Zeblaze Stratos 3chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Many buyers report that standalone GPS tracking without a phone does not work as advertised, requiring continuous Bluetooth connection to record routes, with some calling it false advertising.

@cocoskekos6004

How to use the gps without connect to phone.mine failed. Strava also not connected with this app. I feel like i had been scammed.....huhuhu...maybe someone can help me to set the gps in correct way...tqlaunch

smart_display

April 13, 2024

@padoeskop5613

the watch always ask for connecting with the phone in order to enable the watch gps.. why is that? need help.. before this.. is ok.. the watch can independently use its own gpslaunch

smart_display

September 18, 2023

@cuppika97

Hello. I bougt Stratos 3. Withouth BT connection, GPS is not working... why? if I have smartphone, i will use strava for monitoring, not watches.launch

smart_display

August 22, 2023

@dawidk815

Pointless watch. Software has tons of bugs. You can't adjust the ringtone volume. You can only turn it off. The stopwatch can't work in the background. Same with sports activity tracking—if you press the bottom right button, you lose all activity data without warning, you interrupt the workout permanently. The stopwatch also can't be used in the background. There is GPS but it's unnecessary because to track the route, the data is saved to the smartphone, continuous BT connection is required. So you have to have a smartphone with you... etc.launch

smart_displayTranslated from Polish

July 16, 2023

Multiple users report the watch stopped working after rain or brief water exposure, with a service center attributing this to an improperly seated seal letting water reach the charging circuit. Some call the IP68 rating misleading.

@JC-mr9rx

What about water? Stratos 3 one year ago had a lot of problems with rubber joint!launch

smart_display

September 2, 2024

@klaudiuszpudlo9558

Many of these models were flooded by ordinary rain despite IP 68, mine had problems with receiving notifications from the beginning despite correct pairing with the phone, after getting out of the shower it stopped working despite reporting this to Zeblaze the company does not feel obligated to return the money or exchange it, I gave it to a service in Poland and the service stated that there should be a thicker seal under the screen because there is an uneven contact surface, the charging circuit was flooded, as proof I have photos from the service, I do not recommend buying.launch

smart_displayTranslated from Polish

February 20, 2024

@Matt-bp5vy

Have you guys fixed assembly mistake they was causing it to not be waterproof? If you search yt stratos 3 water damage you'll see the rubber that makes it waterproof was clamped making a way for the water to get inlaunch

smart_display

January 7, 2024

@zaraizara2794

I had one. Extremely beautiful AMOLED screen, but the graphic design is bad and it lags as hell. Has a built-in GPS but can't use it without being connected to the phone. On the 7th day, I got caught in the rain. The next day, the touchscreen completely died. I put in rice for 1 month before the touchscreen fully worked again. Bad experience, now I am afraid of water.launch

smart_display

October 11, 2023

Several users report the display developing defects or completely failing after weeks to months of use, with some saying Zeblaze support refused repair or replacement.

@viniciuscolares5727

Although Zeblaze smartwatches are good and beautiful, I'm afraid to buy a new one. I had the Zeblaze GTS 3 ultra and after 10 days of use the display started to show a defect.Then I bought the Zeblaze Stratos 3 Pro and now, after almost 4 months of use, it also had a problem with the display.launch

smart_display

November 5, 2024

@nevenpintaric8046

Don’t buy it!!!! I use mine for 2months…only as a watch…i’m not in sports and dispaly just stop to work!!! And they don’t want to repair or replace it!!! For flagship big dissapointment! Use your money smarter!!!launch

smart_display

May 17, 2024

@ulquiorra2024

Don't buy this store it was wasting money i have stratos 3 but after 2weeks of using they have an issue...launch

smart_display

October 21, 2023

Commenters note the UI can lag and feel unpolished, with one calling the software laggy and another noting operation sometimes snags; watch face selection is also seen as limited.

@zaraizara2794

I had one. Extremely beautiful AMOLED screen, but the graphic design is bad and it lags as hell. Has a built-in GPS but can't use it without being connected to the phone. On the 7th day, I got caught in the rain. The next day, the touchscreen completely died. I put in rice for 1 month before the touchscreen fully worked again. Bad experience, now I am afraid of water.launch

smart_display

October 11, 2023

@MrRichieOtti

Experiences after 3 weeks. The display is unrivaled for the $70 price range and is easy to read even in direct sunlight. The GPS route recording also works without a smartphone, even if the watch shows otherwise and if it is incorrectly claimed. Operation is not always smooth. Sometimes it snags a bit. The watch face selection is somewhat limited (there are clearly better ones out there). Messages from Mail, Whatsapp etc. work correctly. Phone calls work, although if I already have my cell phone with me, then I use it to make calls. The battery with Bluetooth on lasts about 4 days. There aren't many comparable ones on the market. All in all, you can't go wrong here for around $70. The watch makes a stable impression so far and the display surprises me again and again.launch

smart_display

September 4, 2023

@peirisme656

software is laggy and ui sucks u can see it in this videolaunch

smart_display

June 20, 2023

Battery reports vary widely, with some getting around 4 days with Bluetooth on, but others seeing 10-15% drain per day or empty battery after 4 days with just notifications and AOD, far short of marketed 45-day claims.

@artursobczak

How about battery? Ive bought Stratos 3 Pro, and with only notifications and AOD on, battery is empty after max 4 days. Any advices what to do to extend it?launch

smart_display

July 9, 2024

@MrRichieOtti

Experiences after 3 weeks. The display is unrivaled for the $70 price range and is easy to read even in direct sunlight. The GPS route recording also works without a smartphone, even if the watch shows otherwise and if it is incorrectly claimed. Operation is not always smooth. Sometimes it snags a bit. The watch face selection is somewhat limited (there are clearly better ones out there). Messages from Mail, Whatsapp etc. work correctly. Phone calls work, although if I already have my cell phone with me, then I use it to make calls. The battery with Bluetooth on lasts about 4 days. There aren't many comparable ones on the market. All in all, you can't go wrong here for around $70. The watch makes a stable impression so far and the display surprises me again and again.launch

smart_display

September 4, 2023

@Propolizei

Have it for about 4-5 days. Excellent screen, notification vibration is a bit weak, heart rate sensor is sometimes weird- abnormal BPM during sleep sometimes, and not impressed with battery (especially with 45 days marketing statement), usually around 10-15 percent a day.launch

smart_display

August 7, 2023

One user reports the stopwatch cannot run in the background and pressing a button during a workout can permanently lose all recorded activity data without warning.

@kamilble2441

10:30 How is that possible that WATCH can't run the stopwatch in the background ?!?!?!?launch

smart_display

February 16, 2025

@dawidk815

Pointless watch. Software has tons of bugs. You can't adjust the ringtone volume. You can only turn it off. The stopwatch can't work in the background. Same with sports activity tracking—if you press the bottom right button, you lose all activity data without warning, you interrupt the workout permanently. The stopwatch also can't be used in the background. There is GPS but it's unnecessary because to track the route, the data is saved to the smartphone, continuous BT connection is required. So you have to have a smartphone with you... etc.launch

smart_displayTranslated from Polish

July 16, 2023

Users report the incoming call speaker volume is too low even at max, notification vibration is weak, and voice call microphone sensitivity is questioned.

@MuhammadSyafiqSharifuddin

Why the speaker for in coming call is so low.. I alreaydy increase max but still little sound hearing.. Is there any setting to increase the volumelaunch

smart_display

August 9, 2023

@Propolizei

Have it for about 4-5 days. Excellent screen, notification vibration is a bit weak, heart rate sensor is sometimes weird- abnormal BPM during sleep sometimes, and not impressed with battery (especially with 45 days marketing statement), usually around 10-15 percent a day.launch

smart_display

August 7, 2023

Users describe the app as terrible, unable to run properly in the background, and significantly draining battery when kept active, undermining the watch's usefulness.

@dempse.y

Smartwatch is good but the Fit app is terrible. It doesn't keep working in the background. It has to be on all the time, draining the battery significantly. The watch becomes pointless and useless....launch

smart_display

June 26, 2025