Huawei had debuted the Watch Buds 2-in-1 in China in December last year. Now, wearable device has made its way to the European markets. The global variant is the same as its Chinese counterpart. Read on to know more about its pricing and availability in different markets
As the name suggests, the Huawei Watch Buds is a combination of a smartwatch and TWS earphones making it the first of its kind in the market. It features a magnetic lid that is said to be reliable and the smooth precision hinge allows users open the lid with one finger offering convenience. The earbuds are IP54 water-resistant but Huawei warns that water must not enter the earphone compartment. The magnetic black box accommodates the earbuds firmly and it features an innovative magnetic gathering array that also makes it easy to take them out.
The Huawei Watch Buds boasts a streamer 3D curved glass embedded in a stainless steel body hardened at 1300 degrees celsius. The drill-cut buttons and crown are embellished with 710 Paris studs. The smartwatch is available in a 47mm diameter size. It sports a 1.47-inch circular AMOLED display bearing a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. On the other hand, the earbuds feature an in-ear bullet design. Users can control various functions on the audio device by tapping around the outer area of their ear.
In terms of performance of the TWS earbuds, the Huawei Watch Buds come with triple real-time hearing optimisation. They come with active noise cancellation and transparent mode. There is also AI noise reduction for clear quality on calls. As for the smartwatch, it is equipped with a heart rate and SpO2 sensor. There is a bone-conduction device used for voice wake-up and call noise reduction. The wearable device also features atrial fibrillation and ECG for abnormal heart-rate readings. The smartwatch offers support for more than 80 workout modes and 200 health courses.
The Huawei Watch Buds is powered by a 410mAh battery unit that is claimed to last 3 days. Each earbud is backed by a 30mAh cell and is claimed to deliver 4 hours of usage with ANC. The smartwatch can be charged wirelessly whereas the earbuds can be topped inside the box. The wearable device runs on HarmonyOS 3
The Huawei Watch Buds carries a price tag of EUR 499 whereas in the UK market it costs EUR 449.99. Those who pre-book it by paying EUR 30 will get a discount of EUR 30 making the device available for EUR 469 (and EUR 419 in the UK). Customers who pre-book are also eligible for the Huawei Scale 3 for free. The wearable device will go up for sale from March 1st.
