@@joshuafuhrmeister7279 I believe Amazfit is now in Target and bestbuy so price increases were inevitable, unfortunately. I love my Trex pro I don’t even see a reason to upgrade to a trex 2 because the amount of notable features they add to each generation is minimal. Perhaps I’ll wait for a holiday sale and see what the discounts are.
I come from the gtr when it was new lol. Things I like about Garmin. The scores, the metrics and the details you get from each run. But watch to watch... Amazfit was decent. I'm really curious to try again after using Garmin for years. I'm curious how it's all can't together over the last few years
I’ve just ordered the Ultra in Tan and now I can not wait to get it!! I’ve worn a T Rex Pro 2 (tan) as my everyday watch working in the coal mines and to be honest that I have only ever scratched it at home - go figure ! After being injured at work I’ve updated to the Ultra to help kick start my track to recovery so watch this space.
Just a little update to your video, from third party companies, there is a screwdriver for amazfit T-rex Ultra as well as a lot of different replacement bands in nylon, metal, leather etc. :D
Mapping and Navigation is my main reason for buying a Garmin Epix. It's wild how good this watch is in the back country. Amazfit doesn't look bad though.
If the sport metrics get better with an external HR sensor, it is a viable option for a wide range of people. If they don't, they need to work hard in that direction in order to compete. They're certainly moving in the right direction, very fast.
Agreed. I have the Falcon and love the quality, but I still primarily use my Epix and Fenix. Though I've had my eye on this company as they are trending the right direction really fast.
Once again precise in-depth review. Congrats! Amazfit Pace was my very first gps watch for running, back in 2017. Right afterwards I upgraded to Amazfit Stratos when it was released. Both watches gave me a lot of happiness (ran my first half marathon with Pace version and first marathon with Stratos version. Both were accurated), but after two years of intense usage gps became unaccurate. No software upgrade, no technical assistance in Brazil, then I saw it was time to updgrade again. Then I started in Garmin path. 245 then 255. I think Amazfit a very good watch, beautiful piece, however when we are talking about sports/healthy accuracy mesuring I stick with Garmin and problably other brands like it. Maybe it's a trauma. hahaha. But I stil do respect and have compliments to Amazfit. If I don't run, I'd probably have an Amazfit.
Hi just curious. Why did you go from the 245 to the 255? For the upgrade or did the watch go bad? Was it a big change in terms of features that was worth it?
@@amircastilla07 My eyes sight is a little tired. I believed going to a bigger screen I'd have bigger fonts, then I could read the screen easier. Terrible mistake. In the beggining was ok. But after a few Firmware updates Garmin reduced the font sizes. At Garmin Forums we are in constant discussion why they have reduced fonts in a bigger screen (255). If you have a 245 and feel happy with it I don't see any need to upgrade, in terms of features. Tech in both watches are awesome. Of course, 255 has some better points (because has more updated tech). You probably had seen in this wonderful channel, as well as full info about 245. Good tranings.
I thought I would agree with the previous comment of $300 to be a just price for me to consider upgrading from my TRex 2, but after watching the details on the new map features - I pass. To my opinion TRex 2 is still a perfect balance of price/features/quality.
I switched from Coros Vertex to TREX2 in December, and while I can’t comment on the Ultra, I can say that I agree with many points on the brand. First, HR is hit or miss. However, Coros HR problems has their own HR problems. I try and stick with HR band when I’m concerned about accuracy, regardless. I love everything else about the watch except the Strava integration. They don’t send elevation data to Strava so Strava has to use its own topography maps to estimate elevation gains. When training for a mountain/elevation race, having an accurate reading of total elevation gain is crucial. Strava’s estimate reduces total elevation by 30-45%. It’s ugly.
@@ChaseTheSummit I should mention that I reached out to Amazfit and they said they would consider my recommendation to include elevation data when communicating to Strava, but I doubt it’s a popular request as I’m sure many people are paying close attention to the variances.
Great review, thanks! On the hr accuracy outside, it could be that due to the shape of the watch ambient light spills below it and gives noise in the reading. In a closed controlled environment lighting will likely be much more constant, reducing the noise to filter out.
That could be the case! I do have smaller wrists so that probably doesn't help either. Unfortunately, I haven't had great luck with Amazfit products and Heart Rate accuracy.
Thanks for the in-depth professional review as always! I’ve been in the market for a premium sport watch outside Apple and have been keeping an eye on this brand. It sucks they made all these great cosmetic upgrades, but still chose the terrible first generation HR sensor when they just introduced a brand new one in a watch (gtr 4) that cost half the price. Garmin it is.
After checking smart watches for a week for hiking, I concluded that Garmin Fenix 7 SOLAR is just perfect choice and the reason was MAPS!!!!! I NEED QUALITY MAPS WHERE I CAN USE GPS FUNCTION TO FIND TRAILS IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!! I don't need GPS just to have GPS!!!???? There is no use of it without MAPS and here GARMIN is the best!!! What I don't like with Garmin is the battery, they don't want to replace battery for less than 100 USD!!!
I just ordered my ultra! After watching your video i feel confident i did a great decision to go with it. My first option was iWatch from apple but a lot of money!!!!
Even though the technical features are closer to the tier 1 brands, the infrastructure that a watch brings makes the big difference, , such as Garmin Connect, this is still unmatched in my opinion. That's why I think that the infrastructure that a watch brings with it must also be taken into account when assessing the price. Then a wristband that cannot be replaced? Really? Even the expensive plastic straps from Garmin look worn and no longer beautiful after half a year, which is why I find it essential to be able to replace the strap. Non-exchangeable straps can only be justified on watches that are not made for sport.
MrTwixraider: I agree with pretty much everything you said. But "expensive plastic" straps from Garmin? Please. Watch straps should ALWAYS be replaceable! EVERYONE likes their own strap.
The map now supports labels and you can enable contours. Works great! Only downside still is you need wifi to download a map or route. *Correction you can upload routes directly over Bluetooth and you have direction instructions along the way.
@@ChaseTheSummit yes I think it can even warrant a new video. The labels on the map, contours, direction and upcoming turn prompts during navigating, the amount of km left till finish, but also the ease in which you can upload routes during a workout over Bluetooth is really nice! If they add poi to routes and info on your distance to these points like aid stations, it will turn into a really capable watch.
@@knalliebarhow is the heart rate monitor quality. I have a Garmin 265 and would like to use T Rex Ultra but I am not sure if I will get the same heart rate monitor quality as was mentioned in the video. For me, it is the only downside. Thank you!
@@MarceloBacchi Tldr: For me it is comparable to my other HR monitors, that's the most important thing. So I could not tell you if it's perfect. I never measured my heart rate with a perfect system. But I have a OMRON blood pressure monitor that gives me the same reading, so I trust the watch. The watch is just a little bit slow in updating when big changes occur so I use the watch for everyday use and normal training, and on race days or interval training I use a strap external monitor with higher update interval that I connect to the Ultra. For me its important that my HR is the same as the monitor that I use with biking and other sports, it does not have to be my true heart rate , but it has to be consistent so i know where I'm at. I think you should only look at your "perfect heart rate for medical purposes.
Great video as always! Seems to be a great watch. Especially for the price!! But I really love the Garmin Connect platform so I will always stick to Garmin.
As long as Garmin keeps offering the current mapping functionalities, I’ll keep use them. I often go to new places I don’t know and just create a quick route and go for a run. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great thing to have.
As usual an honest, very healthy and objective review, very happy for the good sport watches options with great quality. This will put bigger brands to sweat a little bit.
If you want a sports watch I would say that a decent heartrate monitor should be the top priority and then you can skimp on things like social media notifications and music for all I care. Also build quality comes to mind and while this watch is designed a bit like the Rambo knife's with built in needle compass, fishing line and first aid kit, sometimes less is more if it includes top quality components instead of flashy 'eye candy'. Personally I want my sports watch to be a tough as nails and focussing purely on the sports aspect. I don't care about golf, fishing, dancing, playing computer games, or social media notifications, and would much rather that those resources/money were spent on quality. I think the closest I can get to that these days for the lowest price is the Fenix 7 sapphire solar, which certainly isn't a cheap watch but probably lasts better than most others and even carry a decent second had price if you want to upgrade as the new model's come onto the market.
I think Amazfit ultra definatly beats garmin epix 2 simply because of price. The price of garmin watches is just too expensive. I think most people don't have $1800AUD for a gps watch. really happy that amazfit are competing and doing well vs garmin.
Using their old gen sensors in this $400 watch is a massive fail when they got them in the $200 GTR 4. Accurate data trumps all and the new sensors are much better.
i'm using instinct solar from 2020. since then, i've sent it 3 time for warranty claim. random shut down and battery issues. the problem persist, even they have replaced it with new one. it's my first garmin watch. do you think its just bad batch or does garmin really not that reliable?
This might be a stupid question as I’m a newbie, but if the only problem is the HRM, does having a Bluetooth chest strap get around that problem considering the price difference between GARMIN and amazfit ?
The only upgrade from the T-Rex 2,is the built quality.And they ask 400 euro,for this smartwatch...this is a joke(no titanium and no sapphire glass).The zepp app,need a lot improvements,and the sensors too.If it had newer sensors,NFC,better price and official service in Greece...maybe I would consider buying it.
Great review. Its very appealing but as you mentioned on the video the heart rate sensor is very DISAPPOINTING. I don’t understand WHY Amazfit will launch 2nd new watch after the GTR 4 with “improve heart rate sensor” and still use the old heart rate sensor. I could by for another $100 a new Garmin 965 with better performance all around (gps, heart rate, mapping, music, etc) non military specs. Yes, I agree with you that Amazfit is moving in the right direction with mapping , gps but cannot get the heart rate right. Can you please make a short review of the heart rate sensor on the GTR 4.
Gtr4 heart rate Its not so good as well. I tried for a week and returned. Too many bugs overall including the same old problems from gtr3 ( errors in the music upload. Bugs on the apps you download...very disappointing. In short: you get what you pay for
A 100 days watch be coming soon. it is just the display that eats power and some leds. I mean my vivoactive HR runs 20 days with always on display, reflective and good visibility in sunlight. Amazfit could easily make these outdoor rugged watches the same way. Stunning outdoors.
Yup, it’s still a bit clunky though and like I said it takes several hours to download over a strong WiFi connection at my home. Over a hotspot might be a lot longer.
...to change the band on the t rex ultra you need a small hexagonal plummer screwdriver size T3 which are easily found in a hardware store...then i added an inexpensive Abanen nylon hook and loop band...made such a great difference...
that is what they instruct on the Amazfit site on changing the Ultra band...fits perfectly...a bit tedious since the screw and screwdriver are so small but worked great... @@ChaseTheSummit
You should be able to turn hotspot on your phone, which should show up as a wifi connection.... this should allow you to download maps to the watch while outside of the home. I say "should" - I cannot confirm this. Regardless, I don't think any of us would wait 1-2 hours for it to download to the watch while NOT at home.
Hi Dave!!!... Great review as always and very nice studio set up. As for the watch adding weight for looks and feels is not the way to go. The lighter the watch the better at least for me. Looks like a good device for adventurers but not for runners. Cheers from México.
Why skimp on sapphire? Non exchangable straps alone makes it silly let alone not adding the new improved sensor on the back. When they make those changes then the 300-600$ price point will absolutely be worthwhile providing their app / application of collected data being on point. Otherwise talk about a very easy pass until they do this part 2 😅😊😮. This time next year these will be a garmin chaser perhaps.
I just can't not have a rotating bevel. It's so handy to have not having to use buttons. My Samsung classic 4 tracks everything you want. Is 💧 so good when I paddle board. The battery could be better but charges off a phone so not the end of the world. Taking calls independently too is helpful.
I started to buy the first generation, and the price of the second generation doubled.. There is no change in the appearance design. In fact, I have been expecting the Amazfit Trex display panel to become a rectangular design. I always think that the appearance design of Japanese watches is beautiful.. There are many functions Not needed..T rex 2 is enough! Less than us dollar 120 about mainland China , wait for a breakthrough change in appearance!
It took me 5 minutes to download a map of my town to the watch. And, while i did have to download another app, it did give me turn by turn directions (through Google maps on my phone phone, lol).
All reviews i have seen does not shows how the watch interacts with an iPhone functions like texts and calls. This is what keeps me from buying the watch. Please include these features on you future reviews.
The mapping is interesting but without the ability to load routes would be of limited use to me. I have used a T Rex Pro 2 and have to agree about the heart rate sensor. I would quite often would look down while running and there would be no way that my heart was beating that fast. At least on this watch you can pair an ECG chest strap.
@@ChaseTheSummit To be honest here in the UK I have gone down the route( 😁 )of using the excellent Ordnance Survey app on my phone. It gives you access to detailed maps of the entire country for £25 pa. With that I find a Garmin 255 s all I need.
HR sensor (or software) sucks indeed. I got the standard trex, could be accurate AF or could be all over the place (e.g. when close to HR max, might show some ridiculous value like 80bpm)
just a comment about the "cheap plastic" of trex pro. I bought my trex pro in august 2021, after more than 1 year and half it appears like just "out of the box". Plastics didn't decay in appearance and in characteristics, there aren't scratches on the glass and only a little scratch due to a little incident I had last summer. Materials in trex pro are really a false problem.
I personally don’t have an issue with plastics. In fact they tend to survive scratches better than metal since metal scratches leave an unsightly shiny spot. Though, for super rugged applications and for a more “premium” feel I think a lot of people like the metal bezel and back plates.
Will you also check out the GBD-H2000? I'm very interested in the watch, but the reports about the heart rate sensor and a very bad software make a disappointing impression again. I trust your reviews the most and would appreciate it.
Hi, Great review, it just you didnt mention whether it has s depth sensor and if it shows depth in freediving mode? Amazfit claims it does in the specs yet for some reason no reviews mention that important upgrade feature. Or maybe amazfit misleading about this. So does it have a depth meter and shows depth info on display? Supposedly it has an automatic diving and surface interval timer on display in freediving mode too. Can you confirm that? Thanks
Hello again, great video as usual. Just wanted to add up few things... The Garmin does not pick up day naps but body battery does so the health algorithm doesnt go wrong. Tested few times with 1-2 hours lunch naps and the body battery is getting up a bit which is awesome. Have been using Amazfit device over 2.5 years and I do agree with everything and would like do add up that I have felt isolated from the world somehow when using it. Then switched to Garmin eco system and there is a different story. So great devices with a lot of potential but they need to sort out their Ecosystem too.
Yep, Garmin's body battery indeed picks up naps as "recharging" your body battery. Unfortunately though there's still no data as to what sleep stages or any advanced analytics and I think it's also ignored by Training Readiness which is kinda weird. Thanks for watching!
Question: i had the galaxy watch active, and I've noticed that after some time, the step counter would no longer be accurate. Is the amazefit better than samsung?
Hi i am a gshock fan. I want to buy a smart watch for running, hunting and work (law enforcement). Would you suggest for first watch Amazfit trx ultra, garmin fenix 7x pro or epic pro gen 2 sapphire?
I used to have Amazfit Stratos a few years back. A great watch for the price. And only problem what I had was synchronisation with the app. It was a pain every single time. Once I lost a month of my workouts. So that's why I bought Garmin. Is the synchronisation with the ZEPP app working now okay? Thanks for really detailed review and your honest opinion. Great work!
Wondering if your outdoor running includes GPS, and your indoor running doesn't. Might be that GPS is interfering with the heart rate sensor (either in hardware or software).
That's correct though I'm not sure how GPS would interfere with an optical HR sensor. The optical sensor is based on light sending/receiving while GPS is a wireless signal. I suppose anything is possible.
I have a Garmin Fenix 7X which I got at a discount. But, if it's anything like phone industry has seen, I will go Chinese brand route soon after my current watch dies like in some 5-7 years.
As a trex pro owner, I’d be more interested in this at $300. The new features do not justify a 100% price increase over previous model.
I have the trex 2 and I agree. For $400, I'd be looking at other brands. I'm more than happy with my trex 2, and part of that was the price point.
@@joshuafuhrmeister7279 I believe Amazfit is now in Target and bestbuy so price increases were inevitable, unfortunately. I love my Trex pro I don’t even see a reason to upgrade to a trex 2 because the amount of notable features they add to each generation is minimal. Perhaps I’ll wait for a holiday sale and see what the discounts are.
I come from the gtr when it was new lol.
Things I like about Garmin. The scores, the metrics and the details you get from each run. But watch to watch... Amazfit was decent. I'm really curious to try again after using Garmin for years. I'm curious how it's all can't together over the last few years
I have T Rex 2 and I agree too
Amazfit T-Rex (1st gen) is my best sport buddy when hiking and swimming for few years. My friends are now Amazfit fans now.
I’ve just ordered the Ultra in Tan and now I can not wait to get it!! I’ve worn a T Rex Pro 2 (tan) as my everyday watch working in the coal mines and to be honest that I have only ever scratched it at home - go figure ! After being injured at work I’ve updated to the Ultra to help kick start my track to recovery so watch this space.
Just a little update to your video, from third party companies, there is a screwdriver for amazfit T-rex Ultra as well as a lot of different replacement bands in nylon, metal, leather etc. :D
you are so good at describing something ı have never expeeienced myself. thanks to you I decided to buy my ultra
Thanks!
Mapping and Navigation is my main reason for buying a Garmin Epix. It's wild how good this watch is in the back country. Amazfit doesn't look bad though.
Great review! Just like to point out that if I’m not wrong, the Apple Watch Ultra display maxes out at 2000 nits instead of 1000 nits.
Yep, that was a mistake. I meant to reference the Garmin Epix... Whoops!
yeah. AW s8 has 1000.
If the sport metrics get better with an external HR sensor, it is a viable option for a wide range of people. If they don't, they need to work hard in that direction in order to compete. They're certainly moving in the right direction, very fast.
Agreed. I have the Falcon and love the quality, but I still primarily use my Epix and Fenix. Though I've had my eye on this company as they are trending the right direction really fast.
I think is a T Rex 2 with premium materials and some extra features! Great video 👍🏻
Ordered one earlier at release - so glad you were able to do a review!
Curses! Older HR sensor
Can you pan around the map w the touchscreen?
Once again precise in-depth review. Congrats!
Amazfit Pace was my very first gps watch for running, back in 2017. Right afterwards I upgraded to Amazfit Stratos when it was released. Both watches gave me a lot of happiness (ran my first half marathon with Pace version and first marathon with Stratos version. Both were accurated), but after two years of intense usage gps became unaccurate. No software upgrade, no technical assistance in Brazil, then I saw it was time to updgrade again. Then I started in Garmin path. 245 then 255.
I think Amazfit a very good watch, beautiful piece, however when we are talking about sports/healthy accuracy mesuring I stick with Garmin and problably other brands like it. Maybe it's a trauma. hahaha.
But I stil do respect and have compliments to Amazfit. If I don't run, I'd probably have an Amazfit.
Amazfit only good look
Hi just curious. Why did you go from the 245 to the 255? For the upgrade or did the watch go bad? Was it a big change in terms of features that was worth it?
@@amircastilla07 My eyes sight is a little tired. I believed going to a bigger screen I'd have bigger fonts, then I could read the screen easier. Terrible mistake. In the beggining was ok. But after a few Firmware updates Garmin reduced the font sizes. At Garmin Forums we are in constant discussion why they have reduced fonts in a bigger screen (255). If you have a 245 and feel happy with it I don't see any need to upgrade, in terms of features. Tech in both watches are awesome. Of course, 255 has some better points (because has more updated tech). You probably had seen in this wonderful channel, as well as full info about 245.
Good tranings.
I thought I would agree with the previous comment of $300 to be a just price for me to consider upgrading from my TRex 2, but after watching the details on the new map features - I pass. To my opinion TRex 2 is still a perfect balance of price/features/quality.
The only bad thing is that doesn't have call answer
Two videos in one day? He's back!!! 🙌
The best watch right now is amazefit balance
Cheers! What about a video comparing Falcon, TRex Ultra, TRex 2, GTR 4 and whatever other models Amazfit has?
I’ll see what I can do!
I was hoping for the same thing.
I switched from Coros Vertex to TREX2 in December, and while I can’t comment on the Ultra, I can say that I agree with many points on the brand. First, HR is hit or miss. However, Coros HR problems has their own HR problems. I try and stick with HR band when I’m concerned about accuracy, regardless. I love everything else about the watch except the Strava integration. They don’t send elevation data to Strava so Strava has to use its own topography maps to estimate elevation gains. When training for a mountain/elevation race, having an accurate reading of total elevation gain is crucial. Strava’s estimate reduces total elevation by 30-45%. It’s ugly.
Very bad is that you're saying about strava integration. I'm thinking to buy a GTR4 now and this will make men think..
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@ChaseTheSummit I should mention that I reached out to Amazfit and they said they would consider my recommendation to include elevation data when communicating to Strava, but I doubt it’s a popular request as I’m sure many people are paying close attention to the variances.
My TR2 can't connect external bike speed sensor 😞
@@nugetta can you connect any sensors? I can connect my HR sensor only after I updated the firmware
Great review, thanks!
On the hr accuracy outside, it could be that due to the shape of the watch ambient light spills below it and gives noise in the reading. In a closed controlled environment lighting will likely be much more constant, reducing the noise to filter out.
That could be the case! I do have smaller wrists so that probably doesn't help either. Unfortunately, I haven't had great luck with Amazfit products and Heart Rate accuracy.
Thanks for the more detailed offline map n navigation explanation.
Thanks for the in-depth professional review as always! I’ve been in the market for a premium sport watch outside Apple and have been keeping an eye on this brand. It sucks they made all these great cosmetic upgrades, but still chose the terrible first generation HR sensor when they just introduced a brand new one in a watch (gtr 4) that cost half the price. Garmin it is.
100% agree. I don’t why they continue use it.
Hopefully the next phone gets the internal upgrades
After checking smart watches for a week for hiking, I concluded that Garmin Fenix 7 SOLAR is just perfect choice and the reason was MAPS!!!!! I NEED QUALITY MAPS WHERE I CAN USE GPS FUNCTION TO FIND TRAILS IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!! I don't need GPS just to have GPS!!!???? There is no use of it without MAPS and here GARMIN is the best!!! What I don't like with Garmin is the battery, they don't want to replace battery for less than 100 USD!!!
Thanks for the great review, I've just purchased the t rex ultra to assist me withy running
I just ordered my ultra! After watching your video i feel confident i did a great decision to go with it. My first option was iWatch from apple but a lot of money!!!!
this is my fav watch, i 've waited for it so long time, its must be the best product most ppl wanna used !
Even though the technical features are closer to the tier 1 brands, the infrastructure that a watch brings makes the big difference, , such as Garmin Connect, this is still unmatched in my opinion. That's why I think that the infrastructure that a watch brings with it must also be taken into account when assessing the price. Then a wristband that cannot be replaced? Really? Even the expensive plastic straps from Garmin look worn and no longer beautiful after half a year, which is why I find it essential to be able to replace the strap. Non-exchangeable straps can only be justified on watches that are not made for sport.
MrTwixraider:
I agree with pretty much everything you said.
But "expensive plastic" straps from Garmin? Please.
Watch straps should ALWAYS be replaceable!
EVERYONE likes their own strap.
Exactly... and plastic watch straps never, EVER, break.
When I heard Amazfit's response of 'non-replacable'... I nearly shat myself
The map now supports labels and you can enable contours. Works great! Only downside still is you need wifi to download a map or route. *Correction you can upload routes directly over Bluetooth and you have direction instructions along the way.
Yep, I've tried it. Pretty neat that they've improved the mapping!
@@ChaseTheSummit yes I think it can even warrant a new video. The labels on the map, contours, direction and upcoming turn prompts during navigating, the amount of km left till finish, but also the ease in which you can upload routes during a workout over Bluetooth is really nice! If they add poi to routes and info on your distance to these points like aid stations, it will turn into a really capable watch.
@@knalliebarhow is the heart rate monitor quality. I have a Garmin 265 and would like to use T Rex Ultra but I am not sure if I will get the same heart rate monitor quality as was mentioned in the video. For me, it is the only downside. Thank you!
@@MarceloBacchi Tldr: For me it is comparable to my other HR monitors, that's the most important thing. So I could not tell you if it's perfect.
I never measured my heart rate with a perfect system. But I have a OMRON blood pressure monitor that gives me the same reading, so I trust the watch. The watch is just a little bit slow in updating when big changes occur so I use the watch for everyday use and normal training, and on race days or interval training I use a strap external monitor with higher update interval that I connect to the Ultra. For me its important that my HR is the same as the monitor that I use with biking and other sports, it does not have to be my true heart rate , but it has to be consistent so i know where I'm at. I think you should only look at your "perfect heart rate for medical purposes.
Looks better on the wrist than in pics
Great video as always!
Seems to be a great watch. Especially for the price!! But I really love the Garmin Connect platform so I will always stick to Garmin.
As long as Garmin keeps offering the current mapping functionalities, I’ll keep use them. I often go to new places I don’t know and just create a quick route and go for a run. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great thing to have.
What Garmin do you have? Thxs
As usual an honest, very healthy and objective review, very happy for the good sport watches options with great quality. This will put bigger brands to sweat a little bit.
If you want a sports watch I would say that a decent heartrate monitor should be the top priority and then you can skimp on things like social media notifications and music for all I care. Also build quality comes to mind and while this watch is designed a bit like the Rambo knife's with built in needle compass, fishing line and first aid kit, sometimes less is more if it includes top quality components instead of flashy 'eye candy'. Personally I want my sports watch to be a tough as nails and focussing purely on the sports aspect. I don't care about golf, fishing, dancing, playing computer games, or social media notifications, and would much rather that those resources/money were spent on quality. I think the closest I can get to that these days for the lowest price is the Fenix 7 sapphire solar, which certainly isn't a cheap watch but probably lasts better than most others and even carry a decent second had price if you want to upgrade as the new model's come onto the market.
Garmin's certainly hold their value.
I think Amazfit ultra definatly beats garmin epix 2 simply because of price. The price of garmin watches is just too expensive. I think most people don't have $1800AUD for a gps watch. really happy that amazfit are competing and doing well vs garmin.
I will be interested in amazfit once they figure out the HR sensor problem … until then GARMIN has no competition
Using their old gen sensors in this $400 watch is a massive fail when they got them in the $200 GTR 4. Accurate data trumps all and the new sensors are much better.
i'm using instinct solar from 2020. since then, i've sent it 3 time for warranty claim. random shut down and battery issues. the problem persist, even they have replaced it with new one. it's my first garmin watch. do you think its just bad batch or does garmin really not that reliable?
This might be a stupid question as I’m a newbie, but if the only problem is the HRM, does having a Bluetooth chest strap get around that problem considering the price difference between GARMIN and amazfit ?
@@harmansofearley yes
@Matthew Harman at that price they should invest a bit in HR sensors... I don't like wearing chest straps
The only upgrade from the T-Rex 2,is the built quality.And they ask 400 euro,for this smartwatch...this is a joke(no titanium and no sapphire glass).The zepp app,need a lot improvements,and the sensors too.If it had newer sensors,NFC,better price and official service in Greece...maybe I would consider buying it.
Loving the new studio. Awesome lighting esp product closeup 👍🏻
Glad you like it!
Great review. Its very appealing but as you mentioned on the video the heart rate sensor is very DISAPPOINTING. I don’t understand WHY Amazfit will launch 2nd new watch after the GTR 4 with “improve heart rate sensor” and still use the old heart rate sensor. I could by for another $100 a new Garmin 965 with better performance all around (gps, heart rate, mapping, music, etc) non military specs. Yes, I agree with you that Amazfit is moving in the right direction with mapping , gps but cannot get the heart rate right. Can you please make a short review of the heart rate sensor on the GTR 4.
Gtr4 heart rate Its not so good as well. I tried for a week and returned. Too many bugs overall including the same old problems from gtr3 ( errors in the music upload. Bugs on the apps you download...very disappointing. In short: you get what you pay for
Thank you for depth info. Can I use coordinates offline navigation? I planning for a trip to the Sahara desert
Will always like your videos Dave, great knowledge you put into this T Rex, Thanks
Would like to see how the Coros Apex 2 Pro compares with the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra. I feel like there are several similarities.
A 100 days watch be coming soon. it is just the display that eats power and some leds. I mean my vivoactive HR runs 20 days with always on display, reflective and good visibility in sunlight. Amazfit could easily make these outdoor rugged watches the same way. Stunning outdoors.
That was a great in depth review. helped me a lot in deciding weather to get this watch or not.. and i got it!
Regarding the map download, you could just make a phone hotspot to create a wifi connection for the watch.
Yup, it’s still a bit clunky though and like I said it takes several hours to download over a strong WiFi connection at my home. Over a hotspot might be a lot longer.
I don't understand why Trex 2 didn't support diving mode. What for 10atm?
...to change the band on the t rex ultra you need a small hexagonal plummer screwdriver size T3 which are easily found in a hardware store...then i added an inexpensive Abanen nylon hook and loop band...made such a great difference...
I don't think a T3 would fit. That's a Torx bit. These are very unique looking.
that is what they instruct on the Amazfit site on changing the Ultra band...fits perfectly...a bit tedious since the screw and screwdriver are so small but worked great...
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who would you pick? this 1 or the garmin instinct x2 solar.
which is better overall.? similar price
Still rocking a Garmin 245 does everything 💪🏼
minus the maps!
You should be able to turn hotspot on your phone, which should show up as a wifi connection.... this should allow you to download maps to the watch while outside of the home.
I say "should" - I cannot confirm this. Regardless, I don't think any of us would wait 1-2 hours for it to download to the watch while NOT at home.
It has removable straps now. At least from shopee over here in asia.
Hi Dave!!!... Great review as always and very nice studio set up. As for the watch adding weight for looks and feels is not the way to go. The lighter the watch the better at least for me. Looks like a good device for adventurers but not for runners. Cheers from México.
Size and weight is certainly a personal preference. I do like lighter watches as well but this one does feel really well built.
Why skimp on sapphire? Non exchangable straps alone makes it silly let alone not adding the new improved sensor on the back. When they make those changes then the 300-600$ price point will absolutely be worthwhile providing their app / application of collected data being on point. Otherwise talk about a very easy pass until they do this part 2 😅😊😮. This time next year these will be a garmin chaser perhaps.
Got my attention, they are definitely getting better.
Great, thorough review, but I wish you talked about how to answer calls😕
If this had the hr sensor of the t rex 3 this would be a great option
Dang!!! I want that stufff... cool battery life... I used Amazfit Bip S for 30-40 days battery life
That car wash feature is awesome honestly
Ha! Pretty neat!
The creame/silver/gold version is possibly the best looking smartwatch to ever exist! sad the trex uktra isn't available in Australia
I just can't not have a rotating bevel. It's so handy to have not having to use buttons. My Samsung classic 4 tracks everything you want. Is 💧 so good when I paddle board. The battery could be better but charges off a phone so not the end of the world. Taking calls independently too is helpful.
i am confused between Garmin Instinct 2 and T Rex Ultra. Which one should i go for?
Hi, when do you want to review amazfit gtr 4? I saw it got a lot of new feature than trex ultra or falcon.
I've been meaning to get around to it!
display resolution is 454x454 ,,, nice screen !
Hello, I have a problem with Amazfit T-Rex Ultra - Turn on the device to ensure its proper operation.
I love ultra procrastination food and watch
I started to buy the first generation, and the price of the second generation doubled.. There is no change in the appearance design. In fact, I have been expecting the Amazfit Trex display panel to become a rectangular design. I always think that the appearance design of Japanese watches is beautiful.. There are many functions Not needed..T rex 2 is enough! Less than us dollar 120 about mainland China , wait for a breakthrough change in appearance!
I'm interested. The price point is right and it's rugged. Most Garmin and coros in this price point arent as rugged i Believe. I could be wrong
Hello. Really enjoy the review Amazfit T-REX Ultra. Just wondering does this smartwatch compatible to Android Google Play store?
It took me 5 minutes to download a map of my town to the watch.
And, while i did have to download another app, it did give me turn by turn directions (through Google maps on my phone phone, lol).
Super vidéo, comme toujours 👍 kiss from France 😉
All reviews i have seen does not shows how the watch interacts with an iPhone functions like texts and calls. This is what keeps me from buying the watch. Please include these features on you future reviews.
The mapping is interesting but without the ability to load routes would be of limited use to me. I have used a T Rex Pro 2 and have to agree about the heart rate sensor. I would quite often would look down while running and there would be no way that my heart was beating that fast. At least on this watch you can pair an ECG chest strap.
You can load GPX file routes as well. I probably should have mentioned that but that feature isn’t entirely new.
@@ChaseTheSummit To be honest here in the UK I have gone down the route( 😁 )of using the excellent Ordnance Survey app on my phone. It gives you access to detailed maps of the entire country for £25 pa. With that I find a Garmin 255 s all I need.
Trex have to do more with navigation..that's very important..
Great review! So similar to the Garmin Epix. I find the design a little garish though...
I’m deciding on an amazfit ultra vs a falcon for Black Friday. What would anyone recommend at this point in the year?
The falcon has no microphone!!
Curious on the comparison between t rex ultra vs the garmin instinct 2x
didn't say anything about freediving. T rex are more geared towards sports thanks for the video 🙂👍
Now this is some in depth review 😮
HR sensor (or software) sucks indeed. I got the standard trex, could be accurate AF or could be all over the place (e.g. when close to HR max, might show some ridiculous value like 80bpm)
how does it compared to the T-Rex2? is it worth the upgrade or save $200 and get the TRex 2?
just a comment about the "cheap plastic" of trex pro. I bought my trex pro in august 2021, after more than 1 year and half it appears like just "out of the box". Plastics didn't decay in appearance and in characteristics, there aren't scratches on the glass and only a little scratch due to a little incident I had last summer. Materials in trex pro are really a false problem.
I personally don’t have an issue with plastics. In fact they tend to survive scratches better than metal since metal scratches leave an unsightly shiny spot. Though, for super rugged applications and for a more “premium” feel I think a lot of people like the metal bezel and back plates.
I really want this but I'll stick to my tic watch 3 gps, and wait for them to make one like this. Maybe pick up a T-Rex pro 2
Will you also check out the GBD-H2000? I'm very interested in the watch, but the reports about the heart rate sensor and a very bad software make a disappointing impression again. I trust your reviews the most and would appreciate it.
Hi, Great review, it just you didnt mention whether it has s depth sensor and if it shows depth in freediving mode? Amazfit claims it does in the specs yet for some reason no reviews mention that important upgrade feature. Or maybe amazfit misleading about this. So does it have a depth meter and shows depth info on display? Supposedly it has an automatic diving and surface interval timer on display in freediving mode too. Can you confirm that?
Thanks
Hello again, great video as usual. Just wanted to add up few things... The Garmin does not pick up day naps but body battery does so the health algorithm doesnt go wrong. Tested few times with 1-2 hours lunch naps and the body battery is getting up a bit which is awesome. Have been using Amazfit device over 2.5 years and I do agree with everything and would like do add up that I have felt isolated from the world somehow when using it. Then switched to Garmin eco system and there is a different story. So great devices with a lot of potential but they need to sort out their Ecosystem too.
Yep, Garmin's body battery indeed picks up naps as "recharging" your body battery. Unfortunately though there's still no data as to what sleep stages or any advanced analytics and I think it's also ignored by Training Readiness which is kinda weird. Thanks for watching!
@@ChaseTheSummithi, what do you mean? Don't Garmin watches tell you about deep sleep, REM or light sleep? Any of Garmin watches?
Just needs a flashlight like Epix/fenix
on the same price there are: Garmin Fenix 7, Garmin Epix (gen 1), Garmin venu 3. beats them? (sincerely)
So do you think it's trex ultra worth the double price as compared to trex 2?
Have to tested the accuracy of their earbuds yes amazfit earbuds they have. 2 models
Thank you for the video bro
can you use for diving ?
Not really. It doesn’t do depth.
Realy nice looking watch but i do not understand why the T-Rex Ultra has not the better Heart rate Sensor from the GTR4 😑
Very odd!
Hello Nice Review Bro
Does it connect with bike Cadence and Speed Sensors?
Thanks
Question: i had the galaxy watch active, and I've noticed that after some time, the step counter would no longer be accurate. Is the amazefit better than samsung?
Excellent & detailed…well done!
I brought T REX 2 almost a month ago 🥲💔
Hi i am a gshock fan. I want to buy a smart watch for running, hunting and work (law enforcement). Would you suggest for first watch Amazfit trx ultra, garmin fenix 7x pro or epic pro gen 2 sapphire?
I have the trex pro. And one of the things that get on my nerves is not being able to make or receive calls. Can you do that with the ultra?
such an amazing watch. but it's not available in Pakistan. I'm interested in this.
I used to have Amazfit Stratos a few years back. A great watch for the price. And only problem what I had was synchronisation with the app. It was a pain every single time. Once I lost a month of my workouts. So that's why I bought Garmin. Is the synchronisation with the ZEPP app working now okay? Thanks for really detailed review and your honest opinion. Great work!
So far so good in terms of sync!
My trex2 syncs everytime
Wondering if your outdoor running includes GPS, and your indoor running doesn't. Might be that GPS is interfering with the heart rate sensor (either in hardware or software).
That's correct though I'm not sure how GPS would interfere with an optical HR sensor. The optical sensor is based on light sending/receiving while GPS is a wireless signal. I suppose anything is possible.
My budget is max 400 usd what is the best recommendation for me
Amazon sells replacement bands for the T-rex line, but they apparently are a pain to actually change.
Seems like you need a special tool. I've worked in mechanical engineering for years and I've never seen a screw like what they use!
I have a Garmin Fenix 7X which I got at a discount. But, if it's anything like phone industry has seen, I will go Chinese brand route soon after my current watch dies like in some 5-7 years.
I don't think it will. I have a Fenix 5x that I've had for almost 6 years now and it's still going strong.