Amazfit – Active 3 Premium GPS Running Smart Watch, 1.32″ AMOLED Display, 12 Days Battery – Silver/Black – (2026)

Title: Great Watch at an Affordable Price - he Amazfit is a great smartwatch that offers plenty of useful features at a very affordable price. It's an excellent value for money, with good functionality and performance. I highly recommend it!

Just simple and does the job. - The zap flow app it’s probably it’s only flaw. Lags, clunky works once in a blue moon.

Yes!! - You WILL NOT be let down! I’ve had multiple Apple Watches and this one beats them all.. price, customization, apps all of it. Downside? Yes, no voice text for iPhone…. It currently will not allow you to work with apple’s messages. But it’s easy to get over.. you can answer calls. Also, no Siri control. But I’m telling you. It’s still awesome and you can’t beat the price!

Great watch for Hyrox - The watch is really good for Hyrox but you need to understand it first. It takes a lot of time to know how it works. What I do not like is the fact that you can't have a pace while racing you will need to calculate it yourself

Durable and battery life is ok - Love the sapphire glass, bennntwo weeks and 0 scratches. Battery lasr a week using simple watchface an

A Great Smartwatch That Punches Above Its Price - After wearing the Amazfit Active 3 Premium in Silver for the past several weeks, I can confidently say this is one of the best value smartwatches I've owned. Whether you're a beginner runner, a hybrid-training enthusiast, or just someone who wants a stylish daily companion with real fitness chops, this watch delivers an experience that feels far more premium than its price tag suggests. The first thing that struck me out of the box was how substantial this watch feels on the wrist. The 45mm stainless steel case has real heft and a cool, refined finish that photographs don't quite do justice — it looks far more expensive than it is. Despite the metal case, it stays lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day wear, including sleep tracking, without ever feeling bulky or fatiguing on the wrist. The four physical buttons are a nice touch too; navigating menus and starting workouts without relying purely on the touchscreen is genuinely convenient, especially with sweaty fingers. The display is where this watch really earns its "Premium" name. It's a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen protected by sapphire glass, and at up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, it stays perfectly legible in direct sunlight — something a lot of watches in this price range genuinely struggle with. Indoors, the colors are vivid and the resolution is sharp enough that text and graphs never feel cramped or pixelated. Scratches simply haven't been an issue, even after weeks of doorframes, and the occasional significant bump. Fitness and health tracking is really where the Active 3 Premium shines. The built-in GPS locks on quickly and has tracked my (now walking/speed-walking after a traumatic injury) routes accurately, even in areas with tall buildings and tree cover where GPS watches often lose precision. I was especially impressed by the advanced speed-walking/running metrics — lactate threshold estimation, running (but is still accurate for speed-walking) power, and ground contact time are the kinds of features I expected only on watches costing two or three times as much. Paired with Zepp Coach's adaptive training plans, the watch has actually helped me structure my speed walking instead of just recording it, offering useful guidance on effort and pacing rather than dumping raw numbers on me and calling it a day. The 24/7 health monitoring covers all the bases: heart rate, blood oxygen, stress levels, and sleep tracking all run quietly in the background and sync cleanly to the Zepp app. The BioCharge energy readiness feature has become something I check every morning due to my injury — it does a surprisingly good job of nudging me toward a lighter day when my body actually needs recovery (and have something other than "I've over-done it to rub in Physical Therapies face) rather than just pushing through a scheduled workout. For anyone dabbling in strength training or studio classes alongside speed-walking, the watch handles that hybrid mix well too, with well over a hundred sport modes to choose from. I've become genuinely spoiled by the battery life here. Amazfit's stated figure is up to 12 to 13 days on a single charge, and in my own use — with heart rate tracking always on and a handful of GPS speed-walks mixed in — I've consistently landed in the range of a week to ten days before needing to plug it in. Coming from a smartwatch that needed nightly charging, this has completely changed how I think about wearing it. I no longer have to plan my charging schedule around workouts, and I never have to choose between tracking my sleep and having enough battery left for a morning run. Beyond fitness, the Active 3 Premium handles daily smartwatch duties well. Smart notifications come through reliably, and Bluetooth calling means I can take a quick call without digging my phone out of my pocket. With onboard storage for offline maps and podcasts, I've been able to leave my phone at home on shorter walks without losing navigation or entertainment, which is a small thing that's made a bigger difference to my routine than I expected. The 5 ATM water resistance also means I haven't had to think twice about wearing it in the shower or through a sudden rainstorm. The Zepp app pairs the watch smoothly with both Android and iOS, and the interface is clean and easy to navigate without feeling cluttered. Syncing has been quick and reliable, workout summaries are presented clearly, and I appreciate that the software leans into helpful context — like readiness scores and training load — rather than just throwing numbers at you. The Amazfit Active 3 Premium in Silver manages to combine genuinely premium materials, a gorgeous sapphire AMOLED display, and serious runner-focused features with a battery life that puts many flagship smartwatches to shame — all without the flagship price. It's clearly built with beginner and intermediate walkers/runners in mind, but the depth of its training tools means it won't feel limiting as your fitness goals grow. For anyone hunting for a smartwatch that takes health and fitness tracking seriously while still looking sharp on the wrist every day, this is an easy one to recommend. Excellent value, excellent execution.

Amazing value - This is one of the best smart watches I've owned to date. Interface is easy once you're used to it. The software watch and phone side are responsive and the battery life is amazing. Charge time is pretty quick as well. Construction is kind of where this may feel lacking, the watch face is definitely scratch resistant because I have small minor scratches on the metal bezel and zero on the sapphire glass. Plenty of cases are available. It's light and comfortable and the included band has a really nice spacing for a good fit. Some reviews complain about the sensors, I've had zero issues with any of them registering regardless of how tight or loose the fit is.

Good watch - Has new features that my old watch didn't have.Screen is bright and clear.Response when using different windows is fast.Will purchase again.

Amazfit Premium III - Excellent watch. Lasts longer than a week before I need to charge. App is free and has everything I need.

Good products - I've really enjoyed the products from AmazFit. The quality is excellent, they work as expected, and the overall experience has been great. I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would gladly recommend AmazFit to others.

Over two weeks of battery life and looks great - My current watch only lasts about 2+ days (and less when I run). I picked up the Amazfit Active 3 Premium to help log my runs and daily training when travelling so I don’t need to bring an extra charger. It is not an expensive watch, so I didn’t expect much, but it has really exceeded my expectations. The battery life is outstanding. I am over 2 weeks on a single charge with daily tracking and continuous monitoring enabled – I didn’t even know this level of battery life was possible given my experience with watches has never lasted more than 3 days. Even though I run 3 to 5 miles every few days, I expect that I’ll be able to get a couple of week minimum, which is exactly what I was looking for. When I run, the GPS locks on fast and maps my routes accurately. My music is paired to my earbuds through this new watch so this is very consistent with my regular watch. Swapping bands is simple. I was able to confirm that because the Amazfit uses the pin style watch band connection, that I could use my old Samsung bands again (glad I didn’t dispose of them). I swapped the stock band for a breathable nylon sport loop for running, with a leather band for everyday wear. The stock band looks great as well, and it’s great to have choices. And along those lines, this watch looks GREAT. It’s light, thin, and the display is sharp. It’s easily readable in bright sun and the app has a huge catalog of cool watch faces, ranging from clean, classic faces to digital layouts showing real time heart rate, steps, and recovery metrics. All of my primary apps (messages, zoom, email) work flawlessly, where I can check them right on the watch face, and I’m notified upon arrival. The one item that I struggle with that my Samsung account won’t incorporate all of the sleep statistics. While I don’t need this, I like having everything logged under my Samsung account. I have used work arounds but it’s incomplete, so that is my one mild disappointment. It does pull back into my google fit account, so it is logged in an account (if that matters). It delivers a great mix of durability, running navigation, and battery performance that I was looking for. Even with some of the app items that don’t quite work perfectly for me, this watch is incredible and I will definitely use when travelling.

Budget sports watch with premium feel & features! - 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

The Perfect Balance of Fitness, Style, and Value! - I've been using the Amazfit Active 3 Premium 45mm Smartwatch for several weeks now, and I can honestly say it's one of the best tech purchases I've made in a long time. I was looking for a smartwatch that could help me stay on top of my fitness goals, track my health, and still look professional enough to wear every day, and this watch checks all the boxes. The first thing that stood out to me was the design. It has a premium look and feel without being overly bulky or heavy. The 45mm size is just right, and the display is bright, sharp, and easy to read whether I'm indoors at work or outside in the sun. I've received several compliments on it already, with people assuming it's a much more expensive smartwatch. What really impressed me, though, is how packed it is with useful features. The health tracking has been incredibly helpful. I use the heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and daily activity tracking regularly, and the data seems accurate and easy to understand. The sleep insights have actually helped me improve my nighttime routine and become more aware of my overall health. For fitness enthusiasts, this watch is a fantastic companion. It offers a wide variety of workout modes, and the GPS performance has been reliable during walks, runs, and hikes. I love being able to leave my phone in my pocket and still have detailed workout tracking available right on my wrist. The metrics are easy to access and provide plenty of information without feeling overwhelming. One of the biggest selling points for me has been the battery life. After years of using devices that seem to need charging every day, it's refreshing to have a smartwatch that can go for days on a single charge. I don't have to constantly think about battery percentage or bring a charger everywhere I go. That convenience alone makes a huge difference in everyday use. The user interface is smooth and responsive, and navigating through the menus feels intuitive. Pairing with my phone was simple, and the companion app provides a clear, organized view of all my health and fitness data. Notifications come through reliably, allowing me to stay connected without constantly checking my phone. Another feature I enjoy is the customization. There are plenty of watch faces to choose from, making it easy to personalize the watch based on my style or mood. Whether I'm heading to the gym, the office, or out for the evening, the watch looks appropriate in every setting. Overall, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium 45mm Smartwatch delivers an impressive combination of style, performance, health tracking, and battery life at a very reasonable price. It's rare to find a smartwatch that does so many things so well without costing a fortune. If you're looking for a dependable, feature-rich smartwatch that looks great and performs even better, I highly recommend giving this one a try. It has exceeded my expectations in every way and has become a device I wear every single day.

Beautiful, Premium Watch without the Premium Price - Design and Display I used an Amazfit watch a couple of years ago and really liked the hardware, but I ran into some software issues with the watch and the companion app back then. I decided to give the brand another try with the Amazfit Active 3 Premium, and I am incredibly impressed. Right out of the box, beyond the “Premium” name, it looks and feels like a premium watch. It has a sleek design that easily works for both workouts and everyday casual wear. The display is another major highlight—it is incredibly bright at up to 3000 nits, and the screen is crystal clear with a very high resolution that makes reading text and fitness stats completely effortless. Performance and Features Performance has been excellent so far, and the watch is packed with tons of features. As a runner, this device is pretty much exactly what I need. You can track the mileage of your running shoes, which is a fantastic tool for knowing exactly when it is time to replace them. Most shoes are good for about 400 miles but vary depending on the shoe. It is a good idea to track them. It comes loaded with built-in workouts that are easy to jump into and track accurately. The speed workouts are very helpful because you don’t need to be on a track. The watch can tell you when to speed up and when to recover. Zepp Coach is a standout feature for anyone. It helps you set up and manage a structured training plan, scheduling days to run, types of runs, paces, and it is all customizable to your race distance and schedule. I've also found an interesting tracking feature that can tell how much of a lean you have in your running stride. You want a little lean forward, not back or straight up and down. The watch can help monitor that for you. App and Battery Life The battery life on this watch is amazing. I have had the watch for over a week now, using it regularly for daily health tracking, runs, and plenty of notifications and it is still sitting at 40% right now. It is so nice to have a fully capable smartwatch without the constant anxiety of needing to charge it every single night. Furthermore, whatever software issues I experienced a few years ago are completely gone. I have had zero bugs with this watch, and the Zepp app has gotten much better (4.6 & 4.4 stars on the App Store and Google Play). It is intuitive, stable, and very easy to navigate. Overall Overall, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a fantastic, well-rounded piece of hardware. It fixes all the minor gripes I had with previous generations while delivering a premium look, a gorgeous screen, and top-tier running features. If you are a runner looking for a reliable training partner or just someone who wants a feature-rich watch with unbeatable battery life, this is a great choice. It is perfect for beginning, intermediate, and experienced runners. It is also great for anyone who wants a smart watch that they don’t even need to charge once per week let alone every night. It is also priced below the big brands like Garmin, Apple, and Samsung for the same or better features.

Superb value for the money - GOOD - Setup is easy - Doesn't prompt for a subscription or premium service - On-board storage for maps and music - Lots of pre-programmed exercise modes - Lots of extra features considering the price - Integrates data tracking with lots of fitness services BAD - Somewhat bulky and heavy - Lots of customization options and health tracking metrics can overload those new to advanced fitness trackers TLDR The Active 3 Premium may well be the most feature-rich smart watch under $200. It easily competes with watches and trackers costing almost twice as much. While I wouldn't describe it as bulky, the watch is bigger and heavier than a lot of other wearables. It also has a lot of options, configurations, and features that may be a bit overwhelming for those new to smart watches. DETAILS I got this for my wife as her first smart watch. She'd had a few simple health trackers before, like early Fitbits, but nothing on this level. Setup was simple. You have to create a Zepp account if you don't already have one. But you don't need to provide any info more senstive than your name and email address. It doesn't even ask for your full birthdate, only month and year alone. And though Zepp does offer premium services, never was I prompted to subscribe to anything or provide any kind of payment information. The Active 3 has normal smart watch features that you would expect. All phone notifications can be mirrored to the watch so you can see when text messages, phone calls, emails, and other app toasts come up. You can also accept calls directly on the watch as an external Bluetooth headset/speaker. Lots of different watch faces are available for you to customize your view and track the info you use most. If anything, it might be a little too much for someone new to smart watches. The included manual is rather stark and you have to look online for an extended manual and instructions on how to customize everything. Though the watch only works through the Zepp mobile app, it does integrate with other big fitness tracking services like Strava and shares info with Apple and Google health. The Active 3 goes beyond just the regular health info like steps and heart rate and tracks things like VO2 max and exercise recovery. It also has on-board storage that allows not just music, but also offline maps. These kinds of things are often restricted to more expensive watches or those requiring a subscription plan. Battery life is quite good as you can get almost week out of one charge even with heavy use. You can maybe stretch it to 10 days, but I think the claimed 12 day is too much ( maybe if you just left it on a table and it did nothing ). The GPS radio really hammers the battery, though. If you leave it on all the time, you'll need to charge the watch every day. Personally, I don't find daily charging that big of deal since it's simple to just charge the watch in the morning while you're showering and getting ready. Yes, the Active 3 is waterproof, even to the point you can swim with it, but it's not like I can't part with it for 30 mminutes while showering, getting dressed, and brushing my teeth. My wife likes the food scanner function on the Zepp and finds it handy in tracking her eating and intake. However, she says she hasn't found anything where she can track her water consumption. She also likes how many pre-set activity tracking functions it has for walking, running, and nearly everything else. Though again, she does have problems finding where to set things like preferred heart rate zone and a few other settings to make her exercise tracking more tailored to her. In all, this seems like a dang good watch for only $170ish. This would probably still be a good watch around the $250 range. If you're not put off by the slightly larger size and aren't afraid to dive into multiple tutorials to get it configured just for you, this may be one of the better smart watches for the money.

Amazfit is just one thing Amazing!!!! - Amazfit - Active 3 Premium 45mm Smartwatch - Silver offers body metric tracking, including vital signs, blood oxygen levels, workout tracking, step counting, and so much more. You can also receive calls and make calls from your wrist just like any other smartwatch. You can get text notifications, but you can't respond from the watch itself. The Sapphire AMOLED Display is customizable with your own images and is bright and vivid. It also features a remote control function for your phone's camera so that you can take amazing selfies right from your wrist. The GPS stores offline maps, so your training does not require your phone, and it has amazing battery life. I wear it at night to track my sleep patterns, and it works well; I haven't had to charge it in 3 days. AMAZFIT provides very accurate step counts and data I've never seen before nor thought I would care about. It also has a thermometer, a compass, and a very loud speaker for a wristwatch. But I still wear headphones. It has a very nice companion app and nice built-in workouts, and you can also add more in the app. It also picked up my stress level immediately when a stressful situation came up at work, and it automatically detected my snooze in the break room and recorded the data. This watch brings blood oxygen levels, stress levels, sleep patterns, and calorie burn to the forefront for someone who's always thought I was on top of my physical fitness and health. All my club members now want an Amazfit watch, and I am in a running club.

Battery for days - am a fairly active person and was searching for the perfect companion (fitness tracker) and I wanted something that wouldn’t break the bank. The Amazfit fit that bill. My initial impressions are that it is big device and wouldn’t be ideal for anyone with a small or medium-size wrist. The device does look great and feel great I can’t deny that but I did find faults with it which I will elaborate on a little later. The setup process is simple and it runs on “Zepp OS”. It is efficient and as advertised it offers segment leading battery life. More than you would get with any Apple or Samsung device. I downloaded the app and it was straight forward from there. Much like every other device you can fine tune the watch to your liking and use it how you see fit. I would like to point out that this is a fitness tracker first and foremost while it can alert you calls and messages I wouldn’t rely on it for that. I have a few complaints and that is that it has four buttons that is too many imo, and while I spent a considerable amount of time with the watch it is a mess in the sense that it isn’t for dummies like myself that just want an easy-to-use watch. I still have trouble navigating to the correct page or hitting the wrong button and not being able to do what I want with ease. Wearing this is frustrating to me, while it is a solid device and it does what it advertises like fitness tracking and it does it well it is a hassle to navigate. Counting steps, running, jogging it does all that and it doesn’t break a sweat like I do. I will reiterate that I charged the watch once a week and that is with heavy usage. Pros & Cons: Pros: - Easy to setup - Amazing battery life - Great fitness tracking - Great screen (bright) - Comfortable strap - Android & IOS compatible Cons: - OS is difficult to navigate - Too many buttons - Charger is easy to lose (too small) Overall, the Amazfit is a solid device and if fitness tracking is your thing, then check this out, while it isn’t without its quirks it is a solid device. It also helps that it isn’t crazy expensive.

Truly premium smartwatch at a great value price - There are tons of choices for smartwatch users these days and Amazfit is a great choice for exercise and fitness-focused people that also need notifications. Let's see how this great looking smartwatch performs and compares to the competition. Overview and Specs =================================== At 45mm, you may think it's a big watch, but it makes for a functional and clear display without looking too large on my small-ish wrist. It is thick, but durable and boasts 5 ATM of water resistance. The Amazfit Active 3 Premium certainly looks premium! Not only does it look premium, it includes a sapphire glass screen that's tough and typically reserved for more expensive models. It has all the sensors you'd expect from a fitness-focused watch to help you track your heart rate, exercises, steps, sleep quality, and more. GPS and offline maps can help you even when you're off the beaten path. Four physical buttons help navigate the interface even if you're sweaty or have gloved hands which is definitely a nod towards outdoor enthusiasts. The box comes with a strap that you have to attach using the spring-loaded pins, a USB-C to magnetic charging puck, and of course, the watch itself. Design and Architecture =================================== Smartwatches these days are either round or squarish and I prefer the round design that looks more like a traditional watch. The shiny silver, meaty lugs and black strap all combine for a classy-looking watch that wouldn't look out of place at the office. Sure, it's a fitness watch, but it doesn't look like a rugged/plastic-encased one. The sapphire glass will certainly help with scratches and scuffs, but I'd like to keep it as pristine as possible since the OLED screen is a treat. It's easily readable in any environment. Comparing the size to my other smartwatches that are 44 and 42mm, the screen size is actually a welcome change. If you're coming from a touchscreen-focused smartwatch that has one button, the four physical buttons may take you awhile to get used to. Of course, just spending a few days with it will make it second-nature. Performance =================================== The Zepp OS and app aren't like Google's WearOS and Watch app, but using their custom software and apps really make for a snappy experience. It's overall a very intuitive and easy-to-use watch with all of the health tracking, stats, and basic apps you'd expect. Offline maps are nice and can be downloaded directly to the watch, allowing you to see your path and backtrack as needed even if you don't have your phone with you. The 4GB of storage on the watch can also be used for music! After installing the Zepp app on my Android phone and creating an account, I was ready to go. You can tell this is more fitness and exercise-focused than some of the other "generalist" smartwatches that are great at notifications, but may not have the detailed tracking that's available in the Zepp app. Phone controls, calling and voice text features were useful but I believe they're only available for Android users currently. Apple users will definitely miss those features. Because it runs its own OS, you won't find the huge selection of apps like you would in the Google Play store for WearOS or the Apple App store for the Apple Watch, but all the basics and more are covered. You can download and buy additional watch faces, apps, games and more though I wouldn't base my purchase decision on the app store factor unless there's a must-have app you need. Comparing the steps, heart rate and sleep tracking to my other smart watches from the top two WearOS manufacturers, I didn't notice much of a difference. Sleep tracking is hit or miss for me anyway since I'm apparently not a good sleeper! I think the most impressive thing about the Amazfit Active 3 Premium, besides the looks, is the battery life! I'm used to charging my smartwatches obsessively once a day, though my Pixel Watch2 can certainly last about two... This Amazfit Active 3 Premium can last up to a week and it easily passed four days for me without giving me too much battery anxiety! That's unheard of for a proper smartwatch! Summary ==================================== The Amazfit Active 3 Premium really deserves its name with a great aesthetic and premium sapphire glass. The watch itself has a great screen and a responsive OS and apps, making it a joy to use. If you're not locked into Google's or Apple's ecosystem, and are interested in a proper fitness watch that will last you about a week, definitely consider this one!

Amazfit Does It Right - I have had several Amazfit watches over the years. The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is the first watch from Amazfit that I felt they actually got right. Amazfit has always had great specs at a bargain price that somehow felt a little too minimalist or incomplete. The Active 3 Premium changes all that, along with the Zepp app, provides excellent mid-tier performance with a bottom tier price. I've had the Active 3 for about a week. I opted for the Active 3 Premium because I wanted the sapphire face and stainless watchbody. I tend to be hard on watches, having broken my previous smartwatch. The 45mm face feels much larger than the 44mm watch that it replaced. Out of the box, there is the watch, a band, a charging block and basic instruction. The band snaps on easily. The charging block has a usbc connection and you need to supply both a cable and usbc power supply. The band is a perforated silicone band that is comfortable and breathes well, unlike solid silicone bands. The watch has four buttons, basically forward, backward, up, and down, in addition to a touch face. I like the four button design, because fumbling around trying to tap or swipe while active is dicey at best. The display is very bright and readable, even in direct sunlight. By default, the display 'lift to view'. I switched it to always on display, which affected battery life. The Active 3 Premium supports a whole host of activities and structured workouts. It also provides enough storage for music, podcasts, and maps, although not enough for an entire state. There are no base maps. It does provide all the usual sensors, except ECG and Afib detection. One really nice thing was that it could function as a remote heartrate monitor to another device without losing function as a watch. I cycle, indoors and out, play pickleball, walk, and hit the gym. I compared the accuracy of the Amazefit Active 3 with a bike computer, heartrate monitor strap, and another watch. It tracked very nicely, with no deviation except for altitude on outdoor cycling. With the gps active over three days of 40+ mile rides each day, and the watch face set to always on, I was still getting five days of battery life. Note that during pickleball and gym activities, the gps wasn't activated. The only thing I really missed was a 'pay' app. Apparently Zepp Pay is available in Europe, but not the US. At least the capability is there. Also, because the base os is proprietary (ZeppOS), the app selection is limited. For me, the negatives are minor and the positives, particularly the snappy response, make it excellent option for an entry or mid level sport watch. While it is advertised as a 'Runner's watch", it covers a broad range of sports and metrics. For the price the Amazefit Active 3 Premium can't be beat!

Beefy but not Bulky - This feels of quality. In the hand it is a nice big size which enhances the already amazing display. On the wrist, I barely feel it is there. The touch screen is very responsive and I can get to all the functions without using the buttons. At my age I remember when computers that didn't do a 10th of what this is capable of filled a room. Packed into this stylish stainless steal body is a sapphire glass crystal, 1.32" AMOLED display, and 4 gigs of memory. This gives you the ability to download free maps and music. The GPS allows you to know where you are on said maps and because of the display size it is easy to see where you are! In addition this will automatically reroute you on its own without the phone! Pairing with Bluetooth was easy and the app is intuitive. I love how you can get all your notifications as they come in too. You can adjust settings so only the one's you want will come through. Battery life is great with a claim of up to 12 days. I recharge after about 10 just because I am OCD but it is nice not worrying about running out of juice on a long weekend away from home. My only beef is that it has a proprietary charging "puck" instead of wireless or USB C. Though this puck is large enough to more easily keep track of than some others I have had. The puck, at least, takes USB C and seats easily to the underside to get the juice flowing. I cant think of any additional health or workout monitoring that could be more helpful than what is included.