Smart watch Huawei Watch 2 Sport - advantages and disadvantages

A heavy phone is inconvenient to take with you on a run, but sports apps that can be downloaded to your smartphone help make your workouts more successful. Therefore, there are special holders for the phone, they are usually worn on the forearm or shoulder. However, there is another smart device that a person who is seriously involved in sports simply needs to have - this is the Huawei Watch 2 Sport, which has characteristics similar to a smartphone. Let us consider in more detail the possibilities of this novelty with all its advantages and disadvantages.

Description

Another interesting model of Huawei watches went on sale recently. The watch received a lot of positive and negative customer reviews. The sporty design of the Huawei Watch 2 Sport is more suited to informal settings and sportswear or casual wear.Despite the solid price, the style of the watch resembles a youthful and informal one.

The orange version of the watch looks very fashionable and fresh, the bright color attracts attention and uplifts the mood. In a business suit, such a bright watch would be out of place, but there are also options in black and gray, in addition, the strap can be changed, which means that you can give the watch a more expensive look. A variant of the classic watch with a leather strap is also available, but a silicone bracelet with a convex ribbed pattern is more common.

The bracelet on the watch is easy to replace with any other, depending on the taste preferences of the owner, because the dimensions of the mount are standard. Silicone in the case of a sports version of the watch fully justifies itself, since this material is not susceptible to sweat and moisture. You can freshen up and take a shower after exercising in the gym without taking off your watch, but you cannot swim in the pool with this watch.

The watch dial is rounded with an interesting contour, which, unfortunately, is not functional, but only for beauty. It would be nice to control the clock also by rotating this frame, since it is not very comfortable to work only with a small screen surface.

What smart watches can do

The device looks more weighty in comparison with the model of this brand, released earlier. Huawei can replace many smartphone features on the run and in everyday life, such as:

• Cashless payment using a watch, as this is done using a phone, but these watches do not have such a service in an active state, the fact is that the development requires certain updates;
• Analysis of human activity, the distance that an athlete overcomes in a certain amount of time is calculated;
• The program gives the result of the steps taken for a given period of time and the amount of energy expended in calories;
• The watch shows information about the pulse and the nature of the work of the heart muscle;

• React to the start of a run and its completion;
• A smart device can send and receive calls, which is very convenient if a person is driving or cannot hold the phone for any other reason, and by connecting a Bluetooth headset, you can answer a call even in the area of ​​high city noise;
• The device is well synchronized with the phone, so you can transfer information from the phone to the watch, this is very convenient, since it is difficult to dial a phone number on a small screen, it is easier to use the contact list from the phone;
• Synchronization ensures the safety of the phone. In addition to the fact that a smartphone is now very easy to find in the house, because the watch helps a lot by sending alerts, you won’t be able to forget your phone anywhere, when the phone is moved away from the watch at a certain distance, the watch can give a vibrating signal, so the owner is more will not leave his phone anywhere and will not lose it;
• In hours? like in a regular smartphone? there is a play market, it is possible to download any necessary applications, updates and entertainment from the store;
• With the help of smart watches, you can adjust the sound in your phone, change and rewind the playing songs;

• Thanks to the GPS function, you can determine your location, find your way or return to the correct route if you go astray, all maps are clearly visible on the watch screen;
• There is a time and date display mode when the screen is off;
• The watch can do the work of an organizer, in addition, you can also talk to them, like with a regular smartphone, using Google voice search;
• You can throw away your selfie - a stick, which is always noticeable in the photo anyway. Just place the phone at the required distance and press the button on the watch, so you get the effect of a photo taken by a third party.

Main technical characteristics

autonomy

Huawei Watch 2 Sport comes with a white charger. The charging method is not universal, it will not work to power the watch like a smartphone, you will have to have an individual charger with you, which is peculiarly attached to the back wall of the watch.

With the active use of applications through Huawei, you have to charge the watch daily, if you use the watch minimally, that is, practically do not use it, or turn off some functions, they can be in working order from two to four days.

With the active use of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the battery immediately flies away, there is only enough charge for 12 hours.

To insert a SIM card into the watch, you need to detach the strap, the card slot is located in the place where the bracelet is attached, so the information is reliably protected from possible ingress of moisture or contaminants.

In order for the device to work independently of the phone, you need to install various applications on it.

Screen

The image is clear and bright, even on a sunny day you can see the image of the time or other notifications. There are no predominant shades in the screen, as it was in earlier models of watches. In this case, everything looks natural, as in a normal phone.

From the closure of contacts when moisture gets into the device, it is protected by a special screen protection IP 68, fastenings in the watch are of high quality.

The display diameter is only 1.2 inches, the screen saver and design can be chosen according to the taste of the owner, the resolution of pixels is 390 × 390. Usually, manufacturers create new smartphones and smartwatches more and more elegant and thin, but in the case of Huawei Watch 2 Sport, such a visual evolution did not happen, the watch, on the contrary, is thicker and stuffed with newfangled features.

The model needs to be improved, because it is difficult to write messages on it and two letters are missing in the set.

The idea to create a more autonomous gadget by reducing the size of the screen and the Amoled display failed because the charge runs out very quickly. The watch works autonomously for up to 3 days without installing a card, and at best, two days if the card is installed.

Provides automatic adjustment of the brightness of the screen, depending on the ambient light. In practice, this function does not work as fast as the manufacturers claim and very often fails.

The screen is located in the case in such a way that it will be difficult to break it in case of an awkward fall due to the high protrusion framing the display along the contour.

Sound

Notifications on the phone come in the form of sound messages and vibrations. Good speaker and microphone work.The device can receive and make calls using the speakerphone. But in urban life, with a lot of street noise, it is better to use a special Bluetooth headset.

During training, you can turn on motivating music and a virtual trainer program. It is easy to plan a run even in an unfamiliar forested area, since GPS works without the participation of a smartphone. In addition, if a person becomes ill in a deserted place or some other emergency, the watch will make a call to the desired number from the phone book, so this is also a safety issue for the owner of a product called Huawei Watch 2 Sport.

The signal is received perfectly and without interference, since all antennas are protected by the outer ring of the ceramic housing, which rises above the display.

Wear resistance and ergonomics

The appearance of the watch is quite rough and massive, the case is 13 mm, designed primarily for the male audience. Thanks to the ceramic inserts of the case, the watch is worn better and kept in good condition longer, but such a thick case will not be to everyone's liking, the watch may not be comfortable in combination with a tight-fitting sleeve of clothing.

The silicone strap does not have scuffs in the bends, unlike the leather strap, does not absorb anything from the outside and, as a result, does not have an unpleasant odor. The strap does not stretch so that the watch fits more snugly on the hand and clearly reads the information, but it is possible to adjust the bracelet in size.

The case on the back is equipped with special sensors; several lights should be on during operation.The bracelet mounts are more curved than the classic model previously sold, so the watch better follows the shape of the hand and understands its owner.

The glass of the smart watch is durable Gorilla Glass, but a strong direct impact may cause a scratch.

Operating system

The watch is running the Android Wear 2.0 operating system, which has recently undergone some improvements and now works without errors and freezes, but it’s hard to call super-fast application loading, sometimes smart watches think too long.

Synchronization with a smartphone does not automatically download the same applications to the watch, Huawei Watch 2 Sport has its own Play Store. At the same time, despite the synchronization of devices, downloaded applications on the watch cannot be controlled through the phone.

It is surprising to have several watch faces on smartwatches that can be set at will, getting a classic or more sporty watch style.

The Android Wear 2.0 operating system is now available in the Huawei Watch 2 Sport and LG Watch Style, and there are no other watches running on this operating system. Information is given in most cases in white letters on a black background.

The list of downloaded applications is organized in a funny way, they do not go in a grid horizontally and vertically on the screen, but fly in a circle. This interface looks aesthetically and functionally.

It is easy to decipher the notifications that come to the watch with white characters on a dark background and decide what to do with them next, mark the important or delete the unnecessary.From top to bottom, a menu unfolds with recent alerts and actions, there are quick sound buttons, call restrictions, flight mode, information about the percentage of charge, settings, date and time, is there a working SIM card in the watch.

Now it has become possible to synchronize ios-based phones with watches, previously only Android smartphones could do this.

• The very idea of ​​a smartwatch, when you can receive a call, a message or an alert on your wristwatch, is reminiscent of spy movies with incredible gadgets and deserves a standing ovation;
• A device that helps and motivates to lead an active lifestyle;
• Counts the calories burned by the wearer, monitors the state of the pulse and heart rate, records personal records, notes any activity such as running, walking and even sitting still, which allows you to analyze your day and understand in which direction you need to work;
• An accessory with a cool design, with a touch screen and a bright orange bracelet will not leave its owner unnoticed;
• Frees hands during sports, while allowing you to always be in touch and up to date;
• Thanks to the GPS module, it loads maps from Google on the display, helps you navigate the terrain, find the desired object, and does not let you go astray;
• There is a special protection against moisture and mechanical damage.

• The main and biggest drawback of this watch is the high price? 20,000 rubles, possibly due to the high price, Huawei Watch 2 Sport smart watches do not break sales records;
• The idea of ​​a smart watch autonomous from the phone is simply wonderful, but not fully developed and has many drawbacks associated with the operation of some applications for use on the territory of the Russian Federation.For example, the function of paying for purchases through the clock does not work, and writing messages is completely inconvenient due to the very small screen and the absence of some Russian letters in the panel, you have to download ready-made message templates to the device, or type very short messages;
• The sheer size of the case was a big drawback for many in this case, the accessory that didn't live up to the expectations of the public became more bulky and less elegant compared to the classic Huawei model that came out earlier.

conclusions

The product from Google developers based on Android Wear 2.0 was a good attempt at creating Smart watches that work autonomously from the phone. A smart assistant located on the wrist, convenient in everyday life, helping a person to better organize his life in all respects, has found a response in the hearts of many. One can only hope that this accessory will eventually become more perfect and affordable.