Amazfit - Active 3 Premium GPS Running Smart Watch, 1.32" AMOLED Display, 12 Days Battery - Blue - (2026)

This Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a proof that you don't need to spend top dollar for a top-tier health and fitness tracking. Sitting at about third price of some other leading smart watches, this device delivers incredible value without compromising on core feature, accuracy, or daily usability. As Pros: - Unbeatable Value as it delivers the performance, the health tracking, and the reliability of flagship watches at a fraction of the cost. - Step count, heart rate monitoring, and overall readings consistently match high-end competitors. Sleep scores aligned almost identically across two other smart devices. - Very comfortable on the wrist. Adding an aftermarket stainless steel band and screen protector elevates the design into a sharp and elegant look. - The display is crisp, clear, and easily readable even in direct sunlight. Touchscreen is very good with the 4 buttons controls. - Battery life is very good. Lasted around 3 full days under heavy and intensive use. Charges fast too. - The ZEPP is very good. Offering a lot of free features and nice apps and watch faces. As cons: - Connection is limited to Bluetooth only. Most users won't find this a big issue. - The watch profile is a bit high. Amazfit offers a slimmer model. I got used it to fast. - Charging through pin connectors and not wirelessly. Time will show if the pins will last. The one on the watch look like Gold Plating. It should not oxidize, rust or corrode when exposed to moisture, skin acids or salt from sweat... Time will show. I still prefer complete wireless charging. You should buy it if you are looking for an accurate fitness device that delivers accurate data, reliable sleep tracking, smart notifications, and stylish look without paying standard flagship prices. The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is an easy recommendation.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this fitness watch as I have never owned an amazefit product before. The product description always appeared somewhat subpar in my opinion, but after using it for a week, it has become my favorite fitness / smart watch. For what I considered an entry level fitness watch, you get much more out of this device than expected. Pros: Long battery life Great fitness tracking Good sleep tracking Great style Sapphire glass Good Zepp app Cons: No NFC No EKG Limited set of apps First impressions: The device build quality cuts a few corners but keeps things feeling premium overall. First, the glass is sapphire so you should have no issue keeping it looking nice over its lifespan. The frame and the clasps for the band appear to be stainless steel, but the body (where the buttons reside) appears to be plastic. This is no issue so long as the device holds up, and it keeps it light. The strap is very flexible but is easy to make too tight so I recommend you put it on a little more loosely than you think it needs to be as it will hug your wrist very well at a low tension. I have what I consider medium - small sized wrists, the 45mm design fits perfectly and looks great. The screen is a bit on the smaller side for a 45mm watch, but it is plenty bright and usable. Fitness: I have been very impressed by the fitness features of this watch; it matches what you might find in something which costs much more. First, it includes 5ATM resistance, so you will have no issue with swimming or running in the rain with this watch. All the basic health tracking features are here including heart rate, SPO2, VO2, stress tracking, skin temp and so on. The only feature I wish it had is an EKG sensor, but I can live without that (obviously an issue if you need this for tracking heart issues). GPS seems highly accurate and it supports five different GPS types. Best of all, as it is not using any software made by Google or Apple, the ZeppOS onboard integrates very nicely with both Google Health, Apple Health and Strava. Sleep tracking: I wore it most nights since getting it and it provides useful results. The time asleep appears to be in line with my other devices I use alongside it. One surprise I found is that it does a great job at tracking Hypopnea (sleep apnea). I have it and issue a CPAP. The CPAP results are pretty much in line with what the watch Zepp app tells me for avg occurrences per night. Keep in mind this is “suspected” instances and not a medical tracking device for such use, but it can be used to help diagnose. Battery: Battery is outstanding. I have only charged it once in the week and it was at around 50% by that point. Battery use will obviously change based on your usage, but it is rated at 12 days. Various settings and use of GPS are very much going to influence the battery drain, but I found on days with lots of health tracking including GPS, the watch will go down just under 10% per day. Smartwatch usage: As it is not using WearOS or WatchOS, I was surprised how functional ZeppOS is. The appearance of the watch interface is most like watchOS in my opinion, so if you have a device using that, you will quickly adjust. It is not quite as smooth as ZeppOS is designed for low power usage, every function works very well. One restriction is you will not find many apps to download (there is a small store), but amazefit did a great job keeping the watch fully functional for necessary applications like timers, trackers, alarms, calling features, etc. One thing I like is that there are four buttons, people who are familiar with Garmin devices will like this as one set of buttons controls selection/back and the other set controls up and down scrolling. The touch screen works just fine, but when your hands are sweaty, it is raining, or you are wearing gloves, buttons are where it is at. Extras: Since I could talk about this watch all day, here are a few items I felt were worth mentioning but don’t want to write a paragraph about. Maps are included in the watch which is great for routing in the form of base maps, contour maps and ski maps. The size of these is limited so you might need to update and download prior to travel. Transfer is over Bluetooth so 13MB for example can take a few minutes. Podcasts can be added via RSS feeds or OMPL files in the app as can to-do list entries, MP3 files, voice memos, jet lag tracking, training plans. These are all based on the app/watch sync so don’t expect much in the way of external integrations. Watch faces are plentiful, a voice control option is present, but there is NO NFC.

The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is designed for “new and entry-level runners” which desire a capable health fitness tracking device to track their metrics. As someone who has never heard of the brand Amazfit, I was a little skeptical of the device and the software behind it but after using it for the last week, I can say it is a very impressive device for the dollar given most of the same features are present as more expensive smart watch devices. This is all packaged within a fairly attractive design and premium build quality. IN THE BOX: - Smartwatch w/ Rubber Strap - Charger (Without USB-C Cable) - Manuals SETUP: Setting up the Active 3 requires use of the Zepp app which is unfortunate to have to download another app and set up a new account but the data can be synced to other health apps later if you prefer to use those instead. I was able to set up the Zepp app using social media login which streamlined the process. Installing the band onto the watch face was a little tricky as the spring loaded retainers are small but after getting everything hooked together it is very easy to take on/off of your wrist. Of course there is a plethora of bands to choose from if you do not prefer the included style. USAGE: The watch has most of the sensors that you would expect in a fitness tracking device including the main BioTracker™ PPG biometric sensor (5PD + 2LED) for monitor vitals plus others to help navigation and function of the device. - Acceleration sensor - Gyroscope sensor - Geomagnetic sensor - Barometric altimeter - Ambient light sensor - Temperature sensor - 5 Satellite Positioning - Bluetooth 5.3 The Active 3 allows for many offline functions including downloading maps directly to the watch for navigation, training sessions, and more. The GPS connectivity seems quick and accurate. The built in apps are expansive with a selection for most physical activities. The comfort of the watch is good with no issues with wearing it all day. I have not slept with the watch but it does have sleep tracking to help monitor rest and recovery. The watch has built-in speakers for use with media or making calls on the watch when a phone is nearby. My only real issue with the watch is getting used to all of the menus, apps, and where they are located. Likes: - Bright, AMOLED Screen - Physical Navigational Buttons - Slim, Attractive Design - Expansive Features/Health Metrics Dislikes: - UI Difficult To Navigate Overall, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium surprised me with its premium design and features for the price point. The user interface is not easy to understand in depth so it will take time to figure out how to use the watch to its full potential. The Android integration experience is fairly good as most features, notifications, and functions work seamlessly. The battery life is impressive for a smartwatch that has as many features as this one which makes wearing it more enjoyable. If you are seeking a smartwatch fitness tracker, I would at least check out the Active 3 Premium to see if it matches your needs.

So easy to use. And it withstands the heat during outside routines.

If you’re looking for a great, budget sport watch, this might just be the one! To start, Zepp OS is something unique and I’m glad Amazfit used it versus Google’s WearOS, as that can be clunky when it comes to training, fitness, and health focus. Zepp OS and it’s companion AI makes for a great experience! Everything is where you’d intuitively think it would be the inclusion of buttons in the normal “button” places is a HUGE benefit for a sports watch! It’s a little too warm out to wear full finger gloves when I was putting this through the paces, but I did experience a severe thunderstorm with torrential rain to the point the touchscreen wasn’t responding correctly (very common), the buttons were amazing to have to send a quick reply to my SO that I was “OK” until I could dry my finger enough to use my phone’s screen to tell her I was taking shelter with a kind stranger on the bike course! For build quality: sapphire glass, plenty of free & paid watchfaces, waterproof enough to shower with (and swim), the casing is tough enough to still look like it hadn’t taken a few wall whacks already, and the 20mm watchband leaves the option of basically any 20mm watchband! I even swapped out the nice silicone band because for larger wrists it can be a bit tight, but a $5 pack of 20mm spring loaded band bars made it an easy switch to a larger knit band I had. The microphone came through loud & clear, voice assist was pleasant, the speaker works great for calls and a little music, GPS locked pretty quick, and Bluetooth was rock solid to my phone and earbuds! I tried a few sensors I have: Garmin HRM-Pro worked perfect, Garmin Rally 200 power pedals did not connect (tried to connect mid-ride, my Garmin watch died at mile 60 out of 67), it tried to connect to my bike lights (did not grab the radar, wasn’t expecting that), but most importantly, it just worked when connected to my phone & earbuds. The Amazfit Active 3 Premium connected & stayed connected in even the busiest of run club starts, announcing my sluggish pace, good running power, and other relevant dynamics at each mile interval. For training, the Zepp AI Coach was really pleasant to use, though I only started the “half marathon train up” where it suggested I should pick a later date for my next half, but still spit out a reasonable approach with speed intervals, run-walk-run drills, and consistent efforts in Z2. I wish there was more for weightlifting, gym exercises, yoga, and cycling coaching, but the watch still does a nice job with one-off exercises and seems like you can dig in further in the app when you have a premium subscription for more than running. That’s really the biggest downside is that a lot of the training that should/could supplement a solid run plan is behind the premium subscription, but the rest of the features are open with just the regular account. The premium subscription is not necessary, but you don't get the full experience without the subscription to Zepp AI (Coaching?) There is a 30-day free trial that'll get you a taste of if you want to pay or not, and it was reasonably priced for monthly or annual subscriptions. For health metrics, there are waiting periods to get them, as there should be to get a more accurate reading. ▸HRV starts after 3-days ▸Sleep coaching after 5-days ▸One 7-day, Sunday through Saturday week for deep insights on sleep, fitness, performance. ▸NO EXCEPTIONS FOR WEEK START/END DATES! Ex: I like to use Monday-Sunday work & fitness weeks, keeps the entire weekend together mentally & physically. Fitness testing: Running ▸Great tracking in the open & wooded paths ▸Accurate speed ▸HR is spot on to Garmin FR965 ▸Okay heartrate tracking from wrist. It was a few beats off from my chest strap, but it is close for most training in the gym, even for regularly running, just make sure the watch is firm to your wrist ▸Water between sensor & skin will cause huge inaccuracies until dry, sweat wasn't really an issue in my testing. Rain was. Don’t trust HR for swimming. Bicycling ▸Took it for a 100km ride, with a storm & shelter period, overall was 6.5 hours on the road and it went from 100% to 40%. Battery life was really impressive! This was with AOD, continuous HR readings, SpO2 periodically, and readings being announced every mile. The only place it preformed oddly was during a severe thunderstorm rolling in where I had to seek shelter for an hour… there was close lightning strikes and it lost GPS, briefly lost Bluetooth, but came back within a minute. Had to have been from the lightning being so close but haven't experienced that before or since. Gym ▸Stays in place ▸Picks up reps during exercise, so long as you do the proper form. ▸Very unnoticeable on the wrist, just the way you want it to be! ▸Durable screen! I accidentally whacked it against a wall while talking with my hands. Hurt my hand, not the watch face! Daily wear ▸Again, very unnoticeable feeling on the wrist, but looks great! ▸Lots of free & paid watch faces are available to choose your style. ▸Excellent build quality! ▸The chrome trim and tic marks add a bit of a classic watch look, while also being able to use the tic marks for timing. ▸Great feeling buttons, excellent to have for sports, sweaty fingers and lots of rain = inability to use the touchscreen! ▸Screen is bright and easy to read, with a great AOD. 3,000NIT max brightness! ▸Great battery life! Regularly 5-ish days with daily GPS usage of ~30 minutes and at least one of those being over an hour (long run and bike days). ▸Notifications are very nice, easy to customize, able to reply to messages in most apps, and on Android you're able to respond to text messages! (Apple locks iMessage to their ecosystem) ▸Lightweight and comfortable for sleep tracking, honestly, you'll barely remember it's there until you go for a quick walk and it prompts you that it's about to auto-start a tracked activity! ▸Auto-tracking is accurate on which activity you're doing and regularly will pick up walks, runs, and bike rides but you will lose the first few minutes. However, that's better than forgetting to start the activity and losing all of the activity! Overall, I’d recommend this to anyone who wants a great balance of sports watch & smart watch. You get close to "Garmin and Coros level" battery life from a watch that still gets you a great smartwatch experience! Awesome set of features, accurate sensors, a lot of options to customize it to fit you, and the fitness & lifestyle coaching to help you reach your wellness goals (mostly through a premium subscription, but same with most on the market now). This is a great-looking and great performing watch that will shock you with how great of value it is! Also, if you’re into Hyrox, there’s a whole list of options to track your race, simulation, training, practices, talking about Hyrox, etc. Not actually that last one, but you can track that under Hyrox training. lol