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Honor Choice Moecen Band review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Battery life:12 daysScreen size:1.64 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Honor Choice Moecen Band Review: Compare 163 technical specifications, 1 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Honor Choice Moecen Band
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

35%

8.0

Technical score

30%

8.0

List score

25%

7.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 78% of fitness trackers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 79%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

20%

8.0

Sports

20%

5.9

Battery

18%

9.0

Health

18%

8.8

Display

8%

7.4

Smart functions

8%

9.0

Wellness

4%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

8.6

Design

▲Better than 88%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 61%
8.0

List score

List score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 85 lists (1%)
▲Better than 74%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Honor Choice Moecen Band

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components:

20%

8.0

Sports

20%

5.9

Battery

18%

9.0

Health

18%

8.8

Display

8%

7.4

Smart functions

8%

9.0

Wellness

4%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

8.6

Design

8.0
Reviews score
7.1
List score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.4
Heart rate monitor
yes
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 36.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 47.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts. 63.9% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
yes
This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor. 68.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
no
This fitness tracker supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 14.4% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 85.6% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
?
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.8% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 14.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 40.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 23.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 21.4% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
no
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 36.4% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
5.3
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 5.3 which is newer than in 93.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 3.2% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <9 m – >30 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 64.5% of fitness trackers.
NFC
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 2.5% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
12 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 12 days which is longer than that of 54.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 4% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
23 h
Market range: <7 h – >37 h
This fitness tracker offers a power-saving battery life of 23 h which is longer than that of 77.8% of fitness trackers.
Basic info only.
Battery capacity
200 mAh
Market range: <45 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 200 mAh which is higher than that of 75.3% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.4% of fitness trackers.
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Display
yes
This fitness tracker has a display. 26.3% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
1.64 inch
Market range: <0.72 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.64 inch which is larger than that of 93% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.3% of fitness trackers.
Display type
AMOLED
This fitness tracker uses AMOLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 74.1% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 25.9% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <146 ppi – >326 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 82.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 12% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
yes
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 23.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
20 mm
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Honor Choice Moecen Band vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Always-on display
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Measures VO2 max
    This fitness tracker supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.6% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
  • 0.58 inch larger screen size
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.06 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.06 inch.
    1.64 inch vs 1.06 inch
  • Touchscreen
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 46.7% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Swim stroke counter
    This fitness tracker supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.3% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Auto pause
    This fitness tracker supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.4% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • 60% larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (200 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    200 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Honor Choice Moecen Band is cheaper than the average fitness tracker (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Measures VO2 max
    This fitness tracker supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.6% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
  • Heart rate alerts
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.4% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High and low heart rate alerts.
  • Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    This fitness tracker supports continuous SpO₂ monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 16.3% of fitness trackers support continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
    automatic sleep and daytime monitoring.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.2% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.6% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    This fitness tracker displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.1% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 44.1% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.8% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Swim stroke counter
    This fitness tracker supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.3% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Auto pause
    This fitness tracker supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.4% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • 110.5 more exercise modes
    This fitness tracker has more exercise modes than the average fitness tracker (119 vs 8.5). The average fitness tracker offers 8.5 exercise modes.
    11 professional + 108 custom modes.
    119 vs 8.5
  • 60% larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (200 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    200 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • Low power mode
    This fitness tracker supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.2% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
    Includes a power saving mode.
  • 2 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (12 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    12 days vs 10 days
  • 3 h longer power-saving battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life in power-saving mode than the average fitness tracker (23 h vs 20 h). The average fitness tracker has 20 h of battery life in power-saving mode.
    Basic info only.
    23 h vs 20 h
  • Always-on display
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • 0.58 inch larger screen size
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.06 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.06 inch.
    1.64 inch vs 1.06 inch
  • Touchscreen
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 46.7% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • 11.1% higher screen brightness
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (500 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
    500 nits vs 450 nits
  • 32% higher pixel density
    This fitness tracker has a higher pixel density than the average fitness tracker (326 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 247 ppi
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass
    This fitness tracker uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    5.3 vs 4.1
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Gesture control
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.6% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Camera remote control
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
    Requires an Honor phone with Magic UI 3.1+.
  • 0.94 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (10.1 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    10.06 mm vs 11 mm
  • Tracks calorie intake
    This fitness tracker supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.4% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
    Includes hydration reminders.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 96.9% smaller internal storage
    This fitness tracker has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.064 GB of internal storage.
    0.002 GB vs 0.064 GB
  • No shock resistance standard
    This fitness tracker meets a weaker shock resistance standard than the average fitness tracker (MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H). The average fitness tracker meets the MIL-STD-810H shock resistance standard.
    MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • 25% heavier
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (30 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    30 g vs 24 g
  • 7.26 mm greater height
    This fitness tracker is taller than the average fitness tracker (48.6 mm vs 41.3 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 41.325 mm.
    48.58 mm vs 41.325 mm
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This fitness tracker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C
  • 2.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.1 vs 7.3
  • 2.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.1 vs 7.3
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 96.9% smaller internal storage
    This fitness tracker has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.064 GB of internal storage.
    0.002 GB vs 0.064 GB
  • No shock resistance standard
    This fitness tracker meets a weaker shock resistance standard than the average fitness tracker (MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H). The average fitness tracker meets the MIL-STD-810H shock resistance standard.
    MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H
  • 25% heavier
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (30 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    30 g vs 24 g
  • 7.26 mm greater height
    This fitness tracker is taller than the average fitness tracker (48.6 mm vs 41.3 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 41.325 mm.
    48.58 mm vs 41.325 mm
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This fitness tracker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Droid Head
≈ estimated
24/05/2024
Hands-on review · step accuracy, battery and feature tests
Verdict
Honor Choice Moecen Band is a good budget smartwatch replacement at its price, though it lacks GPS and trails rivals on build quality.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Honor Choice Moecen Band

  • Large and vibrant 1.64-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
  • Impressive battery life, typically lasting up to 12 days on a single charge
  • Budget-friendly pricing that offers high value for money compared to competitors
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, weighing only 18.5g (without strap)
  • Comprehensive health monitoring features including SpO2, heart rate, and stress tracking
  • Wide range of workout modes (over 100) and 5 ATM water resistance for swimming
  • Always-On Display (AOD) functionality for convenient time checking

What customers don't like about Honor Choice Moecen Band

  • Lacks built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for accurate outdoor route tracking
  • No NFC support for contactless payments
  • Always-On Display (AOD) mode significantly increases battery consumption
  • Step tracking and heart rate monitoring can occasionally show minor inaccuracies during high-intensity exercise
  • Software/App experience can sometimes feel less refined compared to premium competitors
  • Notifications are view-only; the device does not support replying to messages

Verdict

The Honor Choice Moecen Band is a lightweight fitness tracker featuring a 1.64-inch AMOLED micro-curved display with 326 PPI, a 60Hz refresh rate, and up to 500 nits of peak brightness. Its main characteristics include 5ATM water resistance, over 100 customizable watch faces, and 119 workout modes with automatic recognition for activities like running and walking. Key pros are its 200mAh battery providing a long 12-day typical battery life, an always-on display (AOD), and comprehensive 24/7 health monitoring for heart rate, SpO2, and stress levels. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in GPS for independent route tracking and reports that music control functionality may not be available when paired with iOS devices.

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