Amazfit has unveiled the T-Rex Dual Solar, a rugged smartwatch that takes solar charging a little further by putting solar panels on both the front and rear of the watch. The setup is designed to extend battery life when the watch is exposed to sunlight, potentially cutting down how often you need to reach for the charger.
The T-Rex Dual Solar has a 660mAh battery rated for up to 21 days of typical use. But Amazfit says that figure can stretch considerably depending on how much sunlight the watch gets.
Worn on the wrist and exposed to three hours of direct sunlight each day, typical battery life can increase to 34 days. Put the larger solar panel on the rear under three hours of direct sunlight daily instead, and that figure rises to 51 days.
That dual-panel setup is the main attraction here, but the T-Rex Dual Solar isn’t just about battery life. It has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, while Sapphire Glass provides protection over the screen.
For fitness tracking, Amazfit says the watch supports more than 180 workout modes, giving it plenty of scope for different types of training. There’s also Bluetooth calling for taking calls from the wrist, along with 10 ATM water resistance for more demanding conditions. A built-in LED flashlight is another handy addition, particularly for a watch designed with outdoor use in mind.
The T-Rex Dual Solar comes in a Basalt Black colourway with a silicone strap. It’s priced at $650 in the US, putting it firmly into the premium smartwatch bracket.
How useful that dual-solar approach will be in everyday wear will depend on how much sun the watch actually gets, but it’s an unusual approach to solving one of the perennial smartwatch problems: keeping the thing charged.
Diane is a News Writer for Trusted Reviews, covering daily goings on in the tech world. She holds a degree in creative writing and mainly crafts fictions with a passion for novel storytelling. Her work delves into different genres, now with writing reviews for gadgets and home appliances. Outside of work, Diane enjoys immersing herself in active lifestyle such as dancing and running.
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