Apple Watch Series 9 41mm Midnight
Score: 75/100
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 Series 9 GPS 41 mm offers a bright always-on OLED display and a full suite of health sensors, making it a premium fitness companion. Its main drawback is the relatively short 18-hour battery life and lack of cellular option. Best suited for iPhone users who prioritize health tracking over multi-day endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 hours | 648 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 31.9 gbest | 68.3 g |
— | 1.5 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.7 mmbest | 13.75 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 18 hours | 648 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Resolution | 352x430 | 480 x 480 |
Display Type | Always-On Retina LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 31.9 g | 68.3 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10.7 mm | 13.75 mm |
Case Material | Aluminum | Polymer |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 50m IP6X | 10 ATM |
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Professional reviewers commend the Series 8 for its robust health and safety sensor suite, especially the new temperature sensor and Crash Detection, and appreciate the compact 41 mm aluminum case that fits smaller wrists. They also note the seamless iPhone integration and premium build quality, but point out the lower 1,000-nit display brightness and lack of on-device Siri processing as drawbacks compared to the Series 9.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch's comfortable, lightweight design, accurate fitness tracking, and effortless iPhone pairing. Common praise centers on the health alerts and the ease of daily wear, while recurring complaints focus on the short 18-hour battery life, occasional sync hiccups, and the need for daily charging.
“great battery for a full day”
“intuitive health alerts”
“dies by evening”
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.
