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Huawei is one of the global market leaders in the gadget segment. In China, it is a leader in this direction, in the world it successfully competes with Apple, Xiaomi and Samsung.

Huawei bracelets are advanced medical sensors, great functionality for sports activities, convenient software. The Band 6 model claims leadership in its niche.

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Technical characteristics of Huawei Band 6

Compared to the previous generation of Huawei fitness trackers, the manufacturer increased the diagonal of the screen by 1.5 times. Huawei Band 6 looks like a smart watch, this bracelet is radically different from its predecessor – Band 4. This did not make the new format bulky and uncomfortable during sleep, but using the screen became more comfortable, especially for people who cannot boast of 100 percent vision .

Huawei also abandoned the idea of ​​a touch button, returning to the usual mechanical one. It seems that the company has recognized the control element of the previous model as a failure. There is logic in this, since the sensor can be accidentally caught, for example, by touching the sleeve of a shirt, but this will not happen with a mechanical button.

The fitness tracker has exceptional moisture resistance. In the technical documentation, the manufacturer indicates that you can dive with the bracelet to a depth of 50 m, but there is also a ban on scuba diving. In practice, it is quite possible to swim with a tracker in a freshwater pool or river. However, it is better not to introduce it to sea water.

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Band 6 watch design and equipment

In a compact box, together with the fitness tracker, you will find a charging cable with a magnetic connector and documentation. The design is almost identical to the sixth tracker of the Honor brand. Differences: Huawei does not have the brand name on the side of the module, there is no notch on the power button. The design of the bracelet is elegant and concise, compatible with any outfit. The flat screen has smoothed corners. Tight fitting of the sensors to the hand ensures the accuracy of their readings.

Bracelets are supplied to the Ukrainian market in three colors:

• black module plus the same strap;
• case – rose gold, strap – orange or pink.

In principle, if you want, you can combine colored straps with a black module. The basic model with a pink strap is considered a purely female version, all other combinations are unisex. The fasteners that connect the strap to the case are designed with enviable care. To replace the strap with an accessory of a different color, you will have to sweat. But the tracker will not fall during jogging, swimming or other exercises. Numerous holes on the strap allow you to easily fix the bracelet on a woman’s or a man’s hand. The manufacturer used hypoallergenic, pleasant to the touch and practical materials.

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Huawei Band 6 screen

It’s time to review the beauty and pride of the bracelet — the AMOLED display with a resolution of 198×368 pixels. It is interesting that the competitor of the hero of the review – Mi Band 6 – has a larger screen diagonal, but the display is very elongated, so the Xiaomi tracker is noticeably inferior to the Huawei tracker in terms of screen area. Accordingly, it is more convenient to read messages on the display of the latter.

The screen has 5 levels of brightness, there is no auto-adjustment, you have to change the display settings manually. The maximum brightness mode is suitable for a sunny day, the minimum level is for complete darkness. If you are going to leave the tracker on at night to monitor the quality of sleep, it is better to set the “Do not disturb” mode. So you will protect yourself from accidentally turning on the screen, which can wake you up with its glow. The set alarm will ring in any case.

In addition to manual brightness adjustment, the Huawei Band 6 differs from the older Watch Fit model in the absence of a permanent display mode. As a replacement, the manufacturer suggests using the “Active Screen” function. After its activation, the display will not go out for 5-20 minutes. The exact time depends on the user’s choice. The screen is turned on with a gesture or a button, it will not be possible to revive it with a tap.

Band 6 has interactive dials: touch icons to open applications. There are dozens of dials on board, and other free or paid options can be downloaded from the Internet. The assortment is counted in hundreds. You can display your photo on the screen.

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Band 6 software

After turning on the device for the first time, you need to select the interface language. Then the fitness bracelet will ask you to scan the QR code with your smartphone. The gadget is compatible with both Android phones and iPhones. However, Apple smartphones do not support music and camera shutter control. The best option is integration with a Huawei or Honor mobile phone.

You need to download Huawei Health to your smartphone using a QR code. After that, enter the program and add a new device — your bracelet. We connect devices via bluetooth. In the final stage, we set the ticks: automatic download of updates via Wi-Fi and automatic update. What can the main Huawei program do for Band 6 and other Huawei and Honor devices? The functionality is as follows:

1. Keeping a training diary.
2. Control of morning awakening and sleep quality.
3. Control of the distance traveled.
4. Processing of data on the work of the heart during training.
5. Calculation of calories burned during physical activity.
6. Implemented work with motivation. You can add goals and monitor their achievement.
7. Cardio training and more.

The smartphone in connection with the bracelet acts as a recipient, processor and custodian of the user’s health data. The large screen makes it possible to view information in a convenient way. The tracker uses sensors to record indicators and transmit them to the phone. You can install programs on the bracelet at your discretion, it has a closed software system.

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Features and capabilities of the Band 6 fitness tracker

1. Weather. The bracelet shows what will be outside the window in the next 6 hours and 6 days.
2. Breathing exercises. Choosing the duration of classes and the rhythm of breathing.
3. Music. The fitness bracelet starts and pauses music on the smartphone. You can flip tracks.
4. Timer with a maximum range of 24 hours. A stopwatch with the ability to mark intervals.
5. Smartphone camera control.
6. The power of the flashlight is, of course, inferior to the phone, but its presence can still be listed as an asset.
7. Sleep analysis. If you don’t take the tracker off at night, it will track the time you fall asleep, wake up, and the quality of your breathing. The device gives recommendations on how to get a better night’s sleep, based on research by scientists.
8. Monitoring oxygen levels. After the start of the pandemic, many people became interested in how much oxygen is in their blood. Gadget manufacturers went to meet them. Huawei Band 6 will sound an alarm if SpO2 drops below 90%.
9. Measurement of heart rate at rest and during sports activities. The bracelet will warn in case of large deviations from the norm, the threshold values ​​can be adjusted.
10. Measuring the level of stress. Perhaps, when determining this indicator, the bracelet is based on the number of heartbeats per minute.
11. Tracking physical activity. If you sit in an office chair for more than an hour, the tracker will suggest a little stretching. Also, the fitness bracelet monitors the number of steps and the time spent on sports exercises.
12. Support for about 100 types of training. Calculation of rest time between them.
13. Management of phone calls and SMS.
14. Searching for a smartphone lost in household clutter.

When analyzing the readings taken, it is important to understand that the bracelet is not a medical device. However, the error rate is low, it corresponds to the cost of the tracker. For the same money, there are gadgets from other manufacturers that can’t even measure the pulse normally.

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Autonomy of the gadget for training

Along with the diagonal of the screen, Huawei did not forget to increase the battery capacity. Now it is 180 mAh. The manufacturer assures that autonomy in a typical scenario of use is 14 days, with intensive use – 10. The battery loses charge evenly: the drop from 100% to 50% takes about the same time as from half charge to shutdown.

The battery is quickly charged from a laptop or any low-power adapter. Gains 50% in 15 minutes. The time of full charging is about 1 hour.

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Pros and cons of Huawei Band 6

The advantages of the bracelet are much more than the disadvantages:

1. Due to the large display, the tracker can be mistaken for a smart watch.
2. About 100 types of training. Good detailing. For example, the device counts not only the number of completed jump ropes, but also how many times a person has fallen. There is interesting software for analyzing running and other training.
3. Autonomy. Works for a long time without recharging, charges quickly.
4. Waterproof. You can not be afraid of being hit by drops of water during hygienic procedures, the bracelet is suitable for swimming in the pool.
5. Cute design, convenient management.
6. Automatic measurement of SpO2.
7. Competitive price.

For the completeness of the Huawei Band 6 review, here are a couple of disadvantages:

1. There is no auto-adjustment of brightness.
2. No NFC.

The manufacturer jumped from the 4th to the 6th model in the line of bracelets for a reason. Huawei clearly did not limit itself to cosmetic improvements. In fact, the company has created a device of a new level, with which it is difficult for other gadgets to compete in this price category. It cannot be said that the fitness bracelet is perfect, but in general the concept looks nice, there is no desire to look for flaws.

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