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Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:14 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Technical score

30%

8.6

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.6 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 10 more reviews are not scored yet.
▲Better than 85% of smartwatches
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

24%

7.9

Health

21%

9.3

Fitness

16%

7.5

Battery

14%

7.9

Smart features

12%

5.3

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

6.3

Hardware

▲Better than 81% of smartwatches
8.6

Review score

Review score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2

7.6%

8.0

techradar.com

6.1%

8.0

androidheadlines.com

≈ estimated
1

6.1%

9.0

notebookcheck.net

Video reviews 3

3%

9.0

SmartWatch Ticks

3%

9.0

Outdoors Magic

3%

8.0

Pratima Adhikari

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 96% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

24%

7.9

Health

21%

9.3

Fitness

16%

7.5

Battery

14%

7.9

Smart features

12%

5.3

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

6.3

Hardware

7.8
Review score
Review score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2

7.6%

8.0

techradar.com

6.1%

8.0

androidheadlines.com

≈ estimated
1

6.1%

9.0

notebookcheck.net

Video reviews 3

3%

9.0

SmartWatch Ticks

3%

9.0

Outdoors Magic

3%

8.0

Pratima Adhikari

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm has a popularity of 9.3 points, which is higher than 88.2% of smartwatches.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.5
Brand name
Huawei
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
▼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
▲ Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
▲ Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
14 days
Battery life
14 days
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 76.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 9.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
30 h
Battery life in training mode
30 h
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h in training mode which is longer than 71.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
20 h
Battery life with GPS on
20 h
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 20 h with GPS on which is longer than 46.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.6% of smartwatches.
Battery power
455 mAh
Battery power
455 mAh
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 455 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 86% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.9% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
LiteOS
Operating system
LiteOS
▲ Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch runs LiteOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 52.2% of smartwatches and the same as that in 2.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
▲ Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
▲ Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
▲ Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.39 inch
Screen size
1.39 inch
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.39 inch which is smaller than the screens of 51.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 9.5% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
▲ Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
454x 454
Resolution
454x 454
▲ Better than 80% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454 which is higher than that of 79.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
462 ppi
Pixel density
462 ppi
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 462 ppi which is higher than that of 91.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
800 nits
Display brightness
800 nits
▲ Better than 56% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 800 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 55.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.9% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
0.19 GHz
CPU speed
0.19 GHz
▼ Worse than 84% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.19 GHz which is slower than that in 84.4% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
▲ Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 27% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 14 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • 13.2% better value for money
    Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.51 vs 7.5).
    8.51 vs 7.52
  • 52.3% more popular
    Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (9.32 vs 6.1).
    9.32 vs 6.12
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    ▲ Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Includes 15 professional and 85 customized workout modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 14 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • 10.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    30 h
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    30 h vs 19.25 h
  • 155 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    455 mAh days
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (455 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    455 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.1 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • 136 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    462 ppi
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (462 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    462 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    454 x 454
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 454x454, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    454x454 vs 352x430
  • 0.9 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10.70 mm
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.7 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    10.70 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    316L stainless steel case
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 200 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    800 nits
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (800 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    800 nits vs 600 nits
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    occasional vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    LiteOS
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (LiteOS vs Proprietary OS).
    LiteOS vs Proprietary OS
  • Slower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    0.19 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.19 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.19 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • 3.9 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    45.9 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 3.9 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    45.9 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • Slower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    0.19 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.19 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.19 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2019
    2019 vs 2021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Pratima Adhikari
≈ estimated
07/03/2020
Hands-on review · fitness tracking, battery and software tests
Verdict
Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm is a strong fitness tracker with long battery life, but its limited software holds it back as a smartwatch.
9.0
SmartWatch Ticks
≈ estimated
27/02/2020
Hands-on review · underwater, GPS and fitness tests
Verdict
Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm is a strong fitness watch with accurate GPS and long battery life, and it is now the reviewer's everyday watch.
9.0
Outdoors Magic
≈ estimated
24/01/2020
Hands-on review · hiking, swimming and fitness tests
Verdict
Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm is good value for an outdoor and fitness watch, with GPS, waterproofing and solid battery life.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 10 · 12

Long battery life and a sharp display earn praise, but notifications, app support and phone compatibility fall short.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

androidauthority.com
17/12/2019
Not graded yet
techadvisor.com
27/01/2020
Not graded yet
expertreviews.co.uk
12/02/2020
Not graded yet
9.0
notebookcheck.net
≈ estimated
23/03/2020
Practical test · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a great fitness watch with a bright OLED and long battery, but its closed system is a drawback if you share workouts on Strava.
8.0
androidheadlines.com
✓ explicit
19/06/2020
Multi-week test · Software glitches
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a sturdy, bright watch with a power-efficient chip, but its notifications are clumsy and cannot be answered.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
31/03/2022
Full review · Fitness features
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is an excellent fitness watch with stress and pace tracking, but with few everyday features, it suits regular exercisers best.
9.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
23/03/2020
Practical test · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a great fitness watch thanks to its sharp OLED, but its closed system is a drawback for anyone sharing workouts on Strava.
10
heise.de
✓ explicit
08/04/2020
Practical test · Sports tracking
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a solid all-round sports watch with 15 workout modes and a long battery, though its bulky case may not suit narrow wrists.
frandroid.com
05/02/2020
Not graded yet
presse-citron.net
04/02/2020
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stylistme.com
03/02/2020
Not graded yet
9.0
phonandroid.com
≈ estimated
03/04/2020
Hands-on test · Round smartwatch
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a modern round smartwatch with a good screen that works with iPhone, but music and watch face downloads are Android-only.
lesnumeriques.com
10/12/2019
Not graded yet
9.0
droidpanic.com
≈ estimated
12/05/2020
Early review · Sports and calls
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a discreet, all-round watch that tracks sport and sleep and handles calls, though its 46mm case is large for slim wrists.
ilfattoquotidiano.it
04/03/2020
Not graded yet
9.4
robadainformatici.it
✓ explicit
07/01/2026
Full review · Classic-look smartwatch
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a well-built, traditional-looking smartwatch with a bright AMOLED screen and long battery life, but it cannot reply to messages.
tuttoandroid.net
22/02/2020
Not graded yet
8.0
dday.it
≈ estimated
11/05/2020
Hands-on test · Sport-smart hybrid
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a sturdy watch that lasts 4 to 5 days on a charge, but Android setup is tricky because it requires Huawei services.
techgirl.nl
25/12/2019
Not graded yet
tweakers.net
31/01/2020
Not graded yet
8.0
tweakers.net
✓ explicit
11/04/2020
Two-week test · iPhone use
Verdict
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a well-built watch with a long battery and all-day heart tracking, but on iPhone several features are missing and no third-party apps work.

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What we like about Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 10-14 days on a single charge
  • Bright and vivid 1.39-inch AMOLED display with good outdoor visibility
  • Premium and stylish stainless steel design that resembles a traditional timepiece
  • Comprehensive fitness and health tracking, including accurate sleep and stress monitoring
  • Built-in speaker and microphone allowing for Bluetooth calls directly from the wrist
  • Great value for money compared to high-end competitors
  • Onboard music storage (approx. 2GB) for phone-free workouts

What we don't like about Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm

  • Closed operating system (LiteOS) with no support for third-party app downloads
  • Limited notification interaction; users can read messages but cannot reply
  • No NFC for contactless payments in global versions
  • Heavily reliant on the Huawei Health app for advanced data and settings
  • No integration with popular third-party fitness platforms like Strava
  • Music player does not support offline playlists from streaming services like Spotify
  • Heart rate accuracy can be inconsistent during high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Verdict

The Huawei Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm is a robust fitness-oriented smartwatch featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 454x454 resolution and a durable 316L stainless steel enclosure. Powered by the Kirin A1 chipset, it offers comprehensive health tracking including 24/7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen saturation measurement, sleep analysis, and stress monitoring. Key characteristics include a built-in speaker and microphone for Bluetooth calling, 4GB of internal storage (with 2GB dedicated to music), 5ATM water resistance, and dual-satellite GPS for accurate outdoor activity tracking across 15 goal-based fitness modes. Its primary pros are an exceptional battery life of up to 14 days, a bright always-on display, and a lightweight, premium design. However, notable cons include its closed LiteOS software that prevents the installation of third-party apps, the lack of NFC for contactless payments, and the inability to respond to notifications directly from the wrist.

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