Huawei TalkBand B6 is a new fitness band that also doubles as a Bluetooth headset

Huawei has announced the successor to TalkBand B5. The TalkBand B5 was launched in Nepal so we can be optimistic about its successor as well. Check out the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Huawei TalkBand B6 in Nepal.

Huawei TalkBand B6 Overview

Design and Display

Huawei TalkBand 6 comes with a 1.53-inch AMOLED panel and packs in a total of 460 x 188 pixels. The display maintains a pixel density of 326 PPI. Like its predecessor, the screen on the Huawei TalkBand 6 is flexible. What it means is that it can be popped out. The display comes with a silicone ear tip & Bluetooth headset. Thus, it can be used as a Bluetooth headset when detached from the main body. This 2-in-one band measures 56.9 x 22.6 x 12.5mm without the strap. Including the headphone (2.6g), the TalkBand 6 weighs 28.9g. It is IP57 rated against dust and splash damage.

Internal Specs and Connectivity

TalkBand 6 features Huawei's in-house Kirin A1 chipset. What's impressive is that it supports the latest Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity. The band can be connected to smartphones with Android 4.4 or above. Similarly, it is compatible with iPhones running iOS 9.0 or above. Some of the features of the band are compromised when connected to iPhones.

Fitness and Health Monitoring

The Huawei TalkBand B6 features a PPG sensor for heartbeat monitoring and blood oxygen saturation. Huawei's intelligent monitoring algorithm will warn users if the heart rate is too high or low. The new atrial fibrillation detection system will reduce the risk of abnormalities such as stroke. The band can also monitor your sleeping habit. Huawei claims it can identify six major sleep-related problems and provide over 200 personalized suggestions to improve sleep. It also comes with menstrual cycle management features for female users. Similarly, it can count your steps, keep records of your exercise, and evaluate recovery time accordingly. It comes with nine different sport modes, which include running, cycling, and rowing machine.

Battery and rest of the features

TalkBand B6 can provide smart reminders for incoming texts, calls, and alarm. The band will vibrate during an incoming call. Users can receive a call by simpling popping out the display/headset. Similarly, the headset also supports voice assistant that users can use to make calls. Other features include remote camera shutter and control music playback. The band has a 120mAh battery that the company claims can last up to 3 days of normal usage. Similarly, it provides talk time of up to 8 hours when used as a headset. TalkBand B6 has a Type-C port for charging.

Huawei TalkBand B6 Specifications:

• Dimension: 56.9 x 22.6 x 12.5-mm, 28.9g
• Display: 1.53″ AMOLED flexible screen, 460 x 188 RGB resolution, 326PPI
• Wrist Band: Silicone / Leather / Metal
• Chipset: Kirin A1
• Sensors: PPG, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, Hall sensor
• Features: Sleep tracker, heart rate tracker, music playback controls, smart remainder,
• IP Rating: Yes, IP57
• Compatibility: Android 4.4+ or iOS 9.0+
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
• Battery: 120mAh LiPo, USB Type-C Charging
• Battery backup: up to 3 days

Huawei Talkband B6 Price in Nepal and Availability

Huawei TalkBand B6 is available for pre-order in China where its price is 999 Yuan for Sport, 1,199 Yuan for Fashion, and 1,499 Yuan for the Exclusive variant. We expect the starting price of Huawei TalkBand B6 in Nepal to be around NPR 20,000.

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