Despite the similar names, they are different product families. The Huawei IdeaHub B3 (model IHB3-xxSA) is a meeting room board with a built-in 4K camera, auto framing, speaker tracking and a six-microphone array, so it can run video calls on its own. "IdeaHub Board 3" covers two other models: the Board 3 Pro (IHB2-xxPB), a HarmonyOS collaboration board whose Huawei listing shows auto framing and tracking as "not supported", and the Board 3 Base (IHB3-xxAA), an Android education board that needs an external camera and microphone. In short, choose the B3 for video meetings, the Board 3 Pro for whiteboarding and wireless sharing, and look at the flagship IdeaHub S3 for large boardrooms. All IdeaHub models at SourceIT are price on request.
Which IdeaHub is which?
| Name | Model code | Operating system | Camera and audio | Intended use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaHub Board 3 Pro | IHB2-65PB / 75PB / 86PB | HarmonyOS; Windows via optional OPS | 6 mics, 10 m pickup; 4x speakers, 30 W; auto framing and tracking "not supported" | Collaboration, whiteboarding, BYOM |
| IdeaHub Board 3 Base | IHB3-65AA / 86AA | Android; Windows needs OPS | No built-in camera or mic; 60 W speakers | Education (K-12, higher education) |
| IdeaHub B3 | IHB3-65SA / 75SA / 86SA | HarmonyOS; Windows via optional OPS | 4K camera with auto framing and speaker tracking; 6 mics, 10 m; 4x speakers, 30 W | Small and medium meeting rooms |
| IdeaHub S3 | IHS3-65SA / 75SA / 86SA | HarmonyOS; Windows via OPS | 4K dual-lens camera, 5x zoom; 24 mics, 15 m; 70 W | Boardrooms and large rooms |
From Huawei's eKit pages for the Board 3 Pro and Board 3 Base, the IdeaHub B3 datasheet (April 2024) and the IdeaHub S3 datasheet (June 2025). We have not run these measurements ourselves.
Why is the naming so confusing?
Huawei's marketing names and model codes do not line up neatly. The Board 3 Pro keeps an "IHB2" model prefix from the previous generation, while the B3 and the Board 3 Base share an "IHB3" prefix but differ in the suffix: "SA" for the camera-equipped B3 and "AA" for the education Base model. Older listings add to the mix, including the IdeaHub Board 2 (IHB2-65SU) and the IdeaHub S2. When comparing quotations, go by the full model code, not the marketing name.
With IdeaHub, the model code tells you more than the product name.
What does the B3 add?
Integrated AV hardware. Huawei's B3 datasheet lists a 4K camera with auto framing and speaker tracking, a six-microphone array with 180° and 10 m pickup, and four speakers at 30 W. It runs Huawei Cloud Meeting and SmartRooms natively, and the datasheet names third-party apps "such as Webex and Zoom", with a Windows OPS module optional. It also lists CC EAL5+ security certification, separate storage of sensitive data and an operation audit. For a small or medium meeting room, that means no separate camera, microphones or speakers to buy and cable.
What is the Board 3 Pro for?
Collaboration rather than conferencing. Huawei's product page emphasises one-tap switching between HarmonyOS and Windows, IdeaShare 4K Wi-Fi Direct projection, IdeaManager management and IdeaCare. It lists six microphones and native Huawei Cloud Meeting and WeLink, plus bring-your-own-meeting from a laptop. Huawei's eKit listing gives no camera specification and shows auto framing and intelligent tracking as "not supported", so plan on a separate camera or a laptop's camera if video matters. It suits project rooms, training rooms and spaces where most meetings are in person.
And the Board 3 Base?
Huawei positions it for schools and universities. It runs Android, with Windows through a required OPS module, has 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage, and 60 W of speakers. Huawei notes that third-party meeting apps need an external camera and microphone. SourceIT does not list the Board 3 Base; schools comparing classroom panels may also want to read our LG CreateBoard classroom guide.
Which should you choose?
- Video meetings in a small or medium room: IdeaHub B3.
- Large boardroom or long table: IdeaHub S3, with its 24-microphone array and 15 m pickup.
- Mostly in-person collaboration and wireless sharing: Board 3 Pro.
- Classrooms: Board 3 Base, or another education panel.
- Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms: none of these is on Microsoft's Teams Rooms on Android list. Third-party apps run through Windows on OPS. Compare with Yealink MeetingBoard Pro.
For the wider picture, see our Huawei IdeaHub review and Can Huawei IdeaHub Replace Your Meeting Room PC?
Buying in Singapore
SourceIT supplies the Huawei IdeaHub range, all price on request: the IdeaHub B3 65", B3 75" and B3 86"; the Board 3 Pro 65", Board 3 Pro 75" and Board 3 Pro 86"; and the IdeaHub S3 86". The IdeaHub Board 2 65" is also listed as a clearance item. Browse the Huawei collection. For a quotation, use Request for Quotation on the product page, call (65) 6978 3502, email Sales@sourceit.com.sg or use our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Huawei IdeaHub Board 3 and B3? The B3 (IHB3-xxSA) has a built-in 4K camera with auto framing and six microphones for video meetings. The Board 3 Pro (IHB2-xxPB) is a collaboration board without listed auto framing, and the Board 3 Base (IHB3-xxAA) is an Android education board without a camera.
Does the IdeaHub Board 3 Pro have a camera? Huawei's eKit listing gives no camera specification and shows auto framing and tracking as not supported. Plan on a separate camera if video calls matter.
Which IdeaHub is best for a large boardroom? The IdeaHub S3, which Huawei lists with a 24-microphone array, 15 m pickup and a 4K dual-lens camera.
Can IdeaHub boards run Windows? Yes, through an OPS module. It is optional on the B3 and Board 3 Pro and required for Windows on the Board 3 Base.
How much is the Huawei IdeaHub B3 in Singapore? IdeaHub pricing at SourceIT is on request. Use Request for Quotation on the product page or call (65) 6978 3502.
