Is the new Amazfit T-Rex 2 a cheap Garmin killer?

Date:
Tue, 24 May 2022 11:39:38 +0000

Description:
Amazfit just launched the T-Rex 2, a rugged adventure watch with 24-day battery life

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The Amazfit T-Rex 2 has been officially unveiled; a durable rugged
adventuring GPS watch with navigation tools and ultra-long battery life.

The watch is said to be ideal for hikers, climbers, trail runners and adventurers to explore unfamiliar terrain through its route trajectory navigation, real-time navigation, and journey tracking functions. Its apparently extremely durable, having been tested in temperatures as low as -30C and high as +70C.

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro , the previous model in the range, was lacking these navigation tools, one of the factors that ended up with the watch comparing unfavorably to its Garmin rivals. Its packing a barometric altimeter, compass and supports dual-band positioning and five satellite networks.

With 10ATM water resistance up to 100 meters and emphasis on its rugged durability and super-long battery life, the Amazfit T-Rex 2 is positioning itself as a direct rival to some of Garmins more expensive outdoors watches, such as the Garmin Instinct 2 and Garmin Enduro .

The T-Rex 2 also contains all the usual 24-hour health monitoring features weve come to expect, such as heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen saturation and stress tracking.

Theres currently no word on US, UK and Australia prices, but its European price is stated to be 229.99 and will be released in other countries in June. This is less than half the price of the Garmin Enduro and over 100 cheaper than the Garmin Instinct 2s standard non-solar charging model, which looks
set to be the T-Rex 2s main competition. Analysis: Can the T-Rex 2 take a
bite out of Garmin?

The T-Rex 2 may be named after the tyrant king of the dinosaurs, but its positioned as an underdog here, more of a velociraptor than a tyrannosaurus. Amazfit and its parent company Zepp may be the worlds second-largest producer of wearables, but the T-Rex 2, like its predecessors, is fighting an uphill battle against the better-known and highly trusted Garmin.

However, Garmin isnt cheap, and by producing its components in-house and cutting some features that are unlikely to be used by any but the most
serious of endurance athletes, the Amazfit T-Rex 2 is able to offer its services at a much more competitive price than its rivals.

T-Rex is slowly making a name for itself as a budget watch that will
withstand anything the casual adventure fan can throw at it. Its likely die-hard endurance athletes will still opt for the superior Garmin models,
but for weekend warriors looking for a rugged smartwatch, the Garmins are often overtuned, too expensive, and pack too many features.

With military-grade durability and navigation features at a reasonable price, the T-Rex 2 could be in a good spot to nip under Garmin as an affordable second option, especially during times in which people are looking for their favorite tech for less. Garmin Forerunner 955 US price and details leaked - with surprise high-end option



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