Amazfits five-star fitness tracker just got a new way to take on Garmins best smartwatches, and it just got even better value

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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000

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Amazfit has added several new features to its range of fitness smartwatches, including for swimming and indoor rowing workouts.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Amazfit has brought a slate of new features to its fitness watches That includes improvements to swimming
and indoor rowing workouts The update is coming to almost the entire Amazfit watch range Amazfit currently makes some of the best fitness trackers available, but the companys devices have had a few blind spots in the past. Now, though, Amazfit users have received a new software update that brings serious improvements to some of the best cheap smartwatches on the market.

Specifically, Amazfits blog details how youll now get a better experience
when swimming and using indoor rowing machines, plus theres info on a few new quality-of-life touches that will help when working out. Combined, the new features could help close the gap with some of the best Garmin watches . One of the headline changes comes to pool workouts. There, youll be able to add manual rests so you can see how your session was divided between activity and recovery. Your swimming and rest segments are counted separately, with the former organized by stroke, giving you a clearer picture of your workout structure. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

If you prefer to use indoor rowing machines , Amazfits software update means the firms devices can connect to FTMS-compatible machines such as the
Concept2 RowErg. That lets you see your workout metrics in real time as you exercise.

Finally, Amazfit has added a handful of new features that improve the workout experience, including a touchscreen lock that prevents accidental interference. Amazfit has also launched Athlete Defaults, which automatically apply a set of recommended workout settings when you begin training, saving you the hassle of setting everything up each time. Athlete Defaults turn on
Do Not Disturb, disable workout alerts, and set GPS to maximum precision,
too. You may like Amazfits new running watch is a specialized instrument for trail runners Amazfit Active 3 Premium review Premium performance, just without the price The 5 best fitness trackers we've seen so far this year
More competition for Garmin (Image credit: Amazfit) The update is coming to a wide array of Amazfit watches, including the Balance Ultra, Balance 3, T-Rex Ultra 2, T-Rex 3 Pro , T-Rex 3, Cheetah 2 Ultra, Cheetah 2 Pro , and the Active 3 Premium . The latter device blew us away in its five-star review, making it an even better option if you want a new smartwatch.

That means youll be able to take advantage of it whether you own one of Amazfits most affordable smartwatches or one of its most premium, with almost the entire current range affected by the update. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

It also means that Amazfits watches now offer some of the same features seen in the best watches that Garmin has to offer, making choosing between the two brands a tougher prospect than it used to be. And if it fosters a little healthy competition, that can only be good news for fitness fans. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Todays best Amazfit deals Amazfit T-Rex 3 329.80 239.98 View See all prices voucher gift Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro
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