Subj : The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is the cheap Garmin Fenix 8 Pro alternati To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Sep 05 2025 23:15:08 The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is the cheap Garmin Fenix 8 Pro alternative I've been looking for Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Description: Amazfit's new rugged tracker is tougher than titanium and packs built-in GPS for under $400. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Theres never a dull moment for Amazfit. Fresh off the Amazfit Active 2 and Amazfit Bip 6 , the company has announced its new T-Rex 3 Pro rugged fitness watch. While were yet to go hands-on, it certainly looks impressive. It was tested by ultrarunner Ruth Croft, winner of the UTMB in France in recent weeks, and is designed for rugged exercise thanks to a Grade 5 titanium alloy. Available in 44mm and 48mm versions, heres all weve learned so far. (Image credit: Amazfit) T-Rex 3 Pro specs Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Works with iOS/Android (Zepp app) Dimensions (mm) 44mm: 44.8 x 44.8 x 13.2mm 48mm: 48 x 48 x 14mm Weight 44mm: 46.8g 48mm: 52g Case/bezel Grade 5 Titanium Display 1.32" AMOLED/1.5" AMOLED GPS Yes, Dual-Band Battery life 44mm: 17 days / 26 hours with GPS Mode 48mm: 25 days / 38 Hours with GPS Mode Connection Bluetooth Water resistant? 10ATM, 45m Freediving, Scuba (Image credit: Amazfit) Underlying its rugged credentials, the display is made of scratch-resistant sapphire glass, and it can operate in temperatures as low as -30C. Theres a dual-color LED flashlight, too, just like the best Garmin watches , and the display has up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness. With dual-band GPS built in, offline maps, and over 180 sport modes, perhaps the biggest surprise is the price. The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is available for $399 (around 295 / AU$600), handily undercutting rivals like Garmins watches. Some of the specs don't quite match up, such as the Fenix 8 Pro's microLED screen , but for most users the AMOLED will suffice for the serious price drop. With the T-Rex 3 Pro, weve taken our most capable outdoor watch and pushed it even further, said Wayne Huang, CEO of Zepp Health, in a press release. Moreover, users also gain entry into the broader Amazfit ecosystem, where advanced training toolssuch as the Helio Strap with industry-leading PPG accuracycomplement the watch to create a complete system that helps athletes train, recover, and evolve. Why its worth paying attention (Image credit: Amazfit) Whether youve used an Amazfit tracker or not, the company has an excellent track record. We awarded the Active 2 , which costs just $99 (before discounts), five stars earlier this year, saying While not perfect, for $99 the Amazfit Active 2 is an unbelievable smartwatch with an extensive feature-set, accurate health tracking, and a brilliant classic design. The Bip 6 , which is even cheaper, got 4 stars from us, too. We said, The Amazfit Bip 6 is an impressive smartwatch. Accurate health and fitness tracking, a seamless AI assistant, and great build quality make the Bip 6 a force to be reckoned with. In almost every way, this is a watch that has exceeded my expectations. I would have liked a crown button for easier operation, but Zepp Flow voice commands almost do away with the need for any buttons at all. The long and short of it is that Amazfit is worth keeping an eye on right now. The companys designs may seem to ape other manufacturers to an extent, but theres a lot to like about the way the company is democratizing technology for better living. You might also like... Strava redesigns its Apple Watch app just days before the Series 11 launch Garmin drops Fenix 8 Pro with first-of-its-kind screen tech just days before Apple is due to unveil the Ultra 3 Polar reveals its Loop screenless fitness tracker, and it looks like a Whoop band without the subscription ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-amazfit-t-rex-3-pro-is-the-cheap- garmin-fenix-8-pro-alternative-ive-been-looking-for --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .