{"id":4686,"date":"2025-09-05T22:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T22:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/4686\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T22:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T22:31:08","slug":"the-amazfit-t-rex-3-pro-is-the-cheap-garmin-fenix-8-pro-alternative-ive-been-looking-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/4686\/","title":{"rendered":"The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is the cheap Garmin Fenix 8 Pro alternative I’ve been looking for"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s never a dull moment for Amazfit. Fresh off the Amazfit Active 2<\/a> and Amazfit Bip 6<\/a>, the company has announced its new T-Rex 3 Pro rugged fitness watch.<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

Available in 44mm and 48mm versions, here\u2019s all we\u2019ve learned so far.<\/p>\n

You may like<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Amazfit)T-Rex 3 Pro specsSwipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 – Cell 0 <\/p>\n

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro<\/p>\n

Row 0 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Works with<\/p>\n

iOS\/Android (Zepp app)<\/p>\n

Row 1 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Dimensions (mm)<\/p>\n

44mm:<\/p>\n

44.8 x 44.8 x 13.2mm<\/p>\n

48mm:<\/p>\n

48 x 48 x 14mm<\/p>\n

Row 2 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Weight<\/p>\n

44mm: 46.8g<\/p>\n

48mm: 52g<\/p>\n

Row 3 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Case\/bezel<\/p>\n

Grade 5 Titanium<\/p>\n

Row 4 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Display<\/p>\n

1.32″ AMOLED\/1.5″ AMOLED<\/p>\n

Row 5 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

GPS<\/p>\n

Yes, Dual-Band<\/p>\n

Row 6 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Battery life<\/p>\n

44mm:<\/p>\n

17 days \/ 26 hours with GPS Mode<\/p>\n

48mm: <\/p>\n

25 days \/ 38 Hours with GPS Mode<\/p>\n

Row 7 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Connection<\/p>\n

Bluetooth<\/p>\n

Row 8 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Water resistant?<\/p>\n

10ATM, 45m Freediving, Scuba<\/p>\n

Row 9 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Amazfit)<\/p>\n

Underlying its rugged credentials, the display is made of scratch-resistant sapphire glass, and it can operate in temperatures as low as -30\u00b0C. There\u2019s a dual-color LED flashlight, too, just like the best Garmin watches<\/a>, and the display has up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness.<\/p>\n

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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 \u00a3295 \/ AU$600), handily undercutting rivals like Garmin<\/a>\u2019s watches. Some of the specs don’t quite match up, such as the Fenix 8 Pro’s microLED screen<\/a>, but for most users the AMOLED will suffice for the serious price drop.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the T-Rex 3 Pro, we\u2019ve taken our most capable outdoor watch and pushed it even further,\u201d said Wayne Huang, CEO of Zepp Health, in a press release.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoreover, users also gain entry into the broader Amazfit ecosystem, where advanced training tools\u2014such as the Helio Strap with industry-leading PPG accuracy\u2014complement the watch to create a complete system that helps athletes train, recover, and evolve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Why it\u2019s worth paying attention<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Amazfit)<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve used an Amazfit tracker or not, the company has an excellent track record.<\/p>\n

We awarded the Active 2<\/a>, which costs just $99 (before discounts), five stars earlier this year, saying \u201cWhile 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bip 6<\/a>, which is even cheaper, got 4 stars from us, too. We said, \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

The long and short of it is that Amazfit is worth keeping an eye on right now. The company\u2019s designs may seem to ape other manufacturers to an extent, but there\u2019s a lot to like about the way the company is democratizing technology for better living.<\/p>\n

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