I am using an Amazfit trex 2 since last 3 years and it's an amazing value for money smart watch. You can check out accuracy comparison videos for this with garmin, whoop or apple watch on YouTube. Its a common consensus in fitness community that it delivers good value at the price point.
Amazfit has recently launched the next version of t rex 3 pro which is an amazing watch too.
I have recently heard very good reviews about hart ring by fittr in my network too.
I've had it for a few days and I don't share the experience on that article. I have a lot of different smartwatches and I can say that so far it's one of the best I've tried. There have been already a number of reviews that are diametrally opposite to that wired review as well. Judging by the publication date it's possible they had an early review sample. There have been numerous software updates since.
Amazfit Balance 2 should be about that price. The T-Rex 3 as well for something more sporty. The T-Rex 3 pro is out of that price range, but it's worth the extra.
Or Bip 6, or Active 2 round or square, for a cheaper option with the same sensors and 90% of the features and limited local storage. The current gen of Amazfit devices are really very good.
Pixel watch 2 has been phenomenal for me despite the small screen and the poor battery life. But it's been dependable and still has some of the best sensors available on a watch.
I've recently switched from it to an amazfit t-rex 3 pro and what an absolute beast it is. Better in every way that matters to me except maybe contactless payments. Top notch sensors, a large bright amoled display, the torch is excellent and more useful that I can express, sports tracking is spot on with plenty of detail and configurability, and I can squeeze about 10 to 12 days off the battery with heavy usage. Love it.
Then there's no real need. Other than repairability and battery life you won't get any real extra value as the pw2 is already phenomenal. Faced with the same choice you ponder right now, I actually went a different direction for something completely new, an amazfit t-rex 3 pro and I'm really happy with it.
Amazfit Balance 2 should be about that price. The T-Rex 3 as well for something more sporty. The T-Rex 3 pro is out of that price range, but it's worth the extra.
Or Bip 6, or Active 2 round or square, for a cheaper option with the same sensors and 90% of the features and limited local storage. The current gen of Amazfit devices are really very good.
All current-generation Amazfit devices share the same heart rate sensor. The larger and heavier the device, the worse its performance. Personally, I find my T-Rex 3 Pro quite accurate, even during weightlifting, compared to my Polar H10, but only when worn higher up and a bit tighter than usual. Conversely, the Ultra 2 is reportedly hit or miss.
The GPS on it is excellent. My neighbourhood is full of high rises and city canyons and the wobble is minimal. I normally have it on auto.
My T-Rex 3 Pro connects without issue to my Wahoo Kickr and reports power data back to Zepp. I don't have a Balance 2 to test. And I have the Wahoo app connect to the watch for heart rate, although in your case you'd use your chest strap.
the t rex 3 pro seems good and it has calling functions
the torch light seems super useful as well, i am so tempted to upgrade from my already excellent t rex ultra
getting my T rex 3 pro 44mm after the ultra 2 release which i feel is too similar to the t rex 3 pro plus the gigantic size
and now there's one more watch in Amazfit 's stable!
I have a Fenix 8. Instead of a Garmin, I'd suggest go for a Trex 3 Pro. Its the best combination of a smart watch and sports watch and much cheaper than the Garmin flagships.
Maps are the same between the watches. Frankly, almost everything on the software side between the two is the same other than the Balance having a golf mode.
The big differences between the two is the T-Rex 3 Pro has a brighter 3000 nit screen, a titanium bezel, the led flashlight and a more rugged build that can handle colder temperatures supposedly.
Personally, I’m on team buttons, but the crown is easy enough to use.
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