Full review of smartwatch Amazfit Smart Sport Watch 3 (Stratos 3)

At the last IFA exhibition in 2019, Amazfit announced a new model of smart watches Amazfit Smart Sport Watch 3 (Stratos 3), the advantages and disadvantages of which we will consider within the framework of this article.

At first, it seems that the new product is similar in technical parameters to its predecessor, and only the design has changed. In reality, the Stratos 3 smartwatch is positioned as a device that is intended only for extreme sports.

Overview

The smart watch is equipped with a fairly large display with a diagonal of 1.34 inches. The model provides 19 modes for sports, they stand out from the competition with a sporty design, and also amaze with excellent indicators of autonomy (about 2 weeks).

Specifications

Equipment

The device comes in a black cardboard box. On its front side there is a photo of the watch itself and the name of the model. On the back is the serial number, technical parameters and certification data.

The package contains a more laconic white box, on which the manufacturer's personal logo in silver color and the Amazfit inscription are applied.

Equipment:

• smart watch;
• belt with traditional buckle and holes in an oval form factor;
• cord with magnetic connector for charger and PC connection;
• user's manual;
• technical documentation in Russian (inclusive).

Appearance and display

If you recall the design of its predecessor, it becomes clear that the new generation of smartwatches has hardly changed. This is a device with the same sporty look and round-shaped dial display. The watch looks "harsh" on the wrist, so it will be an excellent purchase for men.

Model dimensions - 48.6x13.4 mm (diameter and thickness). The weight of the device is 59.6 g. They feel comfortable on the hand and do not cause any discomfort. In front there is a reflective display with a diagonal of 1.34 inches and a resolution of 320x320 px.

The glass is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, so the watch is not afraid of falls and scratches. The frame around the display is made of metal, while the body itself is made of polycarbonate materials. The lugs for fixing the strap are solid and made of plastic.

At the bottom there are 4 contacts designed to restore battery power or synchronize smart watches with a PC. There is also an optical-type PPR sensor for calculating the heart rate. On the side (right) there are 4 control buttons:

• to enable / disable the device;
• button for adjusting the volume level or scrolling down / up;
• move back.

Below, under the strap, there is a hole for the air pressure sensor. The strap dimensions are basic and are 22 mm.The strap is removable, made of silicone, painted black and perforated with an expressive pattern.

The data on the smartwatch is much better read in direct sunlight due to the reflective display. Indeed, the display quality is high and has good viewing angles. Such a display will perfectly show itself during sports activities, regardless of weather conditions, since the data on the device will be clearly visible.

Among other things, the smart watch is fully protected from water and meets the 5ATM standard, which allows you to dive with it to a depth of no more than 50 m. The design of the device, compared to its predecessor, has not changed much, but the reliability of the assembly has become noticeably higher.

Important! During the tests, no shortcomings were identified.

Performance

This smartwatch is powered by Sony's GNSS processor, which is energy efficient. Besides, the amount of RAM in the model is 512 MB, and ROM is 4 GB. This amount of permanent memory will be enough to load your favorite tracks and listen to them via Bluetooth 5.0 on any wireless headphones.

The novelty operates on the basis of a proprietary operating system, which was developed based on Android.

Interesting information! If you connect the device to a PC, the user will notice a similarity in the structuring of folders with Android OS.

The device has support for a wireless Wi-Fi network of 802.11 b / g / n, and also provides users with the ability to make contactless payments via NFC.

Functionality

Consider the functionality of the novelty and the extent to which they are comfortable in various operating conditions. Both the touchscreen and mechanical buttons can be used to navigate the menus.

The button located at the top is responsible for selecting and confirming an action, and the 2 buttons located in the center are designed to move forward / backward through the items of the current menu. The button located at the bottom is responsible for going back. The first thing the owner will pay attention to if he looks at the display of the device is the dial.

Here, everything is fine with the choice, since the novelty is compatible with both the branded dials and the predecessor's dials, which, by the way, are incredibly numerous. If the user makes a swipe down from the main screen, he will go to the quick settings menu, where there are buttons for switching to the following modes:

• "Do not disturb".
• "Smart" mode.
• "Ultra" mode.
• Instant access to parameters.
• Transition from the "Flight" mode.
• Adjust display brightness.

The current date, the percentage of the remaining battery charge and the status of the device's connection with the smartphone are also displayed. With subsequent swipes down, the remaining widgets are scrolled cyclically, the presence and sequence of which is regulated in the proprietary program from the manufacturer.

Swipe to the right to pop up the alert widget, which shows all alerts received on the device (including emoji). Most of the users liked all this very much, in particular, who switched to Stratos 3 after the Amazfit GTS model.

There are program icons, but not all. The list of notifications is synchronized with the notifications on the smartphone. If the player's notification hangs in the phone's curtain, then the smartwatch also has the ability to manage tracks using the notification widget.

By default, an alert about an incoming call is enabled, which you can ignore or turn off the ringtone on your smartphone. Left swipe opens the main menu, which contains the following items:

• health;
• search for a smartphone;
• pulse;
• sleep;
• sport;
• music;
• magazine;
• stopwatch;
• exercise status;
• timer;
• weather;
• location;
• alarm clock;
• barometer;
• compass.

Settings

There are several subcategories in this menu. Let's consider them in more detail:

1. Connections. Here you can turn on Wi-Fi or connect gadgets via Bluetooth, for example, headphones, chest heart rate monitor, etc.
2. General.Here it is possible to activate DND mode (on schedule, inclusive), turn on the Flight mode, adjust vibration (including its intensity). In addition, here you can adjust the brightness of the screen, "find a phone", set up a GPS link, activate AGPS notifications, select a system language and adjust the time display format.
3. Preferences. Here you can configure the activation of the backlight by gestures or by pressing a button, the dial is selected and configured, and a notification about the start of the exercise is activated (when the device notices an activity similar to the start of the exercise, it prompts the user to remember it, and not from the moment of clicking on "Record ”, And from the moment when the device detected activity). In the same way, the device can “think” that the user has finished doing the exercise, but forgot to click on “Save”, which the watch will, of course, remind of.
4. Synchronization. This item is responsible for choosing the mode of synchronizing information with smart watches: in automatic or manual mode.
5. Device. Here it is possible to activate the "Ultra" mode, reboot or turn off the clock and reset information.
6. About the device. It displays the name of the device, software version, certification data, MAC address, and root status.
7. Update. It checks for software updates and updates directly from the device (for this you need to be connected to a wireless Wi-Fi network).
8. Laboratory. This item makes it possible to activate the collection of information on physiological activity in order to improve the algorithms for its processing by the device in the future.

Functionality for sports

Sports options are opened from the main screen by pressing the button located at the top. As mentioned before, this version of the smartwatch provides 19 training modes that meet the needs of the vast majority of sports and healthy lifestyle fans.

What's very practical is that each exercise type has its own exclusive set of parameters, including display and gestures. It should be noted that such a set functions exclusively in the process of a particular exercise. As soon as the user leaves a certain type of exercise, the general parameters of the device are immediately activated.

Battery

The model we are considering has a battery with a capacity of 300 mAh. It will take approximately 2 hours to recharge from 0%. According to the manufacturer, in the "smart" mode, the battery life of the device is equal to a week, and in the "Ultra" mode - 2 weeks.

With a working GPS, in a mode with precise geolocation, the device will work for about 35 hours, in "Balance" mode - 45 hours, and in power saving mode - 70 hours.

Where can I buy?

If you liked this smart watch, then you can buy it on the AliExpress online store for an average of 12 600 rubles.

Conclusion

Summing up all that has been described above, it is possible to conclude that Amazfit has managed to make a high-quality device for fans of an active lifestyle. Stratos 3 will delight every athlete in everyday use.

If the user not only loves, but also knows how to install third-party software, then new, undocumented capabilities of smart watches will open before him. Among those, it is worth noting the ability to respond to notifications directly from the device, view notifications, for example, from Instagram (including embedded graphic data), view the current battery level of the phone on the dial of the device, a more practical media player, etc.

• will be an ideal solution for athletes, lovers of conquering mountain peaks, etc.
• stylish and comfortable design with carbon components and moisture protection, which allows you to immerse the device to a depth of 50 meters;
• in terms of functionality, it is better than the Amazfit GTR model, for example, in that the Stratos 3 provides 19 training modes for sports, an optical-type sensor for measuring heart rate, a compass, a barometer, etc.
• reflective display.

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The device has the ability to confidently advise men to buy, because the watch is distinguished by a truly brutal appearance and looks like a man.

Attention! The above information does not serve as a call to purchase. Before you buy a smart watch Amazfit Smart Sport Watch 3 (Stratos 3), be sure to consult with a specialist.