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Avg. price in UK: ~£90
Avg. price in US: ~$70
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 21 days
Screen size: 0.91 inch

Huawei Band 2 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.4

Very good

7.4

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7.7
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
10
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
10
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
10
Battery life
8.8
Kids
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30.0%
10
Battery life
25.0%
8.5
Weight
20.0%
10
ATM rating
15.0%
4.4
Screen size
10.0%
10
Price

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Best prices in UK

N/A~ £90

Best rankings

#13 in Best Huawei Fitness Trackers
#64 in Best Fitness Trackers for Women
#76 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming
#86 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Huawei Band 2 is an entry-level fitness tracker featuring a 0.91-inch monochrome PMOLED display and a robust 100mAh battery that can last up to 21 days on a single charge. It is equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer, an infrared wear sensor, and a PPG cardiotachometer for continuous heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. Key pros include its 5 ATM water resistance (safe for swimming up to 50 meters), lightweight 21g design, and the inclusion of guided breathing exercises. However, notable cons include the lack of built-in GPS (available only on the Pro model), a screen that is difficult to read in direct sunlight, and a plastic display cover that is prone to scratching.

Technical Specifications of Huawei Band 2

Overall score

7.4

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Health

7.1

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Heart rate monitor

What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.

When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

Resting heart rate

What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.

When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Fast/slow heart rate alerts

What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Irregular heart rate alerts

What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Blood oxygen sensor

What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.

When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sports & Navigation

7.2

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GPS

What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

Satellite systems supported

What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GNSS bands supported

What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Galileo support

What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Acquires GPS faster

What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Smart Features

8.8

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Notifications

What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.

When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vibrating alerts

What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call control

What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call answering

What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Calendar sync

What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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App & Wellness

9.0

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Activity reports

What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Goal setting

What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Achievements

What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Inactivity alerts

What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.

When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

Coaching

What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity

7.4

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Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.

When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

NFC

What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.

When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

8.4

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Battery life

What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.

When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

Battery life with GPS on

What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A

Battery life in training mode

What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display

5.3

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Display

What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Screen size

What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Display type

What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.

When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Pixel density

What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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Design & Durability

8.7

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband

Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

Designed for kids

What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.

When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

Replaceable watch band

What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

Band width

What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

16 mm

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Huawei Band 2 vs the average fitness tracker

Why is Huawei Band 2 better than the average fitness tracker?

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11 days longer battery life
Huawei Band 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (21 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
Source describes standby-style claim.
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >5 days
Huawei Band 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (21 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.21 days vs 10 days
Lower resting heart rate
Huawei Band 2 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 2 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Smart alarm
Huawei Band 2 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
Wakes during light sleep.
What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
Heart rate alerts
Huawei Band 2 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High heart rate alert only.
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Coaching features
Huawei Band 2 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Running coaching support.
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Phone finder support
Huawei Band 2 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
What it is: Helps locate a connected smartphone.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Recovery time advisor
Huawei Band 2 supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
What it is: Estimates recovery duration after workouts.
When it matters: When structured training, recovery planning, or external sensor support matters to your performance analysis.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Huawei Band 2 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
What it is: Tracks menstrual cycle and related data.
When it matters: When cycle tracking is part of your health routine and you want those records kept alongside the rest of your wearable data.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Lower resting heart rate
Huawei Band 2 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Heart rate alerts
Huawei Band 2 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Huawei Band 2 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Ovulation prediction
Huawei Band 2 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Recovery time advisor
Huawei Band 2 supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
Built-in route tracker
Huawei Band 2 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
11 days longer battery life
Huawei Band 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (21 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
Modern Bluetooth version
Huawei Band 2 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
Smart alarm
Huawei Band 2 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
Phone finder support
Huawei Band 2 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Call control
Huawei Band 2 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
16% lighter
Huawei Band 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (21 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
Coaching features
Huawei Band 2 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Tracks calorie intake
Huawei Band 2 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Water intake tracking
Huawei Band 2 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.

Design & Durability

Why is Huawei Band 2 worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No sleep reports
Huawei Band 2 does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
No automatic activity detection
Huawei Band 2 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No exercise tagging
Huawei Band 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
9.1% smaller battery capacity
Huawei Band 2 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (100 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
Lower screen resolution
Huawei Band 2 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x32 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
41.3% lower pixel density
Huawei Band 2 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (145 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Calculated from published resolution and display size.
0.13 inch smaller screen size
Huawei Band 2 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.9 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
No personalization options
Huawei Band 2 cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
Ads in app
Huawei Band 2 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
No automatic activity detection
Huawei Band 2 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 2 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
Lower screen resolution
Huawei Band 2 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x32 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 2 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x32 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.128x32 vs 194x368
No exercise tagging
Huawei Band 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
No sleep reports
Huawei Band 2 does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
What it is: Shows whether the companion platform turns sleep data into reports or summaries instead of only raw nightly logs.
When it matters: When you want sleep data turned into clearer nightly summaries instead of digging through raw charts on your own.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
41.3% lower pixel density
Huawei Band 2 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (145 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Calculated from published resolution and display size.
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=280 ppi
Huawei Band 2 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (145 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.145 ppi vs 247 ppi
No personalization options
Huawei Band 2 cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
What it is: Shows whether the device or companion platform allows meaningful personalization such as layouts, watch faces, recommendations, or settings.
When it matters: When watch faces, app layout, recommendations, or personalized metrics affect whether the ecosystem feels useful long term.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
0.13 inch smaller screen size
Huawei Band 2 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.9 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 2 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.9 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.0.91 inch vs 1.04 inch
Ads in app
Huawei Band 2 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
What it is: Operates without advertisements.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 2 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei Band 2?

Competitive low price for the feature set
Exceptional battery life, often lasting a full week even with intensive use
Built-in GPS (Pro model) provides independence from smartphone tracking
Detailed sleep tracking utilizing Huawei's TruSleep technology
Lightweight, slim, and comfortable ergonomic design for all-day wear
5ATM water resistance allows for swimming and use in rain

What customers dislike about Huawei Band 2?

Inaccurate heart rate and VO2 max readings, especially during high-intensity exercise
Step and distance tracking can deviate significantly from true values
Display is difficult to read in direct sunlight
Clunky and unintuitive user interface with a single-point touch panel
Limited social features and inability to sync directly with popular apps like Strava
Non-replaceable silicone strap that some users found difficult to fasten or prone to breaking
Lack of tracking profiles for indoor gym activities like treadmill or weights

Expert reviews

coolsmartphone.com

22/03/2018

Summary of the review

Huawei Band 2 Pro Fitness Tracker - Review

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a highly capable, budget-friendly fitness tracker priced under £50 that offers premium performance and extreme comfort. It provides deep biometric tracking, including step counts, calorie tracking, heart rate monitoring, and sleep analysis that measures light, deep, and REM cycles. Its built-in GPS accurately tracks outdoor running and cycling to map routes, calculate speed, and estimate VO2 max, while its array of internal sensors allows for surprisingly precise indoor treadmill tracking. Additionally, the band acts as a basic smart device by displaying mobile notifications for apps like WhatsApp, featuring a water-resistance rating of 5ATM for swimming, and transitioning seamlessly to the unified Huawei Health companion app. Despite its high-class utility, the device has notable drawbacks, most prominently a screen that is very difficult to read in direct daylight and prone to scratching. Fitness enthusiasts may find it frustrating that the tracker lacks native integration with popular activity-sharing platforms like Strava, requiring awkward workarounds through Google Fit. The companion app also presents a minor regional inconvenience for UK users, forcing them to choose between metric units...

techadvisor.com

21/11/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review

Huawei Band 2 Pro Review Summary The Huawei Band 2 Pro is an affordable fitness tracker that delivers exceptional value, offering a premium suite of health features at a budget-friendly price point of $69.99 (£79.99). It stands out with built-in GPS tracking, 5 ATM waterproofing for swimming, continuous heart rate monitoring, and thorough sleep cycle analysis. The device also introduces unique software tools like a mindfulness-focused breathing coach that evaluates relaxation through heart data, and it boasts a remarkably long-lasting battery that can survive up to 21 days on a single 1.5-hour charge. Additionally, its physical design is comfortable for daily wear, and the Huawei Wear app easily syncs metrics to popular third-party services like Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. Despite its high-utility feature set, the tracker has notable design and hardware limitations. The most substantial disadvantage is its PMOLED display, which becomes incredibly difficult to read outdoors in sunny environments due to restricted brightness. On the physical side, while the two-notch clasp keeps the flexible thermoplastic polyurethane band secure once it is locked in, the clasp mechanism is frustratingly stubborn...

coachweb.com

13/11/2018

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Huawei Band Pro 2 Review: An Absolute Bargain

The Huawei Band Pro 2 is a highly affordable fitness tracker that punches above its weight by offering built-in GPS functionality for under £100. Its standout features include a reliable GPS that locks on quickly, detailed running stats, and a comprehensive sleep tracking suite that measures advanced metrics like breathing quality and deep sleep continuity. The device also boasts a capable heart rate monitor that accurately tracks resting heart rate and calculates VO2 max estimates, alongside a long-lasting battery life that can stretch up to three weeks when power-hungry sensors are disabled. Additionally, it provides basic smartwatch notifications and dedicated tracking modes for cycling and swimming. However, the tracker has several notable drawbacks, particularly its cramped screen layout, which forces users to squint to read multi-row metrics like pace or heart rate while moving. The Huawei Wear companion app feels unpolished, suffers from a confusing user interface, and is heavily restricted by its inability to sync with popular third-party networks like Strava. Furthermore, using the GPS and heart rate features heavily drains the battery, requiring regular top-ups after workouts. Perhaps...

trustedreviews.com

15/01/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a highly affordable fitness tracker featuring a lightweight design, built-in GPS, swim-proof waterproofing, and excellent battery life. It serves as a solid, budget-conscious option suitable for casual runners, swimmers, and cyclists. However, the device has notable drawbacks, including a highly reflective screen that is difficult to read in direct sunlight, along with inaccurate heart rate and VO2 Max metrics that limit its usefulness for serious, data-driven training.

uk.pcmag.com

02/03/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that offers an impressive suite of features for its low price ($69.99), though it ultimately struggles to reliably execute them. On the positive side, the device boasts outstanding battery life, lasting over five days on a single charge without GPS usage, and features built-in GPS, 5ATM water resistance, and heart rate monitoring. However, its core tracking capabilities are severely flawed. During testing, it consistently under-reported step counts by an average of 1,676 steps and highly distorted distance tracking—logging a one-mile walk as just 0.65 of a mile—with no available software options to calibrate or correct the data. Beyond accuracy issues, the tracker suffers from poor design choices and lackluster standalone features. Visually, the device has a sporty, rigid aesthetic that cannot be customized because the silicone strap is non-detachable and cannot be swapped. Built-in software features like the Run Coach and Breathing Coach are underwhelming and awkward, failing to provide reminders or meaningful feedback. Furthermore, critical options like 24/7 heart rate monitoring and smartphone push notifications are disabled by default;...

techradar.com

05/07/2019

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Huawei Band 2 Pro review

Huawei Band 2 Pro Review Summary The Huawei Band 2 Pro is an affordable, waterproof fitness tracker featuring a slim profile reminiscent of the Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Alta HR. It is equipped with a soft silicone strap, a heart rate sensor, and built-in GPS capabilities. While its lightweight design blends seamlessly into both athletic and professional settings, the portrait-oriented PMOLED touch interface is slender. This slim screen can make it highly difficult to read complex metrics like target heart rate zones while actively running or moving on the go. Pros and Cons Pros: The device excels with its highly reasonable price point and an impressive battery life that satisfies baseline usage. It also provides fitness novices with an accurate step count for basic, daily physical monitoring. Cons: The wearable suffers from a clunky companion application and a relatively uninspired, safe hardware design. Furthermore, its advanced metrics prove to be inaccurate, and the strap's peg-latch system is prone to popping open if it accidentally brushes against clothing during a run.

notebookcheck.net

30/09/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Smartband Review

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a lightweight, water-resistant fitness tracker designed to act as a mobile personal trainer for multi-sport tracking, including walking, running, swimming, and cycling. It features a built-in GPS module, infrared sensors, a three-axis accelerometer, and a PPG heart-rate monitor to track blood oxygen levels, continuous heart rate, and sleep quality via TruSleep technology. The 100-mAh battery provides excellent longevity, surviving up to 21 days on standby or draining about 10% daily with routine continuous health tracking and Bluetooth smartphone notifications enabled. Data evaluations are detailed and easily accessible via Huawei's companion mobile apps. However, the device suffers from notable design and hardware shortcomings, particularly its small 0.91-inch monochrome PMOLED display which has a poor display-to-surface ratio due to thick surrounding frames. The screen brightness is highly insufficient in sunny conditions and lacks automated brightness regulation, making it hard to read outdoors while remaining too bright at night. Additionally, testing revealed that the Bluetooth connection to the smartphone is frequently unstable, and the integrated GPS tracking is considerably imprecise, often overestimating route lengths compared to standard...

geekdad.com

08/11/2017

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Review: The Huawei Band 2 Pro Is an Odd Fit

The GeekDad review of the Huawei Band 2 Pro highlights it as a rugged, waterproof fitness tracker aimed at users who want standalone functionality during intense workouts. A major selling point is its built-in, highly accurate GPS, which allows runners to leave their phones at home. It is comfortable on the wrist and offers excellent battery life that lasts for weeks on a fast-charging, secure proprietary cradle. At a budget-friendly retail price of $69.99, the hardware provides impressive standalone value for its price bracket. However, the reviewer points out several notable drawbacks regarding its metrics and software interface. The device delivers poor sleep tracking metrics and inconsistent heart-rate data when compared to premium medical or high-end consumer gear. Additionally, the phone notifications feature is practically useless because users cannot interact with the messages, and the device gets locked into 24-hour time. The biggest frustration is the weak companion software; the Huawei Health app limits the daily step goal to a maximum of 10,000 steps and requires managing dual apps, creating a cluttered user experience.

pcmag.com

02/03/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review

The PCMag review highlights the $69.99 Huawei Band 2 Pro as a low-cost tracker with high-end features, including built-in GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring. However, pros such as long battery life are undermined by significant cons, specifically highly inaccurate step and distance tracking, with no option for user calibration. The device features an uninspired, sporty design with a permanently attached silicone band that limits customization. Furthermore, PCMag cites frustrating software issues, including hidden, poorly translated notification settings, leading to the conclusion that more reliable, albeit costlier, alternatives are preferable.

netzpiloten.de

21/02/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro review: Affordable fitness tracker with GPS and heart rate monitor

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a highly lightweight, stylish, and budget-friendly fitness tracker that costs under €100. It stands out for its extensive features, which include a built-in GPS for precise running analytics and training plans, a multi-stage heart rate zone monitor that displays fat-burning phases, and a 5 ATM waterproof rating for swimming tracking. Additionally, it offers a remarkably long battery life of up to 21 days with fast charging capabilities, and the convenience of reading notifications directly on the wrist, which effectively reduces smartphone reliance. Features like the hourly activity alarm and the automated "Do Not Disturb" sleep mode further enhance daily wellness management. On the downside, setting up the device requires navigating through an overwhelming amount of data privacy agreements. Furthermore, users must manage three separate mobile applications—Huawei Wear, Huawei Health, and Huawei Mobile Services—to unlock full functionality. While the Huawei Health app is excellent for tracking daily goals, sleep via Huawei TruSleep, and sports performance, it restricts user data inputs; for instance, metrics like body fat percentage cannot be logged manually and strictly require a...

computerbild.de

28/11/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro: Review, Price, Info - COMPUTER BILD

Overview and Pros The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a lightweight, comfortable fitness tracker that offers high-end features, such as built-in GPS and swim tracking, for a budget-friendly price. In terms of performance, it tracks steps, routes, and heart rates with reliable accuracy. It also features robust sleep tracking through Huawei TruSleep, providing helpful tips for better rest, alongside a commendable battery life that lasted over 12 days in standard mixed usage testing. Furthermore, it utilizes advanced Firstbeat metrics to calculate VO2max during workouts longer than 20 minutes. Cons and Limitations Despite these benefits, the device has notable drawbacks, including a small, hard-to-read PMOLED screen that lacks touch capabilities and cannot be turned off at night. Structurally, the tracker is permanently attached to the TPU wristband, meaning neither the strap nor the battery can be replaced. Users may also struggle with daily software operations, as the companion Huawei app is poorly structured and prone to frequent Bluetooth synchronization failures. Lastly, it lacks automatic activity recognition and does not support indoor sports, forcing users to manually launch all activities through the...

notebookcheck.com

27/09/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Smartband Review - Notebookcheck

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a lightweight (21g) fitness tracker featuring built-in GPS, a 0.91-inch PMOLED monochrome display, and a swim-ready 5 ATM waterproof rating. It provides comprehensive health tracking, including continuous heart rate monitoring, VO2max calculation, and highly accurate sleep analysis via Huawei's TruSleep technology. Key pros highlighted in the review include its strong 21-day standby battery life (which drops by about 10% daily with routine smart features enabled), detailed data analysis through companion apps, and solid, comfortable build quality featuring an adjustable thermoplastic polyurethane strap and stainless steel frame. However, the reviewer noted several distinct cons that hold the device back from its full potential. The display leaves a lot to be desired, suffering from poor outdoor visibility in direct sunlight and an inefficient screen-to-body ratio with thick surrounding bezels. Additionally, the screen lacks an always-on feature and is paradoxically too bright for comfortable nighttime use. Performance-wise, the integrated GPS module proved somewhat inaccurate by recording noticeably longer distances than a smartphone reference, and the Bluetooth connection stability was unreliable, often requiring app restarts to re-sync.

iot-tests.org

24/08/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro: Fit for Sure

The Huawei Band 2 Pro fitness tracker achieved a top 3-star rating in an AV-TEST security analysis because it lacks critical vulnerabilities and offers strong data protection. Key advantages include effectively obfuscated app source code, root detection that warns users of privacy risks, and solid local Bluetooth protection. Additionally, internet communication (such as registration and synchronization) uses robust encryption that successfully resisted man-in-the-middle attacks. The device also stands out for its privacy-friendly features, providing explicit details on data storage, giving EU users a localized server in Ireland, and allowing users to easily delete or block cloud uploads. On the downside, a static analysis revealed several potential vulnerabilities within the app's SSL implementation, certificate validation, and keystore usage. The app also demands a notably high level of device permissions to operate. Furthermore, the extensive privacy policy cannot be reviewed online prior to purchase, as it is only viewable inside the application after the initial startup. Despite these minor flaws, the practical tests confirmed that the device maintains an excellent baseline of security against external threats.

hifitest.de

12/05/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro - Other Mobile Devices Review

The Huawei Band 2 Pro fitness tracker emerges as a test winner in its category due to its exceptional range of features relative to its budget-friendly price of around €100. Key strengths highlighted in the review include its slim design featuring a highly readable display paired with a prominent, tactile touch sensor that responds reliably even with sweat-covered hands. The tracker boasts robust water resistance and 5 ATM protection, making it fully capable of tracking swimming workouts. Additionally, it features an integrated GPS receiver—a rarity among its competitors in this price range—allowing users to track routes during outdoor activities like running or cycling. Setting up the device is quick and straightforward through the Huawei Wear app, which can then be expanded with Huawei Health to sync data with third-party platforms like UP, Google Fit, and MyFitnessPal. However, the review details notable drawbacks regarding measurement accuracy and software functionality. The tracking precision proved imperfect, showing the test's highest deviation by underreporting a running distance by roughly 10% because the software automatically smoothed out route curves. Furthermore, a significant downside for cyclists...

notebookcheck.net

30/09/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Smartband Review", "Huawei Band 2 Pro Fitness Tracker Review

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a multi-sport fitness tracker featuring a 0.91-inch monochrome PMOLED display, a built-in GPS module, and a dust- and water-resistant case rated up to 5 ATM. It provides detailed health tracking by utilizing an ARM Cortex-M4 architecture paired with infrared sensors, a three-axis accelerometer, and a PPG heart-rate monitor. This combination allows users to track walking, running, swimming, and cycling while monitoring heart rate, sleep habits via TruSleep, and VO2 max levels. In terms of battery performance, its 100-mAh battery offers solid endurance, lasting around 21 days with average usage, though this drops to 3.5 hours when the GPS mode is continuously active. Key Pros and Cons While the tracker provides comprehensive data analysis and a comfortable, flexible polyurethane wristband, it suffers from several distinct drawbacks. Pros: Good battery life for daily routine tracking. Built-in GPS module allowing phone-free route tracking. Detailed evaluation of training and sleep data via the Huawei Health app. Waterproof design suitable for showering and swimming pools. Cons: Low maximum brightness makes the display highly difficult to read in direct sunlight....

heise.de

16/04/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro review: monitors sleep, heart rate, activity

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a sub-€100 fitness tracker featuring integrated GPS, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking. Key pros include its comfortable design, excellent price-performance ratio, and a well-designed companion app for daily activity tracking. heise online However, the review highlights the mandatory user account creation for app usage as a drawback. Additionally, while on-board GPS enables phone-free tracking, it causes rapid battery depletion. heise online

contrelamontre.fr

30/01/2018

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Huawei Band 2 Pro - best smartwatches

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a lightweight, 21-gram fitness tracker designed with a comfortable, textured strap and a 5 ATM water-resistance rating suitable for swimming up to 50 metres. Its standout feature is an independent, built-in GPS that allows outdoor runners to track their routes, distance, and speed without needing to carry a smartphone. The device offers comprehensive health metrics, including continuous 24-hour heart rate monitoring, VO2max calculation, and recovery time assessments powered by Firstbeat technology. Additionally, it includes smart functionality like sleep analysis via TruSleep, breathing exercises for stress relief, and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity to mirror calls and text alerts from paired Android or iOS devices. The review highlights several significant pros and cons for prospective buyers. On the positive side (pros), the device boasts an impressive battery life of up to 21 days in standard mode, premium construction materials like stainless steel, and full standalone GPS freedom for outdoor workouts. It also provides highly accurate, diverse health-tracking metrics alongside convenient wrist-gesture controls. However, the cons include a very restrictive 5-hour battery limitation when the GPS is actively...

clubic.com

11/12/2019

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Huawei Band 2 Pro review: a good fitness tracker for running

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a lightweight and waterproof (5ATM) fitness tracker designed specifically for runners, offering the distinct advantage of a built-in GPS that allows users to map routes and track precise distance and speed without carrying a smartphone. Evaluated over a two-week period, the device features a non-touch display operated via a single bottom button, a durable "peach-skin" texture strap, and impressive battery life, retaining 20% charge after a full week of heavy usage including continuous heart rate tracking, TruSleep monitoring, and an hour of active GPS tracking. Functioning alongside the Huawei Wear and Huawei Health Android/iOS companion apps, it provides robust metrics including step counting, sedentary reminders, guided breathing exercises, detailed sleep phase breakdowns, and a dedicated Training Plan coach that offers targeted heart-rate zone guidance for goals ranging from 5K runs to full marathons. Despite its strong value and functional companion software, the tracker suffers from a few notable design limitations. Its most significant drawback is an screen that becomes virtually unreadable under direct sunlight, forcing runners to pause their workouts and block the light...

presse-citron.net

06/12/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review: An Efficient Fitness Tracker for Under 100 Euros

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is an affordable fitness tracker under €100 that balances a lightweight, subtle design with robust tracking capabilities. Designed with an elegant aluminium border and a silicone strap, it features built-in GPS—the key upgrade separating it from the base model—alongside a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and 5 ATM water resistance up to 50 meters. A massive standout feature is its phenomenal battery life; its 100 mAh battery easily lasts up to two weeks under normal, active testing conditions and can potentially hit 21 days with specific sensors turned off, requiring just 1.5 hours for a full charge. Additionally, the review praises the highly intuitive and beautifully designed Huawei Health companion app, highlighting its distinct, colorful graphics and a highly practical "coaching" feature that automatically generates tailored running training plans. Despite its great value, the review points out several notable drawbacks that may frustrate users, especially more serious athletes. The 0.9-inch PMOLED display suffers from low brightness, making it very difficult to read when outdoors in direct sunlight. Interface navigation is restricted by a single touch-sensitive button...

01net.com

23/07/2026

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Huawei Band 2 Pro review: An affordable fitness tracker for everyday activity

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is an affordable, fitness-focused smart band featuring a built-in GPS chip, heart rate monitor, and a 1.18-inch POLED screen with a touch button. Designed to target athletes, it offers an exceptionally lightweight 20-gram profile and water resistance up to 50 metres, making it ideal for tracking swimming and daily activities. Reviewers highlighted several key benefits, including its low retail price, long-lasting battery life (powered by a 100 mAh battery), and great overall wearing comfort. However, the device has notable drawbacks, particularly regarding its proprietary charging system and frustrating interface navigation. The monochromatic display suffers from poor readability, and the band lacked a companion "Huawei Health" app on iOS at the time of the review, limiting full functionality for iPhone users. Despite these connectivity and screen limitations, it remains a strong entry-level option with basic tracking features like a pedometer, sleep alarm, and calorie tracker. If you need more details, let me know

lesnumeriques.com

23/09/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review: Complete and Affordable

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is an elegant and accessible fitness tracker that offers high-utility features for a budget-friendly launch price of €99. Operating via a responsive, non-touch sensitive button under its 0.9-inch PMOLED screen, this 5 ATM waterproof device is simple to use and features a classic double-ergot strap attachment. It provides advanced tracking features for athletes, including integrated GPS, a heart rate monitor, sleep quality assessment, and VO2max estimation to plan running workouts through the highly intuitive Huawei Wear companion app. Additionally, it features a practical 3-minute guided breathing exercise, allows users to reject incoming calls directly from the wrist, and boasts an impressive battery life that easily matches its 5-hour GPS usage and 21-day normal mode promises. However, the tracker has notable limitations that hold it back from a higher review score, earning a 3 out of 5 rating from the editors. Its biggest drawback is the display visibility, which becomes almost entirely unreadable under direct sunlight. The sensitive navigation button also reacts poorly to sweat and moisture during intense workouts. Furthermore, the device supports a limited...

frandroid.com

15/10/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro Review: Effective and Affordable", "Huawei Band 2 Pro Review: Efficient and Cheap

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a lightweight, discrete fitness tracker featuring an aluminum-trimmed plastic body and a non-interchangeable silicone strap with an unstable clasp mechanism. It is equipped with a 0.9-inch non-touch PMOLED display that functions via a single physical button for circular menu navigation, though the display struggles with low visibility under direct sunlight. The fitness tracker features several sensors, including an onboard GPS that maps routes without requiring a smartphone, a heart rate monitor, and advanced sleep-tracking metrics that coordinate through the clean layout of the Huawei Health companion app. The major advantage of the tracker is its exceptional 21-day battery life powered by a 100 mAh cell that recharges fully in 90 minutes via a proprietary cradle, coupled with built-in 5 ATM water resistance. On the downside, the device suffers from a short 20 cm charging cable, a poorly designed wrist clasp, and a frustrating screen wake gesture that can activate unexpectedly at night. Furthermore, navigating the interface is cumbersome due to the single-button system that does not allow users to go backward in menus, and...

smartworld.it

08/09/2017

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Huawei Band 2 Pro review (photos and video)

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is an affordable, compact, and thin fitness tracker featuring a built-in GPS and an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, making it highly suitable for swimming and outdoor activities. Built with a metallic side frame and a comfortable silicone strap, its lightweight profile ensures it is unobtrusive during daily wear. Users can initiate or end activities like running, cycling, or swimming using its singular physical touch button, which cycles through a menu displaying metrics such as real-time heart rate, steps, date, and time. Dedicated Huawei applications allow users to dive deeper into historical fitness metrics, set up a custom app notification stream, and view detailed sleep-quality breakdowns across multiple sleep stages. The device balances major functional advantages with structural limitations. Its standout advantages include integrated standalone GPS tracking, a reliable battery life that lasts 6 to 10 days depending on active GPS use, total waterproofing, and automatic sleep tracking. However, the device is restricted by notable drawbacks, including a non-touch, relatively small 0.91-inch PMLED display that makes reading lengthy text notifications cumbersome. Additionally, the built-in...

test-aankoop.be

23/07/2026

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HUAWEI Band 2 Pro test and review - Testachats", "HUAWEI Band 2 Pro review and testing - Euroconsumers

The HUAWEI Band 2 Pro is a budget-friendly activity tracker that earned a good overall performance score of 61 out of 100 from Testaankoop, though it is no longer available on the market. Structurally, it features a PMOLED screen with a 128 x 32 resolution, measuring 20mm wide, 43mm high, and 12mm thick. It provides comprehensive device compatibility, pairing seamlessly with both iPhone and Android smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0. Designed with built-in GPS and a fully water-resistant body, the tracker functions well across general smart notifications—such as alerts for phone calls, calendar events, emails, SMS, and popular social apps like Twitter and WhatsApp. The review highlights several strong pros, particularly its excellent 5-star ratings for wrist comfort, menu navigation, phone connectivity, and battery autonomy. It also scores 5 stars for heart rate monitoring, backed by robust 4-star fitness metrics for step counting, calorie tracking, and sleep monitoring. However, the device has notable cons; it lacks a touchscreen, backlighting, an altimeter, and a map display feature. Furthermore, it performs poorly with a 1-star rating for personalization and Facebook notifications, alongside weak...

tweakers.net

26/09/2019

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Huawei Band 2 Pro - Reviews - Tweakers

The Huawei Band 2 Pro is a budget-friendly fitness tracker praised for its rich feature set, standalone GPS functionality, and strong battery performance under normal usage. Multiple users highlight that the battery easily lasts between 5 to 14 days when used exclusively for daily step counting, heart rate tracking, and advanced sleep monitoring. The built-in GPS accurately tracks outdoor runs without requiring a paired smartphone. Additionally, the device offers a robust, scratch-resistant build, comfortable wrist fit, and 5 ATM water resistance suitable for swimming. However, the tracker suffers from a few notable design limitations and software flaws. The most critical issue is severe battery drain when the GPS is active, exhausting a full charge in just 2 to 3 hours. Users also complain that the small display screen is highly reflective and nearly impossible to read under direct sunlight. On the software side, the device cannot always distinguish between resting and sleeping, lacks automatic activity detection, and does not log heart rate data during swimming workouts. Finally, some reviewers experienced connection errors with the mandatory Huawei Health app, rendering the...

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