Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Amazfit T-Rex 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Amazfit T-Rex 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 47.1 mm
Height 43.4 mm 47.1 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.65 mm
Weight 43 g 66.5 g
Body Material - Polymer
Protection Waterproof Shockproof, water-resistant, salt fog protection, freezeproof, heat-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes - 150+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts Camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, alarm, realtime location tracking, weather information, event reminders, PAI Health Assessment System, pomodoro timer, stopwatch timer, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, OxygenBeats algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, Dual-band navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.39"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki | Astro black and gold
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-205 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Ember black | Wild green | Desert khaki
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 24 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Typical usage - up to 24 days
Battery safe mode - up to 45 days
Heavy usage - up to 10 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 26 hour(s)
Balanced mode (with GPS) - up to 50 hour(s)
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 58 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (with GPS) - up to 10 hour(s)
Ultra-low temperature (without GPS) - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Amazfit T-Rex 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Zepp App
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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