Huawei Watch Buds Review | 126 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • Screen size: 1.43 inch
  • Battery life: 3 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

Huawei Watch Buds review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

6.2

User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

8.2

Health

21.0%

8.7

Fitness

16.0%

5.2

Battery

14.0%

8.0

Smart features

12.0%

5.9

Connectivity

9.0%

7.3

Display & Design

4.0%

4.9

Hardware

Very good
6.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.9

User reviews

30.0%

2.3

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: April 2026)

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    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Verdict

    The Huawei Watch Buds is an innovative 2-in-1 wearable featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display (466 x 466 resolution) housed in a 47mm stainless steel case that magnetically stores a pair of miniaturized, 4g earbuds beneath its pop-up screen. Key specifications include a 3-day total battery life, 80+ workout modes with GPS, and heart rate/SpO2 monitoring, while the integrated earbuds offer active noise cancellation (ANC), AI call noise reduction, and unique wide-area auricle touch controls that work by tapping your own ear. Main pros are the unmatched convenience of always-available audio, high-quality build materials, and an adaptive identification feature that allows earbuds to be used in either ear interchangeably. Notable cons include a bulkier 15mm thickness compared to standard watches, limited earbud battery life of approximately 3–4 hours per charge, and a lower IPX7/IP54 water resistance rating that makes the device unsuitable for swimming.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch Buds

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    8.2

    Health

    21.0%

    8.7

    Fitness

    16.0%

    5.2

    Battery

    14.0%

    8.0

    Smart features

    12.0%

    5.9

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    7.3

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    4.9

    Hardware

    7.3
    Huawei Watch Buds has a technical score of 7.31 points, which is higher than 74.1% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    7.9

    User reviews

    30.0%

    2.3

    Popularity

    User score:
    United Kingdom
    amazon
    3.9
    (16)
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    3.9
    (4)
    amazon
    5.0
    (1)

    (Reviews last updated: April 2026)

    6.2
    Huawei Watch Buds has a user score of 6.24 points, which is lower than 90.3% of smartwatches.
    Popularity
    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.
    2.3
    Huawei Watch Buds has a popularity of 2.3 points, which is lower than 72.6% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    7.2

    Overall score

    40.0%

    8.2

    Price

    7.5
    Huawei Watch Buds has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 56.8% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Huawei
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Huawei Watch Buds does not include a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Huawei Watch Buds does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    3 day/s
    Huawei Watch Buds offers a battery life of 3 day/s which is shorter than that of 74.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.9% of smartwatches.
    3 (or 7 days in power-saving.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    8 h
    Huawei Watch Buds lasts 8 h in training mode which is shorter than 73.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.8% of smartwatches.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    22 h
    Huawei Watch Buds lasts 22 h with GPS on which is longer than 57.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.5% of smartwatches.
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    410 mAh
    Huawei Watch Buds has a battery capacity of 410 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 78.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.3% of smartwatches.
    Battery capacity varies by case size/model variant.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    100 min
    Huawei Watch Buds charges in 100 min which is faster than 61.2% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 0.8% of smartwatches.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 100 minutes.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    HarmonyOS
    Huawei Watch Buds runs HarmonyOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 66.8% of smartwatches and the same as that in 4.1% of smartwatches.
    OS detail: HarmonyOS (3.0).
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    occasional
    Huawei Watch Buds 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
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    Availability depends on paired phone and/or regional support.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Huawei Watch Buds does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    ?
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Buds supports Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Huawei Watch Buds does not include a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.43 inch
    Huawei Watch Buds has a screen size of 1.43 inch which is larger than the screens of 56.8% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8.1% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMOLED
    Huawei Watch Buds uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% of smartwatches.
    LTPO panel wording.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    466 x 466
    Huawei Watch Buds has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    461 ppi
    Huawei Watch Buds has a pixel density of 461 ppi which is higher than that of 84.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.4% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

    1,000 nits
    Huawei Watch Buds reaches 1,000 nits nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 59.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.5% of smartwatches.
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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    ?
    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

    ?
    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    2 GB
    Huawei Watch Buds has 2 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 67.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 16.5% of smartwatches.
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    2 GB
    Huawei Watch Buds uses 2 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 60.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.9% of smartwatches.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Huawei Watch Buds does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Huawei Watch Buds vs the average smartwatch

    • Has ECG
      Huawei Watch Buds supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
      Availability may vary by region or model version.
      What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Huawei Watch Buds supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Huawei Watch Buds supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
      What it is: Support for recharging the watch through a charging pad, puck, or other cable-free method.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Huawei Watch Buds supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • Has NFC
      Huawei Watch Buds supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
      NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
      What it is: Near-field communication hardware used for payments, pairing, or quick tap-based actions.
      When it matters: When you want to pay quickly or pair devices with a tap.

      Importance: HIGH

      Huawei Watch Buds supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Huawei Watch Buds supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
      What it is: Measurement of heart-rate variability, the change in timing between heartbeats.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Huawei Watch Buds supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Huawei Watch Buds includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
      What it is: An emergency feature that can contact help or alert trusted people from the watch.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Huawei Watch Buds includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Huawei Watch Buds measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
      What it is: Estimated VO2 max, a fitness metric linked to aerobic capacity and endurance.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Huawei Watch Buds measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • More advanced operating system
      Huawei Watch Buds runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS).
      OS detail: HarmonyOS (3.0).
      What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: HIGH

      Huawei Watch Buds runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS).HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Huawei Watch Buds supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
      What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Huawei Watch Buds supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has ECG
      Huawei Watch Buds supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Huawei Watch Buds supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Huawei Watch Buds measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Huawei Watch Buds supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Has sweat tracking
      Huawei Watch Buds tracks perspiration, the average smartwatch does not. 11% of smartwatches track perspiration.
    • Supports calorie tracking
      Huawei Watch Buds supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    • Has weight tracking
      Huawei Watch Buds supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Huawei Watch Buds tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has external HR monitor
      Huawei Watch Buds supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Huawei Watch Buds supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • 110 mAh larger battery capacity
      Huawei Watch Buds has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (410 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • 20 min shorter charge time
      Huawei Watch Buds charges faster than the average smartwatch (100 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    • Has NFC
      Huawei Watch Buds supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Supports Galileo
      Huawei Watch Buds supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • Newer Bluetooth version
      Huawei Watch Buds supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5.0). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    • Higher resolution
      Huawei Watch Buds has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    • 400 nits higher display brightness
      Huawei Watch Buds has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (1,000 nits nits vs 600 nits nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits nits.
    • 135 ppi higher pixel density
      Huawei Watch Buds has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Better band material
      Huawei Watch Buds uses leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • Better case material
      Huawei Watch Buds uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Huawei Watch Buds includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • More advanced operating system
      Huawei Watch Buds runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS).
    • Supports third-party apps
      Huawei Watch Buds supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • More frequent updates
      Huawei Watch Buds receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    • 1 GB more RAM
      Huawei Watch Buds has more RAM than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    • No swim mode
      Huawei Watch Buds does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
      Not suitable for swim tracking.
    • No voice feedback
      Huawei Watch Buds does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
    • 4 day/s shorter battery life
      Huawei Watch Buds offers 3 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      3 (or 7 days in power-saving.
    • 12 h shorter training battery life
      Huawei Watch Buds lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • 3.39 mm thicker watch body
      Huawei Watch Buds is thicker than the average smartwatch (15 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
    • 21.5 g heavier weight
      Huawei Watch Buds is heavier than the average smartwatch (66.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
      Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    • 5 mm wider watch width
      Huawei Watch Buds is wider than the average smartwatch (47 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    • No speaker
      Huawei Watch Buds does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • 1 fewer microphones
      Huawei Watch Buds has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
    • 2 GB less storage
      Huawei Watch Buds offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    • No speaker
      Huawei Watch Buds does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Huawei Watch Buds does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No swim mode
      Huawei Watch Buds does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
      Not suitable for swim tracking.
      What it is: A dedicated workout mode tuned for pool or open-water swimming.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Huawei Watch Buds does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
    • 1 fewer microphones
      Huawei Watch Buds has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.
      What it is: The count of microphones built into the watch.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=2

      Huawei Watch Buds has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch includes 1 microphones.0 vs 1
    • 4 day/s shorter battery life
      Huawei Watch Buds offers 3 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
      3 (or 7 days in power-saving.
      What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=7 days

      Huawei Watch Buds offers 3 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.3 day/s vs 7 day/s
    • 12 h shorter training battery life
      Huawei Watch Buds lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=36.8 h

      Huawei Watch Buds lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.8 h vs 20 h
    • No voice feedback
      Huawei Watch Buds does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
      What it is: Spoken prompts that report pace, laps, instructions, or other activity updates.
      When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

      Importance: LOW

      Huawei Watch Buds does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
    • 3.39 mm thicker watch body
      Huawei Watch Buds is thicker than the average smartwatch (15 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
      What it is: The depth of the watch body from front to back.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=10.9 mm

      Huawei Watch Buds is thicker than the average smartwatch (15 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.14.99 mm vs 11.60 mm
    • 21.5 g heavier weight
      Huawei Watch Buds is heavier than the average smartwatch (66.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
      Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
      What it is: The total mass of the watch body, usually expressed in grams.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=37 g

      Huawei Watch Buds is heavier than the average smartwatch (66.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.66.5 g vs 45 g

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    (Reviews last updated: April 2026)

    What customers like about Huawei Watch Buds?

    • Unmatched convenience of having earbuds stored and charged directly on the wrist
    • Ambidextrous earbud design with adaptive identification for automatic left/right channel switching
    • Innovative 'Wide-Area Auricle' touch controls allow tapping the ear itself rather than just the bud
    • Vibrant, high-resolution 1.43-inch AMOLED display
    • Surprisingly good sound quality for the extremely small size of the earbuds
    • Smooth and responsive performance powered by HarmonyOS
    • Fast earbud charging within the watch case (0 to 100% in roughly one hour)

    What customers dislike about Huawei Watch Buds?

    • High price point compared to buying a separate high-quality watch and earbuds
    • Significantly reduced water resistance (not suitable for swimming or showering)
    • Subpar active noise cancellation (ANC) compared to dedicated flagship earbuds
    • Limited earbud battery life (approximately 3–4 hours per charge)
    • Bulkier and heavier design (15mm thick) to accommodate the internal storage
    • Inability to connect the earbuds directly to other devices like laptops or tablets at launch
    • Lack of a built-in speaker on the watch itself for standalone calls without buds

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