Zeblaze Stratos 3

Why pay more?

Xiaomi once became famous for releasing cheap products at a bargain price, but now its laurels are ready to be taken by the actively developing Chinese brand Zeblaze. Usually, when we hear the word “flagship”, we imagine something expensive, innovative and multifunctional. However, the Stratos 3 model, although it is the top one in the manufacturer’s range, belongs to the budget segment. You should definitely not expect innovations and advanced technologies - nevertheless, these are good smart watches with all the necessary functions for a more or less demanding user, which can compete with more expensive devices.

The watch is large, massive, quite thick and looks like a protected sports-style model, so it is more suitable for men. It looks quite decent: the case is made of durable plastic, the bezel and side control buttons are made of metal, the picture is completed by a silicone strap with a classic buckle and standard fastening. If necessary, you can replace it with any regular strap 22 mm wide. Water protection with IP68 is declared.

The display pleases with its high quality. This is a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 466x466 pixels and a brightness of up to 1000 nits - decent indicators for the budget segment. As a result, you get colorful colors, easy-to-read text, good visibility at any angle and in any lighting.

Everything you need and more

To connect to a smartphone, there is a proprietary ZeblazeFit application, which is available for both Android and iOS. After synchronization and settings, the watch not only duplicates incoming messages and notifications, but also allows you to answer calls - the audibility is good, the interlocutor hears the speaker clearly and loudly. Another plus for a budget model is the presence of GPS, which is necessary for accurate tracking of outdoor activity. The remaining functions can be called basic: accurate measurements of heart rate and blood oxygen levels, support for various sports, counting steps taken, distance and calories burned, monitoring sleep and stress levels. In general, a standard set for modern smart watches and fitness trackers.

But in terms of autonomy, Zeblaze Stratos 3 is ahead of many competitors. The capacious battery provides up to 20 days of operation with normal use or 84 hours with GPS enabled. The manufacturer assures that in economy mode the battery will last about 45 days. In practice, everything depends on many factors, but even with active daily training and monitoring of activity and health, you can forget about charging for a couple of weeks.