Amazfit T-Rex ULTRA In-Depth Review - The Garmin EPIX KILLER?!

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00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:16 - Pricing / Options
01:47 - Size / Weight / Comparison
03:24 - Build Quality / Hardware Overview
08:01 - Buttons / Touch Screen
09:09 - AMOLED Display / Brightness / Visibility
10:28 - User Interface Walkthrough / Zepp OS
12:41 - Music Storage / Controls / Compatibility
14:16 - Training Tools / Activity Profiles
16:09 - External Sensor Support
16:36 - Zepp App Overview
18:15 - Offline Mapping / Navigation
21:46 - GPS Accuracy / Distance Accuracy
22:34 - Heart Rate Sensor Accuracy
24:25 - Battery Life / Power Modes
25:37 - Final Thoughts / Conclusion

[wesleyruiz]

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.

[wcf]

Amazfit T-Rex (1st gen) is my best sport buddy when hiking and swimming for few years. My friends are now Amazfit fans now.

[karenrivers]

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.

[MasterRendn]

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

[dantesx]

you are so good at describing something ı have never expeeienced myself. thanks to you I decided to buy my ultra

[xmateinc]

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.

[kokhoong]

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.

[Asthbendriel]

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.

[fitgearhunter]

Ordered one earlier at release - so glad you were able to do a review!

[emilrux]

Cheers! What about a video comparing Falcon, TRex Ultra, TRex 2, GTR 4 and whatever other models Amazfit has?

[guillermocsdt]

I think is a T Rex 2 with premium materials and some extra features! Great video 👍🏻

[frankysour]

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.

[parallax]

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.

[dougmoore]

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.

[marcelopereira]

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.

[yousfalsalem]

The best watch right now is amazefit balance

[aa.gilson]

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!!!!

[knalliebar]

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.

[mlegrand]

Two videos in one day? He's back!!! 🙌

[robertroberto]

After checking smart watches for a week for hiking, I concluded that Garmin Fenix 7 SOLAR is just perfect choice and the reason was 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!!!