Introduction

The Huawei Band 3 Pro (TER-B19) in Obsidian Black arrived on my desk promising accurate heart rate monitoring, robust fitness tracking, and comprehensive sleep analysis. Having used a variety of fitness trackers over the years, I was keen to put this model through its paces. Over the past few weeks, I’ve worn the Band 3 Pro during workouts, sleep, and everyday life to deliver a comprehensive review.

Features

The Band 3 Pro boasts a range of features designed to appeal to both casual fitness enthusiasts and serious athletes. Key features include the M4 core heart rate sensor, a custom swimming mode that tracks various metrics, and the ability to link with your smartphone’s GPS for accurate route tracking during runs. Huawei’s TruSleep technology provides detailed sleep analysis, helping you understand your sleep patterns and identify areas for improvement. The 0.95-inch display is bright and easy to read, even in direct sunlight. Setup and pairing with my smartphone were seamless and intuitive. The user interface is clean and easy to navigate.

Performance

The heart rate monitoring proved remarkably accurate when compared to my chest strap monitor, particularly during steady-state cardio. The swimming mode functioned flawlessly, accurately recording my swim time, distance, and calories burned. The GPS integration worked perfectly, providing accurate route mapping on my runs. The sleep tracking was impressive, providing detailed breakdowns of my sleep stages (light, deep, REM) and offering insights into my sleep quality. Battery life exceeded my expectations, easily lasting a full week on a single charge even with heavy usage. I did notice a slight lag in responding to notifications, particularly when multiple notifications were arriving at once, but this wasn’t a deal breaker.

During my testing, I found the device comfortable to wear even during sleep, and the water resistance proved reliable during various activities, including swimming and showering. The app interface is well-designed, easy to navigate, and offers detailed visualizations of your fitness and sleep data.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Accurate heart rate monitoring, reliable GPS integration, excellent sleep tracking, long battery life, comfortable to wear, intuitive user interface, waterproof for swimming.
• Cons: Occasional lag in responding to notifications.

Final Verdict

The Huawei Band 3 Pro (TER-B19) Obsidian Black offers a compelling blend of features and performance. Its accuracy in heart rate and sleep tracking, combined with its long battery life and comfortable design, makes it a strong contender in the fitness tracker market. While the occasional notification lag is a minor drawback, it doesn’t significantly detract from the overall positive experience. I highly recommend this fitness tracker to anyone looking for a reliable and feature-rich device to track their fitness progress and sleep quality.