| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amazfit (Zepp Health) |
| Type | GPS running and lifestyle smartwatch |
| Series | Active |
| Released | February 2026 |
| Price at launch | GBP 169.90 / USD 169.99 |
| Predecessor | Active 2 |
| Successor | Not yet announced. See Release Radar. |
| Sizes | 45mm (medium) |
| Colours | Apex Silver, Atlas Blue, Aero White |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Jump to: Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Activity profiles | Quick answers | Further reading
Expert opinion
The Active 3 Premium delivers a blend of everyday smartwatch functionality and fitness tracking at a mid-range price. It features a sapphire glass AMOLED display, reliable health monitoring, and long battery life, aimed at users who want a stylish wearable without paying flagship prices.
It carries the same advanced running metrics as the higher tiers, including lactate threshold, running power and ground contact time, alongside offline maps and Zepp Coach plans. It lacks the endurance battery modes and trail-specific navigation of the Balance and T-Rex series. The stainless steel case and 3,000-nit sapphire display are notable at this price.
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
GPS running smartwatch
RRP $169.99
£169 / €169
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Hardware
- Peak brightness raised to 3,000 nits, from 2,000 nits
- Sapphire glass standard across the range, not premium-only
- Four buttons, replacing the Active 2’s two-button layout
- Larger 45mm case with 1.32 inch display at 466 x 466
- BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor with five photodiodes and two LEDs
- Speaker and microphone
Software
- Running power
- Lactate threshold
- Ground contact time
- Running gear management
- BioCharge readiness
- HYROX race, training and PFT modes
- Structured workout sync from TrainingPeaks and Intervals.icu
- Wild.AI integration
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.32 inch |
| Type | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 466 x 466 pixels |
| PPI | 353 |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| Lens | Sapphire glass |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Case size | 45mm (medium) |
| Thickness | 11mm |
| Weight | 38g (without strap) |
| Case material | Stainless steel frame |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| Strap width | 20mm |
| © the5krunner. Link required. | |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GPS | Five satellite positioning systems |
| Heart rate | BioTracker PPG (5PD + 2LED) |
| Other sensors | Blood-oxygen, barometric altimeter, geomagnetic, gyroscope, acceleration, temperature, ambient light |
| Connectivity and storage | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 BLE, NFC (Zepp Pay) |
Battery life
| Mode | Battery life |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Up to 12 days |
| Heavy use | Up to 7 days |
| Always-on display | Up to 4 days |
| Continuous GPS | Up to 24 hours |
| Continuous GPS (power saving) | Up to 76 hours |
| © the5krunner. Link required. | |
The 365 mAh cell charges via a magnetic head. A USB-C cable is required and not supplied.
Features
Plan
- Zepp Coach adaptive training plans for 5K, 10K, half and full marathon
- Built-in running workouts
- Offline maps
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Automatic rerouting
- Points of interest search
- Point-to-point route planning
- BioCharge readiness
- Sleep, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- Wild.AI
Prepare
- Lactate threshold
- Running power
- Ground contact time
- VO2 Max
- Training load, training effect and training stress balance
- PeakBeats workout status
- Running gear management
- Heart rate belt, running power meter and cycling sensor pairing
Perform
- 170+ sports modes
- HYROX race, training and PFT modes
- Strength training with 25 auto-recognized exercises
- Track Run mode with smart trajectory correction
- Virtual pacer
- Real-time performance
Connect
- Bluetooth calls
- Zepp Flow voice control and speech-to-text replies (Android)
- Zepp Pay contactless payments
- Sync to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Intervals.icu, Google Fit, Apple Health
- Smart notifications
- Find My Phone
Activity profiles
| Category | Profiles |
|---|---|
| Running | Outdoor running, Treadmill, Walking, Trail running, Indoor walking, Race walking, Track run, Dog walking, Ultramarathon |
| Cycling | Outdoor cycling, Indoor cycling, Mountain biking, BMX, E-Bike, E-MTB, Gravel cycling, Bicycle commuting, Bicycle touring, Road cycling, Cyclocross |
| Swimming | Pool swimming, Open water swimming, Fin swimming, Artistic swimming |
| HYROX | HYROX race, HYROX training, HYROX PFT |
| Gym and fitness | Ski machine, Elliptical, Rowing machine, Stair-climbing machine, Stair stepper, Spinning, Indoor fitness, Mixed aerobics, Cross-training, Aerobics, Group calisthenics, Body combat, Strength training, Step training, Core training, Flexibility training, Free training, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Gymnastics, Horizontal bar, Parallel bars, Battling ropes, Stretching, Bouldering, Indoor rock climbing, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial arts, Tai Chi, Muay Thai, Judo, Taekwondo, Karate, Kickboxing, Fencing, Jiu-Jitsu, Kendo |
| Outdoor | Climbing, Hiking, Orienteering, Rock climbing, Hunting, Skateboarding, Roller skating, Parkour, ATV, Offroad motorcycle |
| Other | Winter sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, Downhill skiing, Cross-country skiing, Ski orienteering, Outdoor skating, Indoor skating, Curling, Sledding, Snowmobile, Snowshoeing, Biathlon. Water sports: Outdoor boating, Sailing, Kayak, Rowing, Dragon boat, Paddleboarding, Indoor surfing, Water skiing, Snorkeling. Ball sports: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Table tennis, Golf swing, Pickleball, Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, and others. Dance: Zumba, Ballet, Street dance, Latin dance, and others. Other: Jumping rope, Archery, Equestrianism, Driving, Stair climbing, Triathlon, Multisport, Snow shoveling. |
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
GPS running smartwatch
RRP $169.99
£169 / €169
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When was the Amazfit Active 3 Premium released?
Amazfit released the Active 3 Premium in February 2026. The launch price was GBP 169.90 or USD 169.99.
Is the Active 3 Premium waterproof?
Active 3 Premium has a water rating of 5 ATM. It includes Pool swimming and Open water swimming profiles as well as Triathlon.
Does the Active 3 Premium have maps?
Yes, Active 3 Premium has offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation, automatic rerouting, points of interest search and point-to-point route planning.
What is the Active 3 Premium battery life?
Amazfit rates Active 3 Premium at up to 12 days of typical use, 7 days of heavy use and 4 days with the always-on display. Continuous GPS lasts up to 24 hours, or 76 hours in power saving mode.
Does the Active 3 Premium support contactless payments?
Yes, Active 3 Premium has NFC for Zepp Pay contactless payments.
What size and weight is the Active 3 Premium?
Active 3 Premium has a 45mm case, is 11mm thick and weighs 38g without the strap. It takes a 20mm strap and has a 1.32 inch AMOLED display under sapphire glass.
Further reading
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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