Amazfit T-Rex 3
Score: 78/100
Apple Watch SE 3 40mm Starlight
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Apple Watch SE 3 40 mm GPS model provides snappy performance, an always-on display, and core health tracking in a lightweight recycled aluminum case. It lacks cellular and some advanced sensors, and battery life remains limited to a single day. Great for iPhone users wanting a budget-friendly, feature-rich smartwatch.
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a rugged outdoor smartwatch featuring a 27-day battery, dual-band GPS with offline maps, and a 2000-nit AMOLED screen. Its bulkier case and limited app ecosystem are notable trade-offs. Best suited for hikers, freedivers, and adventure seekers who value durability and navigation over a slim profile.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
648 hoursbest | 18 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 68.3 g | 27.2 gbest |
1.5 inchesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.75 mm | 10.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 648 hours | 18 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Display(2) | ||
Display Resolution | 480 x 480 | 324x394 |
Display Type | AMOLED | Retina LTPO OLED |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 68.3 g | 27.2 g |
Thickness (mm) | 13.75 mm | 10.7 mm |
Case Material | Polymer | Aluminum |
Strap Material | Liquid silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
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Professional reviewers praise the T-Rex 3's rugged construction, ultra-bright AMOLED screen, long-lasting battery, and premium navigation features like offline maps, while noting that its sport-mode depth and app ecosystem fall short of Garmin's offerings and that the large case may not suit all wrist sizes.
Everyday owners consistently commend the watch's week-long battery endurance, bright display, accurate GPS with offline maps, and dive certification, but they frequently mention the bulkier case, occasional Bluetooth drops, limited app functionality, and the missing USB-C charging cable as pain points.
Professional reviewers consider the Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm the best budget Apple Watch, praising its snappy S10 chip, bright 1000-nit OLED display, swimproof design and intuitive gestures, while noting the lack of an always-on screen, missing advanced health sensors and cellular connectivity as trade-offs against higher-end models.
Everyday users love the easy setup, accurate heart-rate and sleep tracking, comfortable lightweight fit and the ability to customize bands, but they commonly complain about the short daily battery life, the small screen size and the absence of Android support or always-on display.
