The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a budget-friendly, tough-built smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts.
The equipment shown in this review is the Lava variant.
This is a large wearable.
It’s wider and thicker than theApple WatchUltra 2 and roughly the same height.
It’s also heavier than the Ultra as well as theGarminFenix 8.
Despite this, I was surprised by the T-Rex 3’s wearability.
The T-Rex 3 ships with a high-quality silicone strap that’s soft, comfortable and flexible.
The tool is included with the watch.
Just don’t lose it.
Once installed, the T-Rex 3 accepts any standard 22mm strap.
Additionally, it’s rated to operate in extreme temps from -22 degrees to 156 degrees Fahrenheit.
It also features a new strength training mode where users can build customized workout routines.
Plus, for winter sports enthusiasts, the latest T-Rex automatically recognizes a huge range of ski resorts worldwide.
The watch also supports mirrored smartphone notifications with speech-to-text message replies.
Beyond that, though, you won’t find much more by way of traditional smartwatch features.
There’s not even NFC for mobile payments.
Indeed that seems to be the case.
That said, even if the T-Rex lasts for half that amount of time, I’d be impressed.
Why, Amazfit, why?
At least Garmin keeps its silly proprietary charging cable consistent between product lines.
However, models with these features from the above brands tend to cost a rather pretty penny.
Meanwhile, the also similar Polar Grit X2 Pro is more than double the cost.
The question is, can the T-Rex 3 match the reliability and durability of the competition?
I intend to find out through thorough testing in the water, the dirt and the snow.
