit]

Correct regarding the text reply functionality (covered that in the video 👍)

[@huzcer]

that's down to apple

[@davidhudson7590]

Love mine im happy with it as wanted fenix 8 but saw this glad now saved 750 quid

[@mlegrand]

I'm going to hit the thumbs down button twice. Reviewer didn't even test the chess board game activity type or the ball room dancing. 🕺 These are features we need to know about!!!

[@DesFit]

😂 I also did not test the dog walking activity profile 🤦‍♂️

[@mlegrand]

​@@DesFit - I can confirm that using "Garmin Killer" is indeed click bait. Although, it's pretty clear that Amazfit is using Garmin as a guide for a lot of the features they're implementing. Great review Des!!!

[@robbied4766]

​@@DesFit such a cat person thing to do! 😅 Great review sir

[@Chris_hong_sung]

@@DesFit uh.. be careful what you say, otherwise they‘ll may send you an watch AND a dog for the next review 😅

[@ActiveIdeas]

🤣🤣

[@jecktv9135]

I would like to see a review of this watch on freediving activity. So far no one has uploaded yet. By far the feature of this watch is very good for the price.

[@ActiveIdeas]

Looks like the T-Rex 3 killed it Des, especially in the Run HR data vs HRM-pro🔥 Have you checked out the Helio ring yet? I’m getting more accurate HR than Fenix 8 with it 🤯

[@DesFit]

I've been concurrently testing the Helio ring and my results...well, I'll save it for the review ;)

[@ActiveIdeas]

@ Love it 🤣😉

[@Aslanreviewstech]

Great review. Amazfit is definitely on the right track, and honestly watching this as a happy Suunto Race S user, I feel like even if not now, my next watch will probably be an amazfit

[@riteshlamichhane5133]

Hi Des I am one of your earliest subscribers from Nepal. I watch your reviews regularly and have garnered a significant amount of knowledge on the sports wearables. My request here to you is to do a review on Huawei watch GT5 and GT5 Pro. I know those are banned in the US but nonetheless you can give it a shot. Thank you.

[@mmh129]

Watching the GPS section made me think that it's crazy Garmin is selling the Fenix E for $800 without dual band technology. It was already a miss years back when they used to call it Epix Gen 2.

[@MrSeedi76]

Especially strange considering that the Instinct 2X, for which I paid 270 €, does have dual band GPS. Even the cheapo Huawei models like the GT5 have dual band. Garmin is way overpriced.

[@jonathantimm4645]

For me, this watch has been super solid except the readiness score which is way too nice to me and for some reason it has problems connecting to my heart rate strap for the first 10 minutes of my runs and this is after I've confirmed that it's connected before the run.

[@bubustyle2070]

Yes, the T Rex 3 is not a Garmin Kilker. But I had the Garmin Fenix ​​8 and for me it wasn't worth the money at all!!! I can't understand the hype about Garmin watches. The operating system on the Fenix ​​8 was a disaster... too slow, too tedious to find anything quickly!! Amazfit is doing everything right and they will continue to grow.

[@mortenvinther8940]

youre lying... Fenix 8 is smooth

[@paulkline3011]

What's a Garmin Kilker?🤣

[@groundsheet]

Interesting review. I bought the TR3 upon launch (first Amazfit watch), and it has had multiple updates. As a runner, this watch is amazing value for money, it only really lacks in power features. Yes I can connect my Stryd pod, but it can't sync with the Stryd software, and it has limited power data fields, no Average 3 sec power etc. I've also found that, testing the wrist HR against my Polar H10 is very accurate for me, only 1 or 2 beats difference on average. I still prefer running with the HR strap though. Totally agree with the sleep metrics being a bit wonky, but I've no interest in that, so not an issue for me. I haven't had any slow down at all with the maps, no matter what settings you use, so maybe that issue has been sorted via updates.

[@DesFit]

I filmed the map portions two days ago just to validate the behavior with the latest software but thanks for providing your experience as well.

[@mmh129]

The UI and watch face looks so much better than Garmin's, even the new one in the Fenix 8 is terrible.

[@nealken]

The conclusion its the best part but it is overwhelmed by the music

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I came for the Amazfit review but ended up more curious what mic you're using now? It sounds great!

[@Chris_hong_sung]

Great review - thanks! I think Amazfit is an upcoming company. They also add new features and update in an ‚amazing‘ speed 😂

[@Mdogbrown]

As always, amazing content. In your opinion, which would be a better buy right now. The 2 year old Epix 2 ($348) or this at $268? I walk, run, trail run and hike. Is the 2 year old Epix 2 at less than $100 more a better buy?

[@5CG]

Yeah I've been wearing Amazefit for over a year and their sleep and readiness scores are really bad. I have the Ring and the Balance watch.

[@michaellanger5671]

Good review as always even though I am not in the market for this watch. Still waiting for the 47mm Tactix! Are you going to do a review like you did in the past? Cheers and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@PixelsPeeper]

I have T Rex 2 , was planning to get T Rex 3 but my issue with Amazfit is accuracy at least in my opinion, my unused T Rex 2 sitting here collecting dust has severe accuracy issues and Amazfit is quick of abandoning their previous products on software updates once they release a new one which is a No No , I ended up going for Garmin Fenix 8 which cost a lot more, it's not perfect either but at least it's accurate with a companion of my apple watch Ultra 2, I think Amazfit makes incredible products specially The build and their battery life is top notch but accuracy and software support are their cons IMO

[@huzcer]

the gps and sensor (e.g. HR) accuracy has hugely improved with this watch and the amazfit balance. not saying it's a perfect watch as it's not but that area certainly has being hugely improved.

[@ne0komodo]

I am divided between this and Huawei Watch GT5 Pro. Which one to choose? I am going to use the watch for general sleep tracking and for racket sports and running.

[@alexww94]

What do you think about treadmill running with stable speed? Trex offers two way of doing treadmill running, either with setting stable speed or normal mode which is calculating speed like any other watch. I'm curious about your opinion, cause I started to wonder why other sports watch brands doesn't have that mode included.

[@daolivedo]

It's a GREAT smartwatch, especially at that price point. But Garmin is still way above about everything activities related. Hopefully, the gap will continue to be narrowed.

[@ivanromero4936]

Hi! Do you know if the relief shading for maps is going to be possible on the garmin epix gen 2 and when is going to happen? Thank you in advance!

[@nikhilgowda6563]

Hi. I Am confused with amazfit t rex 3 or amazfit balance what to chose? And may i know balance is made of plastic or alloy as case material

[@oggeman00]

Thanks for great video DesFit. I know you're not in to golf, but I wonder if it has those features, with golf course download, distance to pin and score/shot count? This still seems unique to Garmin, why I keep holding on to my Epix. Thx

[@the-portuguese-guy]

I agree, this watch is not a Garmin Killer ( far away from that) but is a watch very competitive in this range of price. The future will tell if the trex 4 or 5 can deliver on expectations.

[@AndrewInTheOutside]

Has anyone notice the improper grammar on a few standard notifications?

[@Dnserror88]

Great review. And interesting watch with great features. I like it, but one problem.. it's freaking ugly in my opinion. Gonna stick with my Instinct 2.

[@vpnconsult]

It's a specs king. On paper it has everything a Garmin of 3x the price has. But in reality it also has major flaws, like it can't really navigate,it has widgets but they freeze and take time to load, sensors not accurate, they lie about battery claims, has a mic but not a speaker etc.

[@stefangpa]

I don't really agree with your opinion, I have the watch for a month now and nothing has freezed even once, everything runs really smoothly. The gps is one of the best I have used and believe me I have used a lot. Heart rate has disappoint me twice when for about 5 -7 minutes stuck at certain BPM but this is probably due to cold weather and my really frozen hands( I think I have a situation) Speaker is missing ok, but 4 months ago no sports watch had a speaker, same goes with the flashlight. The thing that pleases me more is that many sports are fully customizable and are not plug n play, for instance in padel activity it counts forehands and backhands something that polar or suunto doesn't.Let's see what trex 4 will bring

[@PangaDayWalker]

Strange my sensor, compared to my chest strap is perfect. Best watch i have ever seen. Navigation while riding my MTB also works flawlessly. Maybe a bad unit?

[@linkinxp]

Am I crazy, wanting to change my Fenix 7 to the T-Rex 3?

[@daolivedo]

I have a Garmin Instinct crossover, ordered the T-Rex 3. The T-Rex is a much better smartwatch, but on everything activities related, Garmin is still way above Amazfit. I ended up returning the T-Rex 3, keeping my Monochrome Garmin.

[@PangaDayWalker]

I don't have garmin but from everything I have seen so far, garmin wins in the environment, while TRex keep on par with sensors, but with better price

[@MrSeedi76]

I sold my Fenix 7 (because of the dim MIP display) and bought a Instinct 2X - better contrast on the black and white display. It's easy to read, has huge battery life and almost every feature of the Fenix except "napping" and music. But for music I wear a Huawei on the other wrist for workouts. Huawei has way better sleep tracking but misses HRV and the VO2max is way too optimistic. Everything else though is on par with Garmin - heart rate and GPS accuracy are the same.

[@Ellifiknow]

Does all of our Amazfit health information go directly to the Chinese government, or is there a middleman?

[@uhuhuhuhuhuh91]

What you hiding under your sleeve Des? :D

[@noobproductions6023]

Ticwatch Atlas?

[@_J.F_]

If it didn't have that weird octagonal shape, and was offered in a sapphire glass version, and had a torch built in, then I would definitely consider getting one rather than pay through my nose for the latest Garmin Fenix 8 with all those additional features that I do not need, and certainly do not want to pay for either.

[@MrSeedi76]

I tried and owned many Garmins over the years. IMHO the best deal currently is the Instinct 2X. Insane battery life and has almost everything the Fenix 7 has except "napping" feature and internal music player. I sold both my Fenix 7 Pro and 7X and only use the Instinct now and a Huawei watch on the other wrist (GT5 or Fit 3) for listening to music 😂.

[@adambeshears5122]

The only problem I have is getting text message notifications from iPhone. Everything else notifies just not text messages

[@Pakershah]

First!

[@DesFit]

Boom!

[@PangaDayWalker]

The reply message has changed and now you get a keyboard on watch to type it back.

[@sivaluxt.8575]

Love the review from you… good quality as always. I have the watch for over 2 months and your reviews are close to what I have experienced. Thank you and have a nice new year.

[@DesFit]

Thanks and happy new year to you as well!