Apple Watch SE 40mm Midnight
Score: 72/100
Amazfit T-Rex 3
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40 mm GPS offers a bright OLED display and essential health and safety features at a budget-friendly price. It falls short on advanced health metrics and lacks an always-on screen, requiring daily charging. Ideal for first-time smartwatch users and families who want core Apple Watch functionality without the premium cost.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 hours | 648 hoursbest | |
245 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 26.4 gbest | 68.3 g |
1.57 inchesbest | 1.5 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 mmbest | 13.75 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 18 hours | 648 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Sensors(1) | ||
SpO₂ Sensor | false | true |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 1.57 inches | 1.5 inches |
Display Resolution | 324x394 | 480 x 480 |
Display Type | LTPO OLED Retina with Ion‑X glass | AMOLED |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 26.4 g | 68.3 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10.7 mm | 13.75 mm |
Case Material | Aluminum | Polymer |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 50m | 10 ATM |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the SE 2 the best budget Apple Watch, praising its bright display, smooth S8 performance, reliable GPS, and safety features like crash detection, while noting the lack of an always-on screen and advanced health sensors makes it less future-proof.
Everyday users love the lightweight comfort, attractive Midnight finish, solid battery life for a day, and reliable fitness tracking, but they commonly complain about daily charging, the missing always-on display, and the absence of premium health sensors.
“Great value for the price”
“Battery lasts just enough for a day”
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.
