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Huawei Honor Band 6
37 mmProduct details
The Honor Band 6 redefines fitness trackers with a 1.47-inch AMOLED display that features 2.48 times more pixels compared to the previous generation. The Honor logo on the side and the red line on the side button give the Honor Band 6 its iconic look.
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS, Mac OS 11.0 (Big Sur) |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Polymer |
Item number | 21167234 |
Manufacturer | Huawei |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer no. | 55026702-001 |
Release date | 19-5-2021 |
Exact colour description | Meteorite Black |
Watch type | Fitness Tracker |
Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | Waterproof |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS, Mac OS 11.0 (Big Sur) |
Sensors | Heart rate sensor |
Time display | Digital |
Screen technology | AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.47" |
Image resolution | 194 x 368 pixels |
Wristband colour | Black |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Strap width | 16 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
Case colour | Black |
Case material | Polymer |
Shape of watch | Square |
Case diameter | 37 mm |
Case thickness | 11.45 mm |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, WLAN |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Power supply | Battery operated |
Capacity | 180 mAh |
Battery life (without GPS) | 14 days |
Runtime (in GPS mode) | 10 days |
Charging time | 1.08 h |
Battery life | 14 days |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Charging cable, Honor Band 6, Manual |
Weight | 18 g |
Length | 16.40 cm |
Width | 9.90 cm |
Height | 3.90 cm |
Weight | 99 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 6.Coros1,3 %
- 7.Xcoast1,5 %
- 8.Huawei1,6 %
- 9.Beurer1,9 %
- 10.Garmin2,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 15.TCL3 days
- 20.Google4 days
- 20.Huawei4 days
- 22.Garmin5 days
- 23.CMF6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 12.Accutime5,2 %
- 12.Samsung5,2 %
- 14.Huawei5,7 %
- 14.VTech5,7 %
- 14.Withings5,7 %
- Successful design
- persevering
- recognises sleep correctly
- Little clever
- Difficult to set up under Android
The Honor Band 6 shines with a large, bright display and clear operation. Differences to its twin, the Huawei Band 6, have to be looked for with a magnifying glass: The heart rate measurement during sports was not quite as accurate, and the display was more prone to scratches.
- High battery life
- Fast charging
- SpO2 measurement (on demand)
- No integrated GPS
- Range of functions depends on the smartphone
Perhaps the last fitness wristband from Honor under the direction of the former parent company Huawei, we liked it in the test because of the beautiful display, the decent features and the excellent battery. In addition to pulse, stress and sleep analysis, the Band 6 can also measure blood oxygen...
The successor model to the Band 5 is equipped with a much wider display that can be read perfectly even in direct sunlight. In addition to a pedometer and a sleep tracker, the fitness wristband is also able to measure heart rate and stress levels. The wristband reliably records sports activities, supporting a variety of sports such as jogging, swimming, cycling or rowing...