Huawei just wrapped up their event in China last night and announced multiple new products so here is everything you need to know!
Huawei MatePad Pro
At the event, Huawei unveiled their new MatePad Pro which is powered by their new operating system, HarmonyOS. The MatePad Pro has a 12.6-inch OLED FullView Display and an aspect ratio of 16:10 as the bezels are pretty narrow.
Huawei is also pitching this tablet as a second monitor for photographers as the MatePad Pro supports a high contrast ratio of a million to one and the wide DCI-P3 colour gamut which makes it a very colour accurate screen. It also as an eight speaker sound system which consists of large-amplitude tweeters and woofers.
One of the main highlights with this new device, as with a lot of Huawei’s new devices is that it is powered by HarmonyOS. HarmonyOS on the MatePad Pro now introduces a Bottom Dock that will display frequently used apps and recently used apps. There is also new widgets with HarmonyOS that can be placed anywhere on the screen as the users have complete customisability. As with most Huawei products, the tablet also supports Multi-screen Collaboration which allows for you to mirror your screen from your PC to your tablet. The Malaysian price and launch date is still unknown at this point but Adam Lobo TV will keep you updated when we know. The tablet is available in a 12.6-inch model and a 10.8-inch size.
HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd Generation) And HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard
Huawei also introduced the Huawei M-Pencil 2 and the Smart Magnetic Keyboard alongside the MatePad Pro. The M-Pencil 2 offers a pencil-like natural writing experience with the new platinum-coated pen nib, low latency and support for 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The pencil also supports a breadth of innovative interaction features including HUAWEI FreeScript, which transforms handwritten content into machine-encoded text in real time as well as double-tap to switch, Instant Shape, Instant Table and more.
The Smart Magnetic Keyboard is a full sized keyboard that supports Bluetooth, wireless charging and it connects to the MatePad Pro via magnets. It has a key travel of 1.3mm which should make the typing experience really good.
Similarly to the MatePad Pro, Adam Lobo TV will keep you updated on pricing and availability when it is known.
Huawei Freebuds 4
Huawei also launched their new truly wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds, the Freebuds 4. The new Freebuds feature active noice cancellation and are the first open-fit earbuds to do so. The Freebuds 4 feature the company’s new and improved Open-Fit ANC 2.0 which improves the noise cancellation on a hardware and software level. They also now feature dual-microphone noise cancellation technology, also an industry first for an open fit pair of earbuds. Huawei FreeBuds 4 also use Adaptive Ear Matching (AEM) noise cancellation technology and are the first open-fit earbuds in the industry to do so. When noise cancellation is switched on, the earbuds automatically detect the user’s ear shape and determine the optimum noise cancellation setup for each user, resulting in the most comfortable noise cancellation experience.
The new earbuds also deliver up to 40kHz frequency response which helps provide a more immersive listening experience. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 use a Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) composite diaphragm, which is support a frequency range of up to 40kHz, delivering high resolution sound quality. With no major quality loss, the treble part sounds richer and fuller. The earphones are also equipped with a 14.3mm dynamic driver, producing greater and more impressive bass sounds.
In terms of battery life, when ANC is turned off, the FreeBuds 4 offers 4 hours of continuous music playback. Together with the charging case, it can achieve 22 hours of music playback. If the ANC is turned on, it can offer 2.5 hours of continuous music playback. Moreover, the industry-leading quick charge technology provides 2.5 hours of audio enjoyment from a 15-minute charge, so users do not need to worry about the battery level when they are out and about or in a hurry.
Moving on to the design, Huawei calls this a “breathable” build. The earphones have been revamped with 13 size optimisations, further reducing its body size for a lighter weight. It only weighs 4.1g per earbud. The FreeBuds 4 also brings three enhancements to its overall curvature for a better fit. The string of optimisations not only enables a more pleasant wearing experience and increased rigidity, but it also allows for strengthened ANC performance of the FreeBuds 4. The charging case of the FreeBuds 4 is just 21.2mm while weighing only 38g, which is 6.3% smaller and 20.8% lighter than its predecessor. It adopts a symmetrically round design along with refined craftsmanship, exhibiting a simplistic yet sophisticated feel overall.
The FreeBuds 4 come in colourways including Ceramic White, Silver Frost. Availability is still unknown so stay tuned to Adam Lobo TV for more updates.
Huawei MateView and MateView GT
Huawei also unveiled two new MateView branded monitors, one for gaming and the other for productivity.
The MateView GT is the company’s first gaming monitor and it packs a 34-inch LCD panel with an aspect ratio of 21:9 as well as a resolution of 3440×1440 pixels. It is a 1500R curved monitor with a refresh rate of 165Hz and gaming features such as Crosshairs and Dark Field Control. The display also has 350 nits of normal brightness and a 4000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor is also HDR10 certified and covers 90% of the DCR-P3 colour gamut and 121% of the sRGB colour space. It also features a DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI ports, one USB-C port and another Type-C power input. The monitor has a built-in soundbar with stereo speakers, 2x 2.5W. There are also two mics, so you can use it for voice chat (or you could plug in a headset into the 3.5 mm combo jack). The soundbar has an RGB-backlit touch control that can be used to adjust the volume, but also offers customizable lighting effects.
The next monitor is the regular Huawei MateView. This is for people who do not need a gaming monitor and just need one for regular use. It is a flat screen monitor with a 28.2-inch IPS LCD display and an aspect ratio os 3:2 as well as a resolution of 3840×2560 pixels. The monitor is brighter than the GT at 500 nits typical brightness and DisplayHDR 400 certification. It has a USB-C video in and 65-watt charging which means you can plug in your phone or laptop with one cable and make the monitor your central hub.
To hook up a desktop, you also have access to a mini DisplayPort 1.2 and an HDMI 2.0 port (note: HDMI 2.0 is limited to 50 Hz at full resolution, use DisplayPort or USB-C if you want to run at 60 Hz). The monitor has two USB-A 3.0 ports as well and if you have a keyboard and mouse plugged in. This model has better speakers too, 2x 5W, in addition to two microphones that can pick up your voice from as far as 4m (13 ft). Or you could use the 3.5 mm combo jack with a wired headset.
Adam Lobo TV will keep you updated with pricing and availability.
Huawei Watch 3
Huawei also unveiled their first smartwatches running HarmonyOS, the Huawei Watch 3 and Huawei Watch 3 Pro. The new watch offers similar features to previous wearables from the company but does introduce a new redesigned home screen which now has a watchOS vibe to it and support for video calling through Huawei’s MeeTime.
The design is also pretty similar to previous iterations as it has a circular 1.43-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. It is a edge-to-edge display so there is no rotating bezel, but there is a crown that now can be rotated, similar to the Apple Watch. You can also buy the watch in an active style, a classic style and an elite version. The different versions come with different bands installed.
The watch also includes a heart rate monitor, an Sp02 sensor and sleep tracking. There is also a temperature sensor which is similar to the Fitbit Sense watch. According to Huawei, this sensor will track your skin temperature throughout the day. Huawei also claims there are a hundred different workout modes on the watch. In terms of battery, Huawei claims three days of battery life with 4G turned on and fourteen days with 4G off and if the watch is in “ultra long lasting mode”. Even in this low-power mode, Huawei says you should still be able to track your activity and workouts, and its watchfaces will still be animated. When it’s time to charge, the Watch 3 supports Qi wireless charging.
The Watch 3 Pro on the other hand will offer five days of battery life with 4G turned on, and up to 21 days in its long battery life mode. Other improvements include a more premium titanium construction and more accurate GPS tracking.
Malaysian pricing and availability is still unknown so stay tuned to Adam Lobo TV for that.
