Garmin vs Apple vs Amazfit (Which Wins in 2026)

Garmin to Amazfit: A Long-Term User’s Field Test

David Moss Jr., a health-and-wellness content creator and three-year Garmin Fenix 7 owner, explains why the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro unexpectedly challenged his loyalty. After receiving the watch at CES, he wore it for a month and compared it with his Garmin and past Apple Watch experience. He is not a watch reviewer and received no sponsorship for this video.

Context and Transition

• Moss had used the Fenix 7 for three years, valuing its flashlight, sauna/cold-plunge durability, GPS, and customizable watch face.
• He had dismissed Amazfit as an Amazon-like brand until meeting a former Garmin designer at CES.
• The T-Rex 3 Pro costs about $399, while newer Garmin Fenix models can reach $2,000.

Strengths of the Amazfit

• The Zepp app is simpler and more navigable than Garmin’s clunky app; sleep data appeared after one night.
• The watch interface is easy to use, with a dimmable screen, red night mode, and flashlight.
• Battery life lasts over two weeks and charges in a few hours.
• It handled sauna and cold-plunge use without overheating or freezing.
• GPS connected quickly on a familiar trail, while his Garmin lagged and required a software update.
• The ecosystem includes a $99 Helio strap and a ring, with no subscription and unified data.

Limitations

• Workout tracking is weaker: despite 180+ activities, it lacks specific modes for sauna, contrast therapy, cold plunging, and yoga/stretching.
• Custom workout building is less flexible than Garmin’s.
• Garmin still has an edge in advanced training customization and GPS heritage.

Cost and Ecosystem

• Moss argues Amazfit delivers roughly 90%+ of Garmin’s utility for far less money.
• He criticizes Apple Watch as overrated for fitness and Garmin for paywalls, app friction, and high prices.
• Amazfit’s no-subscription model is a major differentiator versus Whoop-style services.

Key Takeaway

For most general fitness and wellness users, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro offers compelling value: strong battery, durable design, simple data access, and no subscription—though serious athletes may still prefer Garmin’s workout customization.