Amazfit Active 3 Premium vs Garmin Forerunner 70
Get the Amazfit Active 3 Premium. It costs less and adds payments, maps and sapphire glass. The Forerunner 70 is for serious runners who want Garmin's coaching and buttons.
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Which one is for you?
Active 3 Premium
One watch for everything, tap to pay, less money? The Active 3 Premium.
Is the Amazfit Active 3 Premium worth it?Forerunner 70
Get the Forerunner 70 if this sounds like you: serious about running, buttons, Garmin's coaching.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 70 worth it?Key differences
Payments
Maps
Training advice
Battery
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Active 3 Premium
The early verified owners are happy with the battery life and the value.
- Long battery life
- Good value
- Plenty of sport modes
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Forerunner 70
Owners are happy with it, many of them moving up from an older Forerunner.
- Tracks runs well
- A big step up from older Forerunners
- Easy to set up and use
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, TechRadar, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Tom's Guide, Android Central, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Active 3 Premium: 11 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Forerunner 70: 17 verified buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.