A couple of weeks ago the Huawei Mate 30 officially. In this presentation event, the Chinese brand left us with other novelties, such as the presentation your new smartwatch. It's about the Huawei Watch GT 2, which is launched after the success of the first generation, whose sales have already exceeded 10 million units worldwide.
We have already been able to test this new watch from the Chinese brand, in all these days. We have been able to test and analyze it. In its presentation, this Huawei Watch GT 2 was announced as a versatile watch, with enormous autonomy and that we were going to be able to use it when doing sports and in our day to day as well.
Specifications Huawei Watch GT 2
First of all we leave you with the highlights of this watch of the Chinese brand. So that you can already have a clear idea of what this Huawei Watch GT 2 leaves us on a technical level. A watch that maintains a similar design to the previous one, although it arrives at the same time with improvements.
- 1,39-inch size AMOLED screen (454 x 454 dots)
- 42 or 46 mm case
- LiteOS operating system
- Kirin A1 as a processor
- Storage of up to 500 songs
- Up to two weeks of autonomy
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS
- Sensors: Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Ambient Light, Accelerometer, Heart Rate
- Dimensions: 45.9 x 45.9 x 10.7 mm
- Compatible with Android 4.4 or later and iOS 9.0 or later
- Integrated loudspeaker
The model we are analyzing in this case is the largest, the one with a diameter of 46 mm.
Design and materials
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is presented as a versatile watch. This is something that is clear with its design, with two crowns, which make it more similar to the design of a normal watch, which allows a very comfortable use of it, both when playing sports and to be able to wear it. to work. In addition, the watch allows us to use interchangeable straps, which makes it even more versatile. The way to change the straps is simple, since in all of them we find a mechanism, which allows us to extract them and put new ones. It is the same mechanism that we see in other smartwatches, in addition to conventional watch brands.
This model in its classic version, which is the one we have tested, comes with a brown leather strap (Pebble Brown) and a rubber sports shoe in black. The brown bracelet is very elegant, classic and also very comfortable. Which makes it a pleasure to wear this Huawei Watch GT 2 on the bracelet at all times.
The rubber strap is designed to be used when doing sports. It is a more sporty style, in addition to being a more resistant material. For this reason, especially if it is used when swimming (the watch allows this option), it is more convenient to use the rubber strap, which resists better in this type of situation. It is also more comfortable in case of sweating or if it rains and gets wet, which will allow a much more comfortable use of this watch at all times.
Having several straps makes we can use this Huawei Watch GT 2 in all kinds of situations. So it performs well in terms of versatility. In addition, the quality of the materials used in the watch itself and in the straps has been more than clear, so a good job has been done in this field by the Chinese manufacturer.
Comfortable and light
One of the aspects that has surprised me the most, for the better, in this smartwatch it is very light. With strap it weighs about 60 or 70 grams, depending on the strap. Therefore, it is very light to use, there are times when you even forget that you are wearing your watch, which is essential in this case, as it means that you have a remarkable freedom of movement in this regard. You can therefore use it comfortably doing sports or in your day to day.
Even at bedtime we can use the watch without it being uncomfortable for it. Although it depends on the preferences of each one, I personally am used to sleeping without a watch, so at first it was strange to go to sleep with this Huawei Watch GT 2 on, but if you have the watch on when you sleep, you should not have too much trouble in this regard. In addition, nothing will happen to it while you sleep, in terms of bumps or scratches, so this makes it easier to use the watch at bedtime.
The straps are adjusted at all times to the size of your wrist, we can adjust them, so that we use the watch more comfortably. In this sense, the important thing is to choose the correct dial size. I have a somewhat thin wrist, so the 46 mm model is somewhat large in this case, although I have not had problems with use, but it is good to check which size of the two that this Huawei Watch GT 2 has fits better to your wrist. Although a somewhat larger dial makes using the watch very comfortable, especially when you have to use the touch screen on it.
Synchronizing the Huawei Watch GT 2 with the phone
In order to synchronize the clock with our smartphone, we have to use Bluetooth on both devices, which will allow them to connect in the first place, while we also have to download an application on the phone, what is the Huawei Health app. From this app we will have access to many functions and data that are collected on the clock, such as distances, routes or sleep and stress data.
Therefore, once the connection with Bluetooth has been made and we have this application installed on the phone, we can already have the two devices synchronized with total normality. If you want to download the Huawei Health app (Huawei Health), you can do it at this link:
Display and interface
The clock display is one of its strengths. The Chinese brand uses this time a 1,39-inch AMOLED touch screen. It is a quality screen, which also offers us a higher contrast and better colors than those of the first generation of this watch from the Chinese brand. It is a screen that we will be able to read perfectly even when the sun is giving you directly, which is important, in addition to being comfortable. Ideal therefore for use outdoors and indoors.
Regarding interface, the Huawei Watch GT 2 leaves us with a very easy to use interface. In total there are 13 different spheres that we can use in it, with a lot of variety in this sense, for a really personalized use of the watch at all times. If you want to change the sphere, you just have to press on the screen for a few seconds and the complete list of them will then appear. We just have to go from one to another until we find the one we want to use on the watch. We then click on it and said dial will be shown on the clock.
As for the use of the watch, it is very comfortable. We can access various functions on the Huawei Watch GT 2 by swiping sideways, so this in itself is easy to use. While we can enter the full menu by clicking on the top button. There we find all the options that the clock gives us, so we can search for the section we want and enter it. It is very fluid to be able to move between the various menus and functions on the watch. The options that we find in the main menu on the watch are some such as Exercise, Heart rate, Activity logs, Sleep, Stress, Contacts, Call log, Music, Messages or Alarm, among others. So we have many functions, which we can use at all times.
If we slide the screen down, as when we make this gesture on the phone, we have access to quick settings. Here we find several options, such as the always-on screen function, do not disturb mode, settings, alarm or find my phone. Functions that are used frequently and to which access in a faster way in this case with a simple gesture.
Exercise
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is designed so that we can play sports. Therefore, has the ability to record up to 15 activities different, so that our workouts are recorded at all times with this watch. Within the exercise section on the smartwatch itself we find the activities for which we can use it, which are:
- Run with guide
- Running outdoors
- Walk outdoors
- Walking indoors
- Walk
- Use stationary bike
- Swimming indoors
- Swimming outdoors
- Walk
- Running indoors
- Trekking
- Running on trails
- triathlon
- Elliptical trainer
- Row
- Other
When we are going to carry out any of these activities, we must activate it in this section, so that the clock will record our activity in this way at all times. In addition, as this Huawei Watch GT 2 has GPS, we will be able to see perfectly the route we have made when we were using it at that time. We will see data such as the distance available thanks to this function. The data it gives in this case is always very accurate, I have compared them with another app on the phone (Google Fit) and the differences were minimal, so they comply well in this sense when we have to use them.
While we do these activities, the clock will record everything we do (steps, distance, time, speed). All the activities we have done are stored in the exercise record section, where we can see all this data about them. So we have control over these activities in case we want to see them again. Also in the Huawei Health app you can see all of them normally.
Sleep and stress
This watch has the function of sleep measurement available. Thanks to it, we will be able to see the number of hours that we have slept, in addition to showing information about the sleep phases at all times in the Huawei Health app. So we have control over sleep, with a score on sleep quality. A history is also shown, comparing the data with other days, in order to see how it evolves in this regard.
The Huawei Watch GT 2 also allows us to monitor the heart rate. It will give us an approximate idea of the rhythm of the heart at all times. In addition, it has a function that will inform us if for 10 minutes our frequency is either too high or too low. This also works for stress measurement, which is another function that we have available on the watch. It will help us measure the level of stress we have.
Calls and messages
Two very important functions in this Huawei Watch GT 2, which also differentiate it from other watches in its price segment, are the calls and messages. We can answer or reject calls that we get on the phone from the watch at all times. For this to be possible, the watch has to be linked via Bluetooth to our phone, and the distance between the two devices cannot exceed 150 meters.
In the clock we are allowed to have an agenda of 10 contacts, so we can choose those people with whom we have more contact. The quality of the calls is more than acceptable, so it is a good option in case of an emergency or a call that is not going to be too long. It is the same for messages, we can read them on the clock screen at all times without problems.
Music
In the official presentation of the Huawei Watch GT 2, this possibility was highlighted. The clock will give us the possibility to listen to music from it, thanks to the fact that it has an integrated speaker. In addition, it comes with a storage that allows us to have up to 500 different songs in it. Ideal if we want to listen to music when we do sports with the watch.
If we want to have these songs then we will have to download them in MP3 format and then put them on the clock. Although we also have the possibility of changing the configuration in it, so that we will be able to listen to music from applications such as Spotify from the phone. It is an option that will surely be more comfortable for users.
Autonomy: the key function in the Huawei Watch GT 2
Already in his presentation it was clearly stated. The Huawei Watch GT 2 was going to stand out for its autonomy, largely thanks to the introduction of a new processor in it, which would give us better performance, in addition to a longer battery life in it. This is something that it more than meets.
The brand announced that the battery life could reach 14 days without problems, although it would depend on the use. This is something that can be confirmed, since I have been able to see how even with quite frequent use, configuring exercise, listening to music, consulting notifications, etc, It lasted me about 11 days without any problem. From the moment I got the watch I have used it every day, some with greater intensity, others with less, but with frequent use.
Naturally, it will depend on the use of each user in this sense, especially if we use functions such as the always-on screen, which significantly reduces its autonomy. A moderate use of it will allow the autonomy of this Huawei Watch GT 2 to be extended without problems up to two weeks, so it is a very important aspect and that undoubtedly makes this watch from the Chinese brand stand out over competitors in the market.
There have been no lies, therefore, that autonomy could reach two weeks. If you were looking for a smartwatch that will give you good autonomy at all times, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is presented as one of the most complete options in this regard. As usual, arrives with its own charger in the box and the cable too, so that we can connect it at all times.
Conclusions
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is presented as a very complete smartwatch. A modern, versatile and very light design, which makes using it very comfortable in all kinds of situations, both when doing sports and when wearing it on a day-to-day basis. In addition, by having interchangeable straps we can adapt the use of it to these situations in a very simple way.
It will allow us to use it when we have to exercise, being able to measure our activity accurately. In addition to having additional functions that make it of such interest, such as calls, music or sleep control. So it works very well in this regard. We cannot forget the huge battery and great autonomy that gives us this watch, up to two weeks. Makes it a very interesting model.
Undoubtedly, for just 239 euros of price, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is presented as one of the best options in the field of smart watches today. It complies with what users are looking for in this sense at the level of functions, design and has a price that is very accessible for most. A purchase that you will not regret.
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