Amazfit T-Rex Pro Long-term Review // A Rugged, Budget, GPS Smartwatch

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Comprehensive review of the Amazfit T-Rex Pro GPS Smartwatch tested for weight training, running, cycling, and swimming. You can get the T-Rex Pro here: geni.us/t-rex-pro (Amazon affiliate link)
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//Sections
0:00 Intro
0:41 Hardware
1:49 Smartwatch Features
2:16 SPO2 and Sleep Tracking
3:19 Sports Tracking
3:51 GPS Accuracy
4:39 Heart Rate Accuracy
6:16 Smartphone App and Swimming
6:48 Wrap-Up
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@philnichols4680 2 жыл бұрын

Des- Another great video, and you’re still the best at this! I’ve found the Amazfit to be on par with my Garmin Venu 2, in both running HR and GPS data. I’m doing very steady-state runs, however. I keep coming back to the watch for the screen quality and the battery. As you call out, those are both great. Easy watch to use!

@st3fonline899 2 жыл бұрын

You can reccomend this watch over a garmin instinct, fr 245?

@lankindudesilva6497 2 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are the best! Direct to the point with facts! I really enjoyed the video. These are my type ones! Keep up good work!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@princemensah9731 Жыл бұрын

No doubt. One of the honest and in-depth reviews out there.

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Des! I had the same... bleh results from the HR sensor on the T-Rex Pro. Interestingly, some commenters suggested to turn off "stress tracking" which is supposed to increase the accuracy in some magical way but that wasn't the case for me. Excellent video! 👍

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that suggestion as well on Reddit or something - tried that - no dice :/ Hopefully they can improve with their next watch. Thanks Dave!

@adhajamil4263 2 жыл бұрын

2 of my favorite youtuber! keep watching both of your video to decide fenix 6 sapphire or fenix 6X sapphire 😅😅

@carltonsimmonsjr.5607 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Actually just bought one yesterday. Should get to use it tomorrow

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pringleschapman7165 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Review, you are the best Smart Watch Review youtuber out there, Super Helpful!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the information helps! Thanks!

@mikej397 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make such a great in-depth video - it was really helpful. I'm looking to purchase a budget GPS watch to accurately track my running distance and heart rate etc - would you recommend this or the Garmin Forerunner 55? (I'm also looking for something fairly rugged.)

@Andy-fy1yo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Des, great video. I’ve been researching but get really confused as to what smart watch to get. What should I compare if choosing between the ticwatch pro 3 ultra and the Trex Pro?

@bradpl12 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should do a video were you talk about your prefered sports watchs comparing a couple of them for people who don't know wich one to buy !

@jasonwells9976 2 жыл бұрын

Great review have one and yep the heart rate tracking is well a bit all over the place. Was ok when I did a turbo training bike ride and was close to chest readings but mountain biking it's a bit all over the places. GPS tracking is OK and I would say better than my Fitbit Ionic. Now thinking of getting a Polar Grit X as be offered one at a good price.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

In all fairness heart rate for MTB is all over the place for pretty much all watches due to the constant movement, bouncing, and gripping, but even so, the HR on this watch is sub par. I’d still rely on an external HRM if you want accurate heart rate for MTB. Thanks!

@King_David15 Жыл бұрын

👌Excellent review, very informative without any corny jokes!

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bobby4500 2 жыл бұрын

nice! please do more amazfit reviews, when they release more devices

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll try! Thanks!

@deccan3564 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing , This is called true and non bised review . This is appreciable reivew bro. 👌

@raugustdet 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the channel! Please, how many watchface options does it have in alway on display mode?

@ahmedgad2622 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video man! Regarding the GPS setting what did you use, GPS+Gallelilo or GPS+GLONASS, or GPS+BDS??

@alexeykurdukov7951 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Exactly what is important for such a device. Accuracy of GPS and Heart rate.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@romeotheidiot 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I recently started paragliding with (Amazfit Trex Pro) and love to track my activity. before flying i just select workout--Driving mode or hiking mode, Altitude results are approx good and I am not sure about other results Could you please suggest what is the best mode while paragliding?

@markcliffe7 Жыл бұрын

Just got one of these, black Friday deal, great review man👍

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@thanik12345 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, would you know if it's worth getting for swim tracking specifically?

@ismaelrivera1999 2 жыл бұрын

Great review keep the coming

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@busternuck 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Bought the watch nevertheless to add to my Fenix 3 and F935. For events and training my go to would still be F935. Just needed a rugged sports watch for my other activities like camping and some mild hiking. The F935 glass scratches so easily and with my aging hindsight, the OLED screen of the Amazfit works great! And can probably wear this to work instead of the F935 which I wear almost 365/24/7. Time for the girl to have some rest!

@st3fonline899 2 жыл бұрын

What outdoor watch have in mind?

@stefangpa 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Des, i was wondering if you have checked some other sports that the watch tracks. For instance Sup. I have a Huawei gt2 pro that has Sup sport installed and it only measures heart rate , calories and time!!! What about distance? Or something more? Can you see if it uses gps for Sup? Thanks

@fallacywrecker4960 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best THE BEST T-Rex Pro review I have watched. Kudos!!!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rokdvornik4474 2 жыл бұрын

Hat of maestro!!!Good way of introdictions

@TheVenuprasad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review...Whether T Rex is Suitable for HIIT workout????

@Fish-hg8hl Жыл бұрын

Going to buy this..i buy many watch before and all of them always damaged because of long term use... this watch is perfect since it pass the military test...I like the design too.. it's catchy

@samarthsingh8735 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!

@christianjosephgorgonia3588 2 жыл бұрын

Hey des.. how bout a comparo between the older Fenix models vs. the cheaper "premium" Sports watch from Chinese brands.. 😎🤙

@jaxfl99 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, I just ordered the Pro off Ebay, new and less than $100. Just got Afib, maybe I should send Pfizer the bill for the heart rate monitor.

@consumer_solutions Жыл бұрын

The cardiac sensors of AmazeFit watches have a bad reputation for being inaccurate. For the first 5 minutes, it does its purpose well. Finally, it seems that even when at rest, hand motion may improve production.

@wernerkujnisch6389 2 жыл бұрын

I used the T Rex for a 4 mile powerwalk. But when the walk ended at 4 miles, I didn't know how to stop the workout of the watch. When I tried to synchronize with app, there was no workout. How do you save your workout?

@shahaedsuma 2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy, is this watch better or Garmin forerunner 45? Which one to pick. Pls suggest. Or can u pls do a comparison between this 2 watches. Regards Shahaed

@huyvo-vu4ly 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man. Cuold you please give me review about their Zepp app. Does it have any running coaching like garmin. Thanks

@TheMrjonv 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your review

@DesFit 19 күн бұрын

👍

@maciejtekieli8268 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Are you planning to test new GTR4 presented a few days ago on IFA?

@berdyeah 2 жыл бұрын

Really hope you can review amazfit stratos 3 elite

@GiuseppeSavo 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this device more or less one month ago and I've dressed h24. I noticed that the count of steps is quite good, gives numbers that are consistant with other devices (the difference is around 1-2%) and doesn't count when I'm driving my car or my bike, but there are activities (playing drums, doing jumping jack or simply grinding parmesan for pasta) that activate the count. The heart rate measure when I'm quiet is really accurate and seems good also until 90-100 bpm when I do a quick walk, checked many times. I have to check the behaviour you noticed with vibrations on my bike. I'll try on sunday, if forecast and sons let me do it. The GPS is good and I never had problems with signal lost, even after hours of use. The accuracy is good, nothing that make me cry to a miracle, but better than most of smartphones and adeguate to a "normal" use. I tried to measure the repeteability walking more times on the same path around my home and the "error" is more or less 2 meters.

@YashRaj-tn7rs 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use navigation by selecting from and to locations in the app and the watch guides you for it? Also can you load 3rd party apps?

@GiuseppeSavo 2 жыл бұрын

@@YashRaj-tn7rs it's not a feature of the app/watch.

@MrGanbat84 10 ай бұрын

love

@temjim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving attention to Amazfit, Des!.. Right now, I just need a GPS running watch and somehow I feel like Garmin running watch is just too pricey... After some research, Amazfit seems to be a godo option. I'm so glad when I found that you've reviewed this device as well..Thanks!

@goatslayer85 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you cut the bullsh** and get straight to the review.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

🤙 Thanks!

@andorkovacs743 2 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me something from the open water option? Thanks in advance

@sivaramakrishnanramnathan1506 2 жыл бұрын

Finally - Thanks Des.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing

@sivaramakrishnanramnathan1506 2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Hey Des, have you use the auto pause functionality while biking? I have seen the issue when it comes out of the auto pause when the heart rate really goes bad.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I generally turn auto pause off on all devices I test because of such issues.

@aminameri2697 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,can this watch update local time via internal gps and without connecting to the phone?

@rafalnowak197 2 жыл бұрын

What to buy, t rex or coros pace2? I'm only running 1 hours a day, and walk.

@rokdvornik4474 2 жыл бұрын

You're the greatest wiever for us(sorry abought my stupid english)

@AvantiMoltoVeloce Жыл бұрын

Hello Does this have navigation and it is maybe possible to upload komoot things on it? Thank you for your help!

@ross-morozov 2 жыл бұрын

Great bright and colorful screen. Like it even tho I just bought garmin 245 music :)

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

👍 Hope you’re enjoying your watch!

@4tCa4mzUPqRZZo 2 жыл бұрын

A little off topic, but do you have any updated thoughts on the Garmin Venu 2? It's looking like one of the best smartwatches you can get in 2021. Just wondering if there are any new flaws that have popped up?

@Tekz12 2 жыл бұрын

He did a Garmin Venu 2 In-depth review 3 months back.

@priyanshusingh3510 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and perfect videos. I was confused between garmin 55/245 or this watch. Which one do you recommend?my need is to track yoga and HIIT or HRX workouts

@marioglory8528 Жыл бұрын

245

@edgardobartolomei5919 2 жыл бұрын

Ummm venu SQ or this Amazfit T-Rex Pro . MTB, Walk, freeletics, Monitor Sleep, Heart... What u recomend, Thx

@Transcdent 2 жыл бұрын

hi is this watch have "trackback" like garmin instinc i mind when you lost y can always back to start point?

@fallacywrecker4960 Жыл бұрын

@DesFit Bruhh, how many calories do you burn per day vs how many hours of workout? What's your average PAI score? I have bought trex pro after watching this video and I'm curious about your stats. 😃

@user-qq2yj4di4s 2 жыл бұрын

One question, step counting real time Or evry 20 30 sec refreshing the steps ;

@mrsmcavoy6380 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your amazing video! Between this and the Garmin Instinct which one would you recommend? I plan to give it to an avid hiker that also wants to keep track of the heart rate and get phones notifications. Also good battery life and reliability is a plus.

@davidmariner1837 Жыл бұрын

Hi what did you decide on? I’m in the same boat

@mrsmcavoy6380 Жыл бұрын

@@davidmariner1837I chose the Garmin Instinct.

@TERBANGFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Is it has gradient % reading if using for cycling?

@tanmay8531 2 жыл бұрын

please make a activity review on the G shock gbd200

@ndoaju 2 жыл бұрын

I misplaced my watch some where in my home and "find watch" feature not helping because it just vibrate and no sound. Any help plz

@lordandythegreat 2 жыл бұрын

Could you see whereare you directly on the watch? in other words, can you see the map on the watch?

@dytolisman6938 11 ай бұрын

There are 3 options for GPS, which one is the most accurate? Bds, glonass, or galileo?

@Ambrady2 2 жыл бұрын

I've the TRex Pro and I find the GPS better than my garmin vivoactive 4. It tracks my run more accurately than the garmin. Plus battery life if about 11 days with GPS running 5 times a week with always on heart rate. I think it's a good watch

@aminameri2697 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,can this watch update its local time via internal gps and without connecting to the watch?

@simdencard 2 жыл бұрын

I have this watch and it worked well for every exercise apart from outdoor bike riding so I tried again with the watch super tight on my wrist and it tracked my ride well. Now I'm not 100% sure, but I think the band itself is very springy so the watch can bounce around if you don't have it really tight on the wrist.

@snorung 2 жыл бұрын

I got it aswell, but mine dont last for more than 4-5 days, n i dont do anything in particular with the settings, i get a lot of notifications tho. But this should hold for more than that right?

@Crazydragonman 2 жыл бұрын

whch location and sat you set on?

@aakash3446 2 жыл бұрын

Does the GPS work when it isn't connected to the phone, if so, are there any limitations, in the GPS feature, does it include navigation when the phone isn't connected? Thankyou

@XellosMetallium Жыл бұрын

You can definitely replace the strap. I am using velcro strap with the trex pro. It’s better than rubber strap.

@Sarin2024. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can anyone help? I have problems with tachycardia and few watches only can detect a sudden increase in heart rate from 80 to 200 bpm, apple watch is ok, but I haven't apple ,so only android phone and tried versa 3, garmin venu 2 and both go crazy during my attack, any idea?

@Brandon-ko3rf 2 жыл бұрын

Like your review, what watch were you eating during the review on your right arm ?

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I believe I was eating this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jL6erK91l7uoe2Q.html

@christopherdecker8171 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I do construction work, and looking for a more rugged smart watch. My main use will be for running a Dexcom CGM app. Does this support 2nd party apps well, seem like it'll take some abuse ? Possibly a better alternative ? Thanks

@bluesy92 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, Wear OS, Tizen, and Watch OS are your options if you want an app store, and none come close to touching the durability of the T-Rex, except the Casio G-Shock Wear OS model. Which is much, much more expensive. For a rugged smartwatch, the T-Rex and T-Rex Pro are your best options that don't break the bank.

@rajasundharambalakrishnan7680 27 күн бұрын

I am using amazfit active edge. In that when I sycn with strava from zepp app activity is getting upload but map is not appearing what I can do to get the map when sync with strava

@yihyoongtan7903 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, may i ask if this watch provide function to navigate using pre-load gpx file?

@DadiszFekete Ай бұрын

Did you get any update on that? Im looking for that information too.

@cusebike5391 2 жыл бұрын

I have an older Amazfit GTR that has most of the same issues you encountered here. They should fix what's already on the watch instead of adding "new features." I'm aware that features sell better than accuracy to the general public.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, had the same issues with the GTR that I tested as well, so it seems to be consistent.

@Bessunger 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, indeed. May the software of this diveice look similar to the Huawei?

@rfield4308 2 жыл бұрын

The same company makes both watches

@Bluegreenred 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this watch over the Amazfit GTR 2 global version?

@benf3896 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the T. rex pro or COROS pace 2 for a beginner runner?

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Pace 2 or Garmin Forerunner 55 👍

@Muzzell88 4 ай бұрын

Have you considered the trex 2?

@user-kt3yc4vj2e 2 жыл бұрын

How to set the time on Watch?

@soulsteela01 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Any ideas what smartwatch is best for heart rate, swimming and outside cycling?

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Probably something like a Garmin Forerunner 255 or 955

@soulsteela01 Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thanks for the reply. I bought fenix 6 pro in the end and I'm very happy with it.

@feralshad0w 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone has a solution to my issue, please educate me! The website for this watch claims the watch is your "partner in exploration" and "No matter where you go, you’ll always know where you are" but I don't see how this watch can actually do this. It seems to export it to the phone rather than just give you the coordinates. Why is there no way for it to give you this on the watch, and why cant it have a simple direction arrow towards a GPS target your input or mark (ie: your car, geocaching location, trailhead, meeting location from google maps, etc.) this is driving me crazy and I have huge buyers remorse at the moment.

@martygough 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot understand why it would have sleep setting and then not have steps?

@mohddanialazuddinazahar1114 8 ай бұрын

Can I know where to find interval for running

@robk6349 2 жыл бұрын

If I’m looking for a watch for great sleep tracking would you even recommend this for that ? Thanks !!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

The best sleep tracking at this point in time is Fitbit, followed then by Garmin and Polar when it comes to watches.

@kokorico5416 2 жыл бұрын

Hi.Nice video.Do you know if the T Rex pro is compatible with the polar h9 heart rate monitor? Thanks

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I was not able to find a way to pair it to an external HR strap.

@kokorico5416 2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Thanks for your reply!

@alejandrogutierrez8551 2 жыл бұрын

Stratos 3 review please!!

@atNguyen-ze4be 2 жыл бұрын

hello friend. I often follow your channel and find it very interesting and favorite. I need to bike and jog so I want to consult you should buy vivoactive 3 or for735xt for the above needs, thanks

@atNguyen-ze4be 2 жыл бұрын

@@nugetta thanks. i think it's better to spend money on a newer model for long term usability

@MohsinShah-mo8wo Жыл бұрын

kindly, review Amazefit Trex -2

@MrGanbat84 10 ай бұрын

love

@amans2 2 жыл бұрын

can you please tell me the best watch under 250$ ? I have seen all your videos and the morei learned th emore confused i got... Coros Pace 2 vs fore runner 245 ?

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Both of those are good options. The Pace 2 can serve as a triathlon watch but I tend to prefer the usability of the FR245 with the 5 physical buttons vs the crown/dial on the Pace 2. The FR245 currently provides a bit more training feedback and insight as well.

@amans2 2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Thanks :)

@major8424 2 жыл бұрын

Which one should buy, Amazfit T-Rex Pro or Garmin Instinct Solar? I use it for running and some daily watch, so I prefer accurate HRM and GPS.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

The Instinct Solar

@saisriharshasaripalli3766 2 жыл бұрын

Good n honest 👌👍

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@philamguambomb 2 жыл бұрын

Does the stopwatch have splits/laps feature with designated physical buttons for start/stop Splits/reset etc? I do interval training so this feature is important to me. I've watch so many reviews about watches like these but none of them talk about feature like this? Hopefully in your future videos you can mention and show real quick if it does have this feature. Thanks!

@user-yl1dy9wc8m 2 жыл бұрын

I also want the answer?☺️

@cosmokenney 2 жыл бұрын

Can this watch show where you are on a GPS track?

@bsnl3g1234 2 жыл бұрын

I am doing training for half triathlon. Confused between T-rex pro, Garmin 245 and Garmin 935 (can't think for 945 due to budget). My major requirement is recovery. Please help.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest the 935 as that is the only one with true triathlon tracking capabilities.

@gavinelesban 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone having a scooter/bike/motor bike use this watch? Does it consider the scooter ride as a bike (cycle) ride?

@LoneWolf_6190 Жыл бұрын

Can we use google maps or any kind of maps with this model? And is it possible to install apps on this one, i cant find a way to do these.

@matthewstopint8852 11 ай бұрын

no ... but it is what is ... for the price pretty nice ...

@bondnatchapon 2 жыл бұрын

I think I might get garmin instinct solar

@LesPaulMan99 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen a few videos showing the T-Rex connected to a HR strap, so I think the info here may be incorrect. Apparently when you start an activity, you can then connect it.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Would you please point me to those videos? Thanks.

@LesPaulMan99 2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Sorry I made a mistake. It was for the Amazfit Stratos, but may be the same. I am waiting for my T-Rex to arrive to verify. Can you check if you have this option... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL-gf85nuKrRZXk.html

@shreyasbogar7114 2 жыл бұрын

Does white t-rex pro looks good in real?

@federicomacri5839 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you,very informative review. It helped me not to buy this smartwatch, since GPS and HR accuracy are funtamental to me

@grzelkomgrzelkom7687 2 жыл бұрын

the most frustrating thing in this watch is you can't see the hour (main screen) e.g. during using stopper and no alarm icon on main screen

@Aspiringpsychologist 2 жыл бұрын

are these watches better or should i go with garmin forerunner 55? please suggest, cause i am not sure why garmin are more costly, do they provide better quality of watch, gps and other things or are they taking more money because of ads and marketing

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

No, it's not about marketing. They have a more robust app and ecosystem which delivers more data and the feedback that they provide is meaningful based on years of experience.