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

The Chinese company Huawei is not only engaged in the manufacture of household appliances and mobile devices. On their account there are more compact and precise inventions that are able to penetrate into the life of the consumer and improve it once and for all. These devices include the Huawei Watch GT 2 smart watch. All the details regarding this model are found below in the article.

Brief information

The modern world is developing at an incredible speed, and manufacturers of IT technologies are releasing more and more amazing products. It would seem that at first glance some smart bracelet or watch evokes charity, but once 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 you no longer need to go into your pocket for a bulky smartphone. It is especially comfortable when it comes to cold weather, during which you don't even want to stick your hands out of your pockets. In this case, the purchase of a smart watch Huawei Watch GT 2 will be an excellent solution.

This product is very useful in all spheres 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 strength 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 item goes on sale in a beautiful black box with a glossy coating, on the front of which is the watch and the name. The back surface serves as a short instruction manual with specifications.

The inner part of the set is equipped with a smart watch, which is covered with foam protection. Nearby is a compartment with an English-style manual, a TYPE-C charger and a docking station. The last nodes are colored white. The first thing worth paying attention to is the packaging and in this model it looks great.

Design and ergonomics

Despite the simplicity and brevity of the product, Watch GT 2 has a very attractive appearance. On the one hand, the body of the device is absolutely devoid of unique design units, extraordinary materials or bright colors, but on the other hand, a high-quality combination of ceramics and steel with a diamond coating is striking. The last layer is achieved due to the technology of plasma pulsed 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 heavy-duty armored glass and a recessed display. On the right side, there are two massive steel keys, making the watch appear large. In order to avoid unforeseen clicks, the developers have introduced a well thought-out and rigid mechanism. The dimensions of the product are 46x46x9.5 mm, and the weight is 45 grams.

Under intense loads in the gym or frequent transportation, the case and screen absolutely do not lend themselves to mechanical damage. The appearance does not lose its quality. However, the top layer of a leather strap is slightly wears out, in particular its fasteners, which are constantly moving along it. Often they go to the fastening area, as a result of which the edge of the belt is constantly protruding. In the daytime, such a nuance does not bother the user in any way, but at night during the hooks on the bed set, the situation is very annoying. Weak attachments are a clear mistake by the manufacturer, since the sleep monitoring 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 fastener holes. 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, since 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 is wearing a jacket or a jacket with narrow sleeves. As a result of the strong pressing of the watch and the deviation of the hand to the side, the steel frame unpleasantly bites into the hand. Of course, you need to 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 easy and quick to understand. All available information is presented in 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 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 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 there are 13 different variations in the set. Only most of them are of little use. For example, the "Dark Blue" dial is not equipped with a time indication, "Technique" is distinguished by beautiful green blooms and Arabic numerals, but the hands are too small, and "Energy" is equipped with a huge hand that often covers the date and other information.

It is best to use the “Weather” and “Elegance” dials, because in both cases the time is clearly visible and there is no unnecessary information. As for the weather conditions, they regularly load poorly, and therefore, the display shows 0 degrees.

In the case of notifications, things are the usual way: they are constantly displayed on the main screen and stay there until the user views them. The plus of this approach is the mandatory display of important information, and the minus is that the clock and other data are closed during notifications. Another drawback is the impossibility of responding to the received message.

It is also worth noting that there is too little data on the large display. It seems as if a small screen with small content was just zoomed in. It is also unpleasant that during training there is no way to answer SMS, since in this mode the missed mail is not displayed. In terms of this, manufacturers have something to think about and introduce several fresh solutions.

System performance

Filling the smartwatch is the Kirin A1 chipset with a good performance parameter. Thanks to its power, the system functions quickly, messages are opened in a split second, the software does not hang. All built-in functions work with high precision, especially the training mode.

It is worth paying attention to the battery life. Thanks to a good 420 mAh battery, the system works for 14 days. It took into account the round-the-clock activation of heart rate control, there is a constant tracking of incoming messages and a training mode was launched on a schedule for several hours every other day. Constant Bluetooth sync is also supported.

The downside of the battery is that when the charge level reaches 10%, all possible functions are automatically turned off, and a notification about urgent charging is sent to the desktop. Why the system is arranged this way is not at all clear, because at 10% the device could work for another 2-4 days.

List of functions

One of the strongest aspects of a technical element is the high accuracy of the heart rate. Of course, the device cannot 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 inaccurate heart rate readings. Within just 15 seconds, the values ​​can change at a tremendous speed - from 70 to 100 beats per minute and more.

Apparently, the problem is that the watch cannot measure for a long time. And given the fact that the device does not have the ability to display values ​​on the screen for a long period, you have to turn on 5 minutes of glow 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 smartwatches are able to measure contractions online without delay.

As mentioned earlier, the device has a built-in sleep quality control function, however, it is very uncomfortable to sleep when you are wearing a massive bracelet. In terms of the software itself, things are not bad. The system operates smoothly, with a frame rate of 15 FPS.

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

Other small features in the watch are commendable. For example, the alarm is loud and can be divided into 7 different alerts. Fast GPS connection is supported - 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 body;
• 24-hour heart rate monitoring function;
• Sports mode support;
• Wide range of functions;
• Powerful processor;
• Small body dimensions.

• Limited installation of dials and useful programs;
• Charging adapter of non-standard type;
• The user manual is only opened through the app.

Output

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

Attention! This review is not of an advertising nature and is compiled for informational purposes only. Always consult the seller before purchasing a watch.