In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Amazfit T-Rex Pro. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 59.4 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Polycarbonate |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, temperature protection, salt fog protection, freezeproof |
Colours | - | Desert grey |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, BioTracker 2 PPG biological tracking optical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Music remote handling, event reminders |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Tempered glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Meteorite black | Steel blue |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone rubber |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Meteorite black | Blue steel |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Capacity | - | 390 mAh |
Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 18 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 18 days Heavy usage - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Recharge Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Amazfit T-Rex Pro |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 70 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -40 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |