Last year, we reported on the Vibe 3 from Zeblaze, a smartwatch with GPS, GLONASS and IP67 certification at a budget price. Now, Zeblaze has released a successor, and it unashamedly has borrowed from the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro's design.
Zeblaze has called its latest smartwatch the Vibe 3S HD, which should denote that it is superior to last year's Vibe 3. However, the Vibe 3S HD does not offer a GPS module, limiting its versatility somewhat compared to its predecessor.
According to Zeblaze, the Vibe 3S HD measures 50 x 50 x 14.8 mm and weighs 63 g. The Vibe 3S HD looks almost identical to its predecessor and, in turn, like the Fenix 6 Pro. Zeblaze has equipped the smartwatch with a 1.3-inch display that resolves at 360 x 360 pixels, along with a 280 mAh battery. According to the manufacturer, the Vibe 3S HD should achieve up to 25 days of battery life from a 90 minutes recharge. However, Zeblaze drops its battery life estimate to 18 days of regular use.
Additionally, the smartwatch has a heart rate sensor, an accelerometer and is compatible with Android/iOS devices. The Vibe 3S HD is IP67 certified too, and supports multiple fitness functions.
The Vibe 3S HD currently retails for US$29.40 on AliExpress. Zeblaze offers free shipping globally, although it is unclear if the device will incur customs duties.