A good looking fitness tracker that doesn’t break the bank
The smart wearables boom is finally here, and many smartphone manufacturers have already jumped onto the bandwagon, with many of their own iterations of a smart wearable. honor has graciously sent us their Band Z1 smart wearable for us to play around with. It’s a minimalist smartwatch with fitness tracking capabilities.
Honor has priced the Band Z1 at quite a low price point, but the price does reflect the product in its own way. The Band Z1 is a very simple device, it has a lot of basic features and comes in a stylish yet functional design. The display is an OLED touchscreen that supports swipes, touches, multitouch and hold which is your main method of navigation, but you can pretty much scroll through the entire menu in a few swipes. It also comes with Bluetooth which you’ll need to sync to your phone, by using the Huawei Gear app.
The wrist strap uses a dual-coiling method that gives off a stylish feel, reminiscent of leather wristbands. The watch also comes light at only 25g, Using the watch alongside everyday tasks allows you to track your fitness activity, such as steps, calories burnt, and even sleep tracking. Furthermore, even though the watch looks simple, the Band Z1 is dust and waterproof with an IP rating of IP68, making it dust and water-proof up to a depth of 1.5m.
When it comes to battery life, the 70mAh battery doesn’t seem like much, but do compare it to the specifications of the watch. With heavy use we could squeeze out about 3 or 4 days of usage and when used only for checking the time it could last almost 3-4 times the amount of days. It also charges up extremely fast, just by charging it for 8-12 minutes we could squeeze out another full day of usage easily.
The steps counter is quite accurate with only a slight difference and shouldn’t bother your calculations. The Band Z1 just does what it set out to do, and at that price point it’s tough to find a competing product with such value.
If you’re on a budget and are looking for a fitness tracker to keep you focused on your goal, the Band Z1 will fit that role. But if you have the budget, there are much better options due to having more features such as heart rate monitors.