Huawei Honor Band 4: review of a multifunctional fitness tracker

Natalie Vesna 07/28/2020

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On September 5, 2021, a presentation of the new Huawei Honor Band 4 fitness bracelet took place in China, the release date of which in Russia was October 28. This device may well become a competitor to top-brand sports trackers, which have become almost an everyday attribute of users who are partial to a healthy lifestyle and sports.

Our review of Honor Band 4 will reveal all the characteristics of the device and its functions. We will also tell you what the sales price of the new product is and where you can buy this fitness tracker.

Features and Features

Design and display

The Huawei Honor Band 4 sports bracelet is not much different from its predecessor. It has a rectangular watch face with a round touch-sensitive Home button at the bottom of the display.

The rubberized strap is replaceable, so you can replace it with a silicone strap of any color. The clasp is metal.

There are two versions of Band 4: NFC and Standard. A version without a contactless payment chip will be supplied to the international market and it has three color options:

• blue
• black
• purple (closer to pink)

The dimensions are 43 x 17.2 x 11.5 mm and the weight is only 23 g.

The fitness tracker is equipped with a 0.95-inch bright AMOLED color display with a resolution of 240 x 120 pixels, which is capable of displaying up to 45 Chinese characters. In direct sunlight, the information is clearly visible. The screen brightness can be adjusted.

Plus, the display is covered with 2.5D tempered glass, which is more scratch-resistant than the plastic material found in most fitness trackers.

The firmware supports Russian language. Also in Russian is the Huawei Health application, in conjunction with which the bracelet works.

The back of the tracker contains a heart rate sensor (pulsometer) and charging connectors.

By the way, it has its own charger, and in order to charge the gadget, you need to attach the charging unit to it and connect it to a power source via a USB cable.

Interface

1. The main screen provides the necessary information:

• time/date/day of week
• bluetooth status
• battery indicator
• weather
• received notification
• number of steps taken

2. Shift down to get to the Messages section. Unread messages received on the smartphone are stored here. If they are read on the phone, they are deleted from the bracelet.

3. The More menu item, containing several subsections that you can navigate by swiping:

• dials
• phone search
• timer and stopwatch
• brightness (3 modes)
• reset
• reboot
• shutdown
• notarial acts
• bracelet details

4. Payment by AliPay. In our region, this function is not yet relevant, but perhaps over time the tracker will support other payment systems.

5. Training. This section includes several presets for various workouts:

• run
• running on a treadmill
• walking outside
• a ride on the bicycle
• riding an exercise bike
• swimming in the pool (with recognition of swimming styles, laps and speed)
• free training (automatic monitoring of various sports)

Each workout has the opportunity to set a goal.

After training, the bracelet provides a set of data:

• speed
• training time
• number of repetitions/circles
• distance
• maximum heart rate
• average heart rate
• calories burned

Data can be synchronized with the mobile application and the results can be shared with your friends.

6. Sleep. Information regarding the amount of time you sleep. Huawei TruSleep technology, based on PPG, automatically identifies sleep time and sleep states: light sleep, deep sleep, REM sleep and wake-up. Based on the collected analysis, the user can receive from a specialist many suggestions on how to improve the quality of their sleep. And even use the Smart Alarm function.

7. Pulse. Number of heart beats per minute in real time. It uses TruSeen technology developed by Huawei. Thanks to this technology, the Honor Band 4 fitness bracelet continuously monitors 24-hour cardiac activity.

8. Pedometer. Here you can see how many steps you have taken per day and how close you are to the goal that is set in the application.

Video review of the interface:

A few words about Honor Band 4 Running Edition

For running enthusiasts, Huawei has released a Running Edition.

Let's take a quick look at how it differs from the above bracelet:

• the runner version has a half-inch monochrome display;
• The kit includes a special mount that allows you to place the bracelet on the laces of your sneakers;
• the Running Edition does not have a heart rate monitor;
• the Running Edition bracelet provides more accurate statistical data about the wearer’s running;
• this device is very light: it weighs only 17 grams;
• The device is charged a little differently: the capsule is removed and placed in a special adapter with a USB plug;
• due to the monochrome display, the bracelet holds the charge longer (up to 20 days);
• the version for runners costs 2 times less.

Specifications

Application and connection instructions

As we mentioned above, the bracelet works in tandem with a mobile application called Huawei Health. It is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms.

Our connection instructions will help you connect the bracelet to your smartphone.

1. Bluetooth must be turned on on your phone.
2. Download and launch the Huawei Health program.
3. We find the Honor Band 4 watch in the list (if it is not there, update your device and restart the application).
4. After selecting the bracelet, click Connect.
5. Confirm login on the tracker.

The software makes various settings for the gadget, and also provides more detailed information with data on training, sleep quality, distance traveled, number of steps and much more.

Here you can also set alarms, message notifications and weather information.

The user interface of Huawei Health is intuitive and understanding how to use it is not at all difficult.

HUAWEI Health app

To operate the bracelet, you will need a proprietary application for working with HUAWEI and Honor wearable electronics. We recently got acquainted with it and since then the set of its capabilities and functionality has not changed. The interface is divided into three screens: general information, where all the information from the bracelet is collected, training mode and bracelet settings. In the application, you can choose which programs you will receive notifications from, customize the sequence of menu items in Band 4 and other small options.

Our reviews and conclusion

Reviews about Honor Band 4 are mostly positive. This is due to its low price, affordability, versatility, and health and fitness tracking capabilities.

Light weight and waterproofing up to 50 m makes the device comfortable and practical to wear. This budget option quite boldly competes with the more expensive top-brand sports trackers on the market.

Honor does not stand still, offering new advanced technologies. In addition, for those who love to run, the brand has also released a Band 4 Running Edition, which is attached to shoes and offers all kinds of tracking options for running, walking and cycling with accurate metrics and data.

Have you already bought the Huawei Honor Band 4 bracelet? You can purchase it both on the official website and in partner stores and even on Aliexpress. Write about your experience of use in the comments.

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Appearance

Let's start as usual - with the appearance. The fitness bracelet is quite nice, but it cannot be said that it looks radically different from its competitors. The strap is made of silicone: it is pleasant to the touch and is practically not felt while wearing. It has a wide range of adjustment for the wrist, and therefore the bracelet is suitable for both adults and children.

The capsule itself is oblong and large, since the Honor Band 4 has a three-dimensional screen (0.9 inches). The display is covered with glass, not plastic, so it is durable and scratch-resistant. When worn carefully, the screen will retain its original appearance for a long time.

By the way, the bracelet is waterproof: you can dive in it to a depth of 50 meters. At the same time, the device recognizes many swimming styles and determines the speed at which a person swims. The straps, like most fitness bracelets, are removable. The device comes with a charging dock, so there is no need to remove the capsule.

The design of the bracelet is good because it balances between business and sports styles. The device will look great with sportswear, but it also harmonizes with a business suit, which allows you to carry it with you everywhere without embarrassment. You can buy Honor Band 4 in black, yellow, red, blue and pink.