Honor Band Z1, a smartwatch at a good price

There are all kinds of very interesting smartwatches on the market, such as the Apple Watch that we reviewed a while ago or the attractive Huawei Watch. Precisely this Chinese firm is now making us a proposal through its subsidiary: the Honor Band Z1, a smartwatch at a good price, simple but functional.

The Honor Band Z1 is a mid-range device, which does not carry Android Wear like other smartwatches, but instead opts for a proprietary systemAllows you to control daily activity (steps, exercise, sleep, calories…), manage calls or messages and receive notifications. Undoubtedly, a versatile device that offers a lot for little money.

The design is quite minimalist and elegant, but the gadget depends on our smartphone. Of course, it can be submerged up to 1.5 meters, and offers up to 4 days of autonomy despite its small battery.

Honor Band Z1, a smartwatch at a good price

Honor Band Z1, Specifications

Let's take a look at the specifications of the Honor Band Z1, which is a simple and cheap model, but with some features that allow it to fulfill the functions expected of a smartwatch:

Display: 1.06-inch OLED with 128 x 128 pixels.
Memory: 128 KB RAM and 512 KB storage.
Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0.
Water resistance: certified IP 68.
Battery: 70 mAh.
Dimensions and weight: 244, 4 x 38 x 9.5 millimeters and 25 grams.
Compatibility: Android 4.4 KitKat, iOS 7 or higher.

So this is the Honor Band Z1, a well-priced smartwatch that comes in black, white, and cream. The price is around around 80 euros, and it can already be purchased easily in Spain. The truth is that this is an interesting proposal.

It doesn't have the power of Android Wear, but instead it offers more battery life and a reduced price. Not everyone needs an advanced smartwatch, so this product will represent an ideal alternative for many consumers.

What do you think of the Honor Band Z1? Are you convinced by his idea, or do you prefer a complete smartwatch even if it doesn't have such a good price?