Amazfit - Active 3 Premium

Might as well go with the active 3 premium.

You're not the first nor will you be the last making that amazon association. The max and the 3 premium aren't identical though, they have a lot of overlap but the 3 premium has some unique features like full button navigation and certain running metrics as well as on watch gps routing and higher grade materials. But it has a smaller display and battery.

I agree, I'm disappointed. I wear my Active 2 when I want a smaller stylish slim look than my T-Rex 3 Pro 44mm. And in those situations, I don't really need all the buttons. The Active 3 looks like less stylish and is larger and thicker. They need to focus better on who the audience is for each model.

In digging through the specs online, I get the impression the heart rate monitor can still only do every minute rather than continuous. Not a critical feature, but I like being able to look at my watch outside of workouts and see my heart rate.

every watch with a more than decent GPS and HR sensors can be ok for you. An Amazfit, from the first Balance or Cheetah to the most recent Active 3 premium, can be good for a marathon. If running is your sport, probably a Cheetah or (much better) the newest Active 3 are the best devices for you between the Amazfit devices. I would avoid heavier models.

With the Active 2 Premium currently $93 on Amazon, not sure why anyone would bite on the 3 right now. I bought one yesterday as a potential shift from my current RingConn/Garmin combo.

Fair points. And yes, the Active Max seems pointless at the price point compared to Active 3

Seems very similar to the Max: same size battery as the Active Max, smaller screen, same brightness, and sapphire screen. I'd get this over the Max for sure. Only thing not to like is the two tone case and large bezels with tick marks.

https://us.amazfit.com/products/active-3-premium I was excited that the article said it had a bigger battery but that was a lie... It's about 33% larger than the Active 2 but the 44mm Trex 3 pro which has the same screen size was almost double.

Yes I stated its 33% more. You can directly compare the T-Rex 3 pro 44mm because the amazfit runs two screen sizes in the round form factor: A 1.5" 480x480 display and a 1.32" 466x466. The new Active Max 3 and Trex pro have the same screen size and the physical dimensions of the cases are very similar.

Probably the most unneccesary release I've seen from Amazfit, alognside the T-Rex Ultra 2. They haven't been able to keep up with the Helio Strap demand, still unable to sell a single replacement band for the Helio Strap, the calories algorithm is still super high, sports like swimming are still lacking advanced features, training templates could use some improvement, Zepp Aura is not good enough to be a worthy subscription, a lot of people have issues with sleep tracking (not me) and so on. Amazfit was one the right track but at this exact moment they seem pretty lost to me. I thought they were going to focus on Bip, Active, Balance, T-Rex and Helio Strap, and the rest on software and features, but nope. Why bother in releasing the Active Max? They couldn't just wait 1 month and just release the Active 3? It's basically the same watch. Why the T-Rex Ultra 2? Isn’t the T-Rex 3 PRO enough??? They are losing focus and are trying so hard to be Garmin with their 198226628393837262729 different watches. They want to have a 1:1 of every single Garmin watch apparently, when they should focus on more features to actually compete w garmin. It's like they need to be constantly on headlines bc if not they think people will forget about them.

I understand having T-Rex 3 and T-Rex 3 Pro. T-Rex 3 is their "affordable" rugged option and the T-Rex 3 Pro is the "Pro" and expensive rugged option. T-Rex Ultra 2 is just pointless, especially w that price. They should’ve made 3 size options for both T-Rex 3 models, that’s it. But it's clear that they want to be Garmin having a bunch of watches that are almost the same like Fenix, Epix and Enduro. Active Max a month before Active 3 is completely pointless, especially if they’re basically the same watch and the exact same price. It's so stupid, they release the Active Max and immediately killed it just after a month, bc tbh if someone is making their decision now, there’s really no reason to buy the Active Max other than the whole black look that the Active 3 doesn’t have. They’re totally losing focus and bombing everyone w releases to be on the headlines every other week. I still like the products but at this moment the only thing keeping me with them is the Helio Strap + Watch combo, not the features of the app. If Garmin or Coros decides to do something like that, I think I'll switch bc I don't wanna be waiting god knows how much time for Amazfit to get their shit together and start being their own company instead of trying to be Garmin. People want features and long term support, not 15162783377 watches.

I mean, there was bound to be a sequel of the Active 2, any days now. What I'm most surprised about is the fact that it costs the same price and the fact that... it has more features and more buttons.

WITH 4 BUTTONS??!?! Okay, THIS IS THE NEXT WATCH I AM BUYING, FOR SURE!!! If you can't have a crown, better to add buttons. I can see this selling for sure, alongside the Active 2, for those that still want a cheaper option. That being said, I am not a fan of the dual-tone aesthetic. Looking too much like the Garmin Vivoactive and early Venu series.

It addresses several complaints - Higher Storage (Music, Podcast, Bigger maps) - Larger Battery - 4 buttons (Trust me, that alone is a major win) It also incorporates several T-Rex exclusive features to it, like Auto-Rerouting and Point of Navigation. For those willing to spend a bit more, that's a good offer. The real question is, "Why should people even go for an Active Max, at this point?"

They increased the battery size. It is now slated for up to 12 days. Its display is now 3,000 nits. And it has 4GB of storage (that alone will be a big incentive to switch for many) It also comes with several features fromml the T-Rex series, like Auto-Rerouting and Point to Point navigation.

https://uk.amazfit.com/products/active-3-premium?variant=53189918326997 Confirmed Stainless steel. I get your gripes.

Okay, Finally, I'll give a proper take on this. Design wise, I am more on the positive. I do like it. A lot better than the boring and uninspiring Active Max. It's amazing what a coat of paint and change of materials can do, to make a watch look more premium. But damn, the design language, for me is not it. The Active 2 was and still, by far, is their greatest looking watch to date. But I get it. These days, people are into running. Literally EVERY smartwatch company has started making watches that focuses on that sport. Coros bringing out the Pace 4 after all these years, Huawei with their new GT Runner 2, and even Oppo making the Oppo Watch S. And I suspect Garmin will start refreshing their Forefunner series for the upteenth time. It's the craze, these days. Back to the design, I am not a fan of the inner bezel. It looks so out of place with the aesthetic of the Active 3. It should have only stayed with the Active Max. The dual-tone to me is... idk. But I do admit that the Navy Blue looks so much better in person. (As seen on video on Youtube) The Active 2 was so good looking, it almost felt as premium as the recent Huawei GT series. Almost! But it's not all bad. The biggest thing for me? The 4 buttons. That is a significant upgrade in terms of usability. I could definitely benefit this, despite the lack of a crown. And... here comes the issue. This thing costs the same as the Active Max. Yes it has a bigger screen and better battery life, but only 2 buttons?! You'd expect the Active Max to be the better product, but in my eyes, that is certainly not the case. Also, this is a watch that is basically a T-Rex in a smaller, thinner body. Even the way you navigate the menu is exactly the same as the T-Rex, which will confuse those that have never owned one. In addition, this is the **cheapest watch** in the fitness watch game, to have - Automatic Rerouting - Points of Interest Search - Turn By Turn Navigation - Point to Point Route Planning These are features reserved in higher tiered watches of Garmin and for Amazfit, the T-Rex! (Eventually the feature was brought to the Balance 2.) It may lack polish here and there but Amazfit tend to fix their mistakes when you keep reminding them. But to the point... Why should people buy several hundreds more to get the T-Rex 3 Pro (or the Ultra 2), at this point? I'm guessing only for the rugged build and flashlight but most will choose the Active 3, at this point. It's not worth 200$ for just a flashlight As for the T-Rex Ultra 2... Well, like I said in another post, this is only for one type of people, it will not sell that many units (and I hope Amazfit is aware of this) Honestly, I am both excited and cautious. I do like what it is offered here. Design could be better but it isn't a dealbreaker. I'm hoping that they make a square version out of this and I am curious to see what they will do with the Balance series this year or the next.

Amazfit active max or the premium 3 Max will give you better battery. Premium 3 will give you 4 buttons instead of 2 and sapphire glass

The model flood continues, it seems ... man, Amazfit, please prioritize software for the time being. You just released the Active Max, how is an Active 3 necessary now? :D

They have time to create new devices, again and again, but they don't have time to polish their current models and keep features and software up to date... 🙄 More and more models, and no bidirectional sync between devices... Seriously? Edit : it also seems that the Active 3 is the only model to receive lactate threshold at the moment... What a joke. We don't even get map routing yet on T-Rex 3, and we don't have this feature either? What a shame! I don't get where they want to go, I'm done and seriously thinking to return to Suunto. https://preview.redd.it/py52fmwtjulg1.jpeg?width=1220&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d48f62e04f7b06b1436c35e0fe923bbd50c7e392