Smart watch Huawei Watch 2 Sport - advantages and disadvantages

A heavy phone is inconvenient to take with you for a run, but sports programs that you can download 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 seriously involved in sports must have - this is the Huawei Watch 2 Sport, which has characteristics similar to a smartphone. Let's take a closer look at the capabilities of this new product with all its advantages and disadvantages.

Description

Another interesting model of Huawei brand watches went on sale quite recently. The watch received a lot of positive and negative customer reviews. The sporty design of the Huawei Watch 2 Sport is more suitable for an informal setting and clothing in a sporty or casual style. Despite the solid price, the style of the watch is youthful and informal.

The version of the watch in orange looks very fashionable and fresh, the bright color strongly attracts attention, cheers up. In a business suit, such a bright watch would be inappropriate, but there are still 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 owner's taste preferences, because the fastening dimensions are standard. Silicone, in the case of a sports 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 model.

The dial of the watch is rounded with an interesting contour, which, to our great chagrin, 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 with only a small screen surface.

What a smart watch can do

The device is more weighty in appearance in comparison with the model of this brand, released earlier. Huawei can replace many of the functions of a smartphone while jogging and in daily life, such as:

• Cashless payment using a watch, since 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 the athlete overcomes in a certain amount of time is calculated;
• The program gives the result for 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 and end of a run;
• A smart device can send and receive calls, which is very convenient if a person is driving or cannot hold the phone for any reason, and by connecting a Bluetooth headset, you can answer a call even in the noisy area of ​​the city;
• The device synchronizes well with the phone, thanks to which you can transfer information from the phone to the watch, it 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 keeps your phone safe. In addition to the fact that the smartphone is now very easy to find in the house, because the watch helps in this well by sending notifications, it will not work to forget your phone anywhere, when the phone is removed from the watch at a certain distance, the watch can give a vibrating signal, thus the owner is more will not leave his phone anywhere and will not lose;
• 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 the 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 it, like with a regular smartphone, using Google voice search;
• You can throw away your selfie - a stick that is always visible in the photo anyway. Just position the phone at the required distance and press the button on the watch, this is the effect of a photo taken by a third person.

Main technical characteristics

Autonomy

The 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 have to have an individual charger with you, which is peculiarly attached to the back of the watch.

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

With 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 disconnect the strap, the card slot is located at the place where the bracelet is attached, thus, information is reliably protected from possible ingress of moisture or contaminants.

In order for the device to work independently of the phone, a variety of applications must be installed on it.

Screen

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

The special screen protection IP 68 protects from closing the contacts when moisture enters the device, the fastenings in the watch are of high quality.

The diameter of the display is only 1.2 inches, the screen saver and design can be chosen according to the owner's taste, the pixel resolution is 390 × 390. Usually, manufacturers create new smartphones and smartwatches more and more elegant and thin, but in the case of the Huawei Watch 2 Sport, such a visual evolution did not happen, the watch, on the contrary, is thicker and crammed 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, since the charge runs out very quickly. The clock works autonomously for up to 3 days without installing a card, and in the best case, two days if the card is installed.

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

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

Sound

Phone notifications come in the form of sound messages and vibrations. A good speaker and microphone works. 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 your workout, you can turn on motivating music and a virtual trainer program. It is easy to plan a run even in an unfamiliar forest park area, since the 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 call the desired number from the phone book, thus, it is also a matter of safety 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 a male audience. Thanks to the ceramic inserts of the case, the watch is better worn and stays in good condition longer, but not everyone will like such a thick case, the watch may not be comfortable in combination with a tight-fitting sleeve of clothing.

The silicone strap has no abrasions in the bends, unlike the leather strap, it does not absorb anything from the outside and, as a result, does not have an unpleasant smell. The strap does not stretch in order for the watch to fit more tightly to the hand and clearly read the information, but it is possible to adjust the bracelet in size.

The case on the back side is equipped with special sensors, during operation several lamps should be lit. The bracelets are more curved in comparison with the classic model sold earlier, so the watch better follows the shape of the hand and understands its owner.

The glass of smartwatches is durable Gorilla Glass, but with a strong direct impact, it can scratch.

operating system

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

Synchronizing with a smartphone does not automatically download the same applications to the watch, the Huawei Watch 2 Sport has its own Play Store. At the same time, despite the device syncing, the downloaded apps on the watch cannot be controlled via the phone.

Surprisingly, there are multiple dials 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 presented in the Huawei Watch 2 Sport and LG Watch Style, there are no other watches on sale that work on the basis of this OS. Information is presented in most cases in white letters on a black background.

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

It is easy to decipher the notifications coming to the clock with white symbols on a dark background and make a decision on what to do with them next, mark important or delete unnecessary ones. From top to bottom, a menu unfolds with the latest notifications and actions, there are quick sound buttons, call restrictions, flight mode, information about the percentage of charging, settings, date and time, is there a working SIM card in the watch.

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

• The very idea of ​​a smartwatch, when you can receive a call, message or alert on a wristwatch, resembles spy movies with incredible gadgets and is worthy of applause;
• A device that helps and motivates you to lead an active lifestyle;
• Counts the calories that the owner burns, controls the state of the pulse and heart rate, fixes 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, 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 downloads maps from Google to the display, helps to navigate the terrain, find the desired object, and prevents you from losing your way;
• There is a special protection against moisture and mechanical damage.

• The main and biggest drawback of this watch is it a big price? 20,000 rubles, possibly because of the high price, the smart watch Huawei Watch 2 Sport does not break sales records;
• The idea of ​​a smart watch autonomous from a phone is simply excellent, but not fully developed and has many drawbacks associated with the operation of some applications for use in 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 huge size of the case for many has become a big drawback in this case, the accessory, which did not meet the expectations of the public, became more bulky and less elegant in comparison with the classic Huawei model that came out earlier.

conclusions

A product from Google developers based on Android Wear 2.0 was a good attempt at creating a Smartwatch that works autonomously from a 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. We can only hope that this accessory will eventually become more perfect and affordable.