The Weebill 3E and Weebill 3S look almost identical: both carry up to 3 kg, shoot natively vertical, run for up to 11.5 hours and charge in 2 hours. ZHIYUN's own FAQ sums up the difference: the 3S includes a built-in fill light and supports image transmission or follow-focus modules, while the 3E does not. With the 3E at $199 and the 3S from $271 at the time of writing, here's how to decide.
Comparison table
| Product | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|
1 ZHIYUN Weebill 3EBest Value |
Stabilization and vertical video on a budget | $199 |
2 ZHIYUN Weebill 3SMost Features |
Solo creators who want a light on the gimbal and room to expand | From $271 |
Best Value
#1 · Best Value
ZHIYUN Weebill 3E
The essentials of the Weebill 3 platform for less: a 3 kg payload, native vertical shooting, a dual-layer quick release for fast battery swaps and an 11.5-hour runtime. Rated 4.90/5 (146 reviews).
Best for: Stabilization and vertical video on a budget
Pros
- $72 cheaper than the 3S Standard
- Native vertical shooting
- Rated 4.90/5 (146 reviews)
Cons
- No fill light
- No image transmission or follow-focus module support
- Payload
- 3 kg
- Fill light
- No
- Modules
- Not supported
- Price
- $199 (was $249)
From$199
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Most Features
#2 · Most Features
ZHIYUN Weebill 3S
Adds a built-in 1000-lux fill light (2600–5500K), Sling Grip 2.5, Bluetooth 5.0 camera control and support for image transmission and follow-focus modules. Sold as Standard ($271) or Combo ($373). Rated 4.78/5 (81 reviews).
Best for: Solo creators who want a light on the gimbal and room to expand
Pros
- Built-in adjustable fill light
- Expandable with ZHIYUN modules
- Sling Grip 2.5 for low angles
Cons
- Costs more
- Check which kit includes the tracking and remote accessories
- Payload
- 3 kg
- Fill light
- 1000 lux, 2600–5500K
- Modules
- Image transmission & follow focus
- Price
- $271 Standard · $373 Combo
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- Choose the Weebill 3E if you want a 3 kg sling gimbal with native vertical shooting for the lowest price, and you don't need a light on the gimbal or add-on modules.
- Choose the Weebill 3S if you'll use a built-in fill light for vlogs and interviews, or plan to add image transmission or a follow-focus motor later.
Side-by-side comparison
| Weebill 3E | Weebill 3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | Up to 3 kg | Up to 3 kg |
| Built-in fill light | No | Yes, 1000 lux, 2600–5500K |
| Image transmission / follow-focus modules | Not supported | Supported |
| Native vertical shooting | Yes | Yes |
| Quick release | Dual-layer quick release | Redesigned quick release plate |
| Sling grip | Sling Mode 2.5 | Sling Grip 2.5 |
| Bluetooth camera control | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth 5.0) |
| Weight (main unit) | 1050 g (FAQ) / 1,054.8 g (spec table) | 1,054.8 g |
| Battery | 2600 mAh, up to 11.5 h | 2600 mAh, up to 11.5 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | 2 h (9 V PD charger) |
| Tilt range | +180° / −130° | +180° / −130° |
| Rating on ZHIYUN store | 4.90/5 (146) | 4.78/5 (81) |
| Price | $199 (was $249) | $271 Standard · $373 Combo |
The key differences
1. The fill light
The Weebill 3S has a built-in 1000-lux fill light with color temperature adjustable from 2600K to 5500K. ZHIYUN pitches it for face lighting, product details and low-light scenes on the go. It won't replace a proper video light, but it saves carrying one for quick talking-head shots. The 3E has no light.
2. Expansion modules
ZHIYUN says the 3S supports image transmission and follow-focus modules and the 3E doesn't. If you might later want to monitor from a phone or control focus from the gimbal, the 3S leaves that door open.
3. Smart features and kits
The 3S product page lists AI tracking, wireless remote control, and voice and motion-sensing control. The page doesn't clearly say whether these work with the Standard kit or rely on accessories in the Combo. If they matter to you, check the box contents before you buy.
4. Price
At the time of writing, the 3E costs $199 and the 3S starts at $271, a $72 gap for the Standard kit and $174 for the Combo.
What they share
Both have a 3 kg payload, native vertical shooting, Bluetooth camera control, a 2600 mAh battery rated for up to 11.5 hours, 2-hour charging and the same tilt range. Both are rated highly by buyers on the ZHIYUN store.
A note on weight
ZHIYUN markets the 3E as having a "featherlight sub-1kg body", but its own spec table lists 1,054.8 g for the main unit, and its FAQ says 1050 g. In practice, the two gimbals weigh about the same, a little over 1 kg before you add a camera.
Buying tips
Both qualify for ZHIYUN's free shipping on US orders of $99+, with delivery in 7–15 business days after dispatch, and a 1-year limited warranty. ZHIYUN doesn't provide return labels and states its return window inconsistently, so read our ZHIYUN review first. See all five best sellers in our best ZHIYUN gimbals guide, or the older, best-selling Weebill S.