Review of smart watches Huawei Watch GT 2 - advantages and disadvantages

The Chinese company Huawei is engaged not only in the manufacture of household appliances and mobile devices. On their account there are more compact and accurate inventions that can take root in the life of the consumer and improve it once and for all. These devices include smart watches Huawei Watch GT 2. All the details regarding this model are below in the article.

Brief information

The modern world is developing at an incredible speed, and IT technology manufacturers are releasing more and more amazing products. It would seem that at first glance, some smart bracelet or watch causes charity, but as soon as you pick it up, it becomes clear that the thing is simply necessary. Alerts, news and other notifications conveniently accumulate on one small screen, so there is no need to reach into your pocket for a bulky smartphone.Especially comfortable when it comes to cold weather, during which you don’t even want to put your hands out of your pockets. In this case, an excellent solution would be to purchase a smart watch Huawei Watch GT 2.

This product is very useful in all areas of life: whether the consumer is a business person or even an athlete, the device will not let you down. In the latter case, the device is useful in that during power loads or endurance training, the heart rate is displayed on the screen, and this is very important to take into account in the classroom. In addition, the gadget has a built-in sleep quality control function.

Specifications

Contents of delivery

The technical element goes on sale in a beautiful black box with a glossy coating, on the front of which the clock and the name are depicted. The back surface serves as a short instruction manual with technical specifications.

The inside of the set is equipped with a smart watch, which is covered with foam protection. Nearby you can see a compartment with an English-shaped manual, a TYPE-C charger and a docking station. The last nodes are colored white. The first thing you should pay attention to is the packaging and in this model it looks great.

Design and ergonomics

Despite the simplicity and conciseness of the product, Watch GT 2 has a very attractive appearance.On the one hand, the body of the device is completely devoid of unique design units, unusual materials or bright colors, but on the other hand, a high-quality combination of ceramics and steel with a diamond coating catches the eye. The last layer is achieved thanks to the technology of plasma pulse sputtering of graphite particles, taking into account the vacuum sphere and the reduction of carbon ions with a sufficient allowance of energy. The design is characterized by armored powerful glass and an indented display. On the right side are two massive steel keys, which makes the watch look large. To avoid unexpected clicks, the developers have introduced a thoughtful and rigid mechanism. The dimensions of the product are 46x46x9.5 mm, and the weight is 45 grams.

With intense loads in the gym or frequent transportation, the case and the screen are absolutely not amenable to mechanical damage. Appearance does not lose its quality. However, the upper layer of the leather strap is slightly worn, in particular its fasteners, which are constantly moving along it. Often they go to the area of ​​​​the fastener, as a result of which the edge of the belt is constantly protruding. In the daytime, such a nuance does not interfere with the user in any way, but at night, during hooks for the bed set, the situation is very annoying. Weak fasteners are a clear mistake of the manufacturer, since the sleep control function becomes useless due to the fact that the strap constantly clings and does not allow you to sleep peacefully.

For wide hands, the belt has 10 holes for a fastener. The device is completely shockproof and protected from accidental ingress of liquid. The watch is capable of functioning at a depth of 50 meters. You can safely take a bath in them, as there are no stains from shampoo or soap on the body.

It is worth noting that this model is inconvenient to wear if the consumer of the department has a jacket or jacket with a narrow sleeve. As a result of strong pressing of the watch and the deviation of the hand to the side, the steel frame unpleasantly digs into the brush. Of course, one must take into account the fact that all people have different anatomical features, and for some people this will not be a problem.

Otherwise, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is comfortable, functional, practical and has a stylish design.

Display

A distinctive feature of the technical element is its large and bright screen. Compared to many other watches, information from the display is perceived easily and quickly. All available information is presented close-up. However, one has only to use the device for several hours, the image seems very ordinary.

Regarding the parameters, a screen with an Amoled type matrix is ​​installed in the case, the diagonal of which is 1.39 inches, and the pixel resolution is 454x454 (density - 326 ppi). Such indicators guarantee the absence of "ladders" and the invisibility of pixels on the font or interface elements. The system is equipped with a 5-step brightness level, and its automatic adjustment is also built-in. In terms of sensitivity, no problems were observed.

The watch has the ability to replace the dial on the display, for this the set includes 13 different variations. Only most of them are not of much use. For example, the “Dark Blue” dial is not equipped with a time designation, “Technique” has a beautiful green bloom and Arabic numerals, but the hands are too small, and “Energy” is equipped with a huge hand, which often covers the date and other information.

It is best to use the “Weather” and “Elegance” dials, because in both cases you can clearly see the time and there is no extra information. As for the weather conditions, they regularly load badly, and therefore, 0 degrees is lit on the display.

In the case of notifications, things are the usual way: they are constantly displayed on the main screen and remain there until the user views them. The advantage of this approach is the mandatory display of important information, and the disadvantage is that the clock and other data are closed during notifications. Another disadvantage is the inability to respond to the received message.

Additionally, it is worth noting that there is too little data on the large display. It looks like a small screen with small content has just been scaled up. It's also frustrating that there's no way to reply to SMS during workouts, as this mode doesn't show missed mail. In terms of this, manufacturers have something to think about and make some fresh decisions.

System performance

The filling in the smartwatch is the Kirin A1 chipset with a good performance parameter. Thanks to its power, the system functions quickly, messages open in fractions of seconds, the software does not hang. All built-in functions work with high accuracy, especially the training mode.

It is worth paying attention to the battery life. Thanks to a good battery with a capacity of 420 mAh, the system operates for 14 days. The round-the-clock inclusion of heart rate control is taken into account, there is a constant monitoring of incoming messages and a training mode is launched according to the schedule several hours a day.It also supports continuous Bluetooth synchronization.

The disadvantage of the battery is that when the 10% charge level is reached, all possible functions are automatically turned off, and a notification about urgent charging is displayed on the desktop. Why the system is so arranged is not at all clear, because at 10% the device could work for another 2-4 days.

Feature List

One of the strengths of the technical element is the high accuracy of the heart rate. Of course, the device will not be able to fully replace professional chest sensors, but showing more accurate information compared to other watches is as easy as shelling pears.

In terms of counting, no problems were identified, but using the device during a run or endurance training, the display will show not quite accurate heart rate readings. Within just 15 seconds, values ​​can change at an enormous speed - from 70 to 100 beats per minute and higher.

Apparently, the problem is that the watch cannot measure for a long time. And given that the device does not have the ability to show values ​​on the screen for a long period, you have to turn on the glow for 5 minutes or turn your hand away (the parameters on the screen are active within 5 seconds). For a more accurate measurement, you need at least 15-20 seconds. This is a clear drawback of the model, since other representatives of smart watches are able to measure contractions online without delay.

As mentioned earlier, the device has a built-in sleep quality control function, but it is very uncomfortable to sleep when a massive bracelet is worn on the arm. In terms of the work of the software itself, things are going well. The system functions smoothly, the frame rate per second is 15 FPS.

Another disadvantage is the weak vibration of the device. Looking at the level of radiation of waves, you can immediately turn off this feature. It will be useful only in the house or transport, but when going outside, the user did not feel the effect at all. It is very inconvenient when the incoming message is inaudible.

Other small features in the watch are worthy of praise. For example, the alarm clock is loud, it can be divided into 7 different alerts. Supports fast GPS connection - 5 seconds. A stopwatch, a bright flashlight, a navigator, an electronic compass and a barometer are installed.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Solid appearance;
• High battery capacity;
• Bright and large Amoled display;
• Waterproof and impenetrable case;
• 24/7 heart rate monitoring function;
• Sports mode support;
• Wide range of functions;
• Productive processor;
• Small body dimensions.

• Limited installation of watch faces and useful programs;
• Charging adapter of non-standard type;
• The user manual can only be accessed through the app.

Conclusion

First of all, it may seem to an inexperienced user that the thing is completely useless, especially since this model has many drawbacks. However, it is worth considering: a strict, concise design, a durable and wear-resistant frame with high-quality materials, a large and bright screen, long battery life, accurate measurement of heart rate and a wide range of training programs. Of course, it would be better if the developers introduced more installable watch faces, increased the time in the display mode and made a full work with notifications.But, despite the minuses, for a cost of $ 270 you can buy a wonderful gadget, as indicated by the advantages highlighted above.

Attention! This review is not promotional and is for informational purposes only. Before buying a watch, you should always consult with the seller.