Amazfit Active 3 Premium: Beginner-Friendly Running Watch
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is an affordable, runner-focused smartwatch designed to compete with entry-level sports watches like the Garmin Forerunner 165. It upgrades the Active series by featuring a sapphire glass touchscreen, offline color maps, a 4-button physical navigation setup, and extensive support for third-party peripheral sensors.
Key Specifications
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Design & Build:
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Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 11 mm
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Weight: 38g (without strap)
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Materials: Stainless steel frame with a 4-button physical navigation design
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Strap: 20mm silicone quick-release strap
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Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50m depth rating)
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Display: 1.32-inch AMOLED Display
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Resolution: 466 x 466 pixels (353 PPI)
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Peak Brightness: Up to 3,000 nits
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Protection: Scratch-resistant Sapphire Glass
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Sensors & Connectivity:
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BioTracker™ PPG Biometric Sensor (5PD + 2LED)
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5-Satellite Single-Band Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS)
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Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometric Altimeter, Geomagnetic, Temperature, and Ambient Light Sensors
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Bluetooth 5.3 BLE (Supports pairing external chest straps, cycling cadence, and power meters)
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Integrated Microphone and Speaker (Bluetooth Phone Calling support)
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Battery Life & Storage:
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Battery Capacity: 365 mAh
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Typical Usage: Up to 12 days
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Heavy Usage: Up to 7 days
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Continuous GPS Mode: Up to 24 hours
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Internal Storage: 4GB (Offline maps, music, and workout apps)
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Colors: Dark Blue, Black, and Gold/White
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Launch Price: $169.99 / £169.90 / €169.90
Product Highlights
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Full Offline Color Maps & Navigation: Features downloadable topographic maps with automatic rerouting, turn-by-turn navigation, and round-trip route creation.
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Ultra-Bright Sapphire Display: Reaches up to 3,000 nits peak brightness for clear legibility in harsh sunlight, shielded by durable sapphire glass.
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Running & Training Library: Includes guided Zepp Coach™ running programs, a built-in library of structured workouts (tempo, interval, fartlek), and PeakBeats™ recovery metrics (VO2 Max, Training Load).
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Peripheral Sensor Support: Unlike many budget fitness smartwatches, it allows runners and cyclists to pair external Bluetooth heart rate belts, running power meters, and cycling cadence sensors.
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Third-Party Syncing: Automatically syncs workout data directly to platforms like Strava, TrainingPeaks, Intervals.icu, Apple Health, and Google Fit.
What's in the Box
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Amazfit Active 3 Premium Smartwatch (with standard silicone strap)
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Magnetic USB-C Charging Head
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Instruction & Safety Manual
