Garmin Fenix 9 vs Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 leads Amazfit Active 3 Premium overall by 9 points (73 vs 64 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 384 vs 288 h; water resistance, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 100 vs 50 m.
  • Best value: Amazfit Active 3 Premium (from $169.99) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Fenix 9 leads overall
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
73
Amazfit Active 3 Premium · 80 overall, #7 of 42
64
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 384 vs 288 h
  • Water ResistanceGarmin Fenix 9 100 vs 50 m

Scores by Category

Fenix 9 wins 3 of 6 categories · Active 3 Premium wins 2

CategoryFenix 9Active 3 PremiumLead
Battery
+26
Health & Sensors
Tie
Display
+16
Connectivity
+13
Build
+25
Software
+72

Physical Comparison

Active 3 Premium
38g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
Active 3 Premium
Display Type
Display Size
N/A
1.32 in
Resolution
N/A
466 × 466 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
3,000 nits

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
Active 3 Premium
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Fenix 9
Active 3 Premium
Battery Life
384 h33% more
288 h

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9
Active 3 Premium
NFC Payments
Yes
N/A
LTE/Cellular
No
N/A
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
Active 3 Premium
Weight
N/A
38 g
Water Resistance
100 m100% more
50 m

Software

Feature
Fenix 9
Active 3 Premium
Storage
64 GB1500% more
4 GB

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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