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Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Screen size:1.39 inchBattery life:14 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Watch GT 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.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Technical score

30%

8.3

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.3 · 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. 1 more review is not scored yet.
â–²Better than 78% of smartwatches
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

24%

6.0

Health

21%

9.0

Fitness

16%

7.2

Battery

14%

6.7

Smart features

12%

7.9

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

6.7

Hardware

â–²Better than 75% of smartwatches
8.3

Review score

Review score
8.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 3 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 1
≈ estimated
1

6.8%

9.0

root-nation.com

Video reviews 3

3.4%

9.5

TechMishka

1.7%

8.0

Ricky's TechTalk

1.7%

8.0

Tech Spurt

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 82% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

24%

6.0

Health

21%

9.0

Fitness

16%

7.2

Battery

14%

6.7

Smart features

12%

7.9

Connectivity

9%

8.2

Display & Design

4%

6.7

Hardware

7.4
Review score
Review score
8.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 3 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 1
≈ estimated
1

6.8%

9.0

root-nation.com

Video reviews 3

3.4%

9.5

TechMishka

1.7%

8.0

Ricky's TechTalk

1.7%

8.0

Tech Spurt

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 93.2% of smartwatches.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

8.2
Brand name
Huawei
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
14 days
Battery life
14 days
â–² 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
â–² 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
26 h
Battery life with GPS on
26 h
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 26 h with GPS on which is longer than 66.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.6% of smartwatches.
Battery power
438 mAh
Battery power
438 mAh
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 438 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 83.4% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
LiteOS
Operating system
LiteOS
â–² 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
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
1,000 nits
Display brightness
1,000 nits
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 1,000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 59.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.5% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–² 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 Watch GT 2 46mm vs the average smartwatch

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  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    â–² 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
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 63.4% more popular
    Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (10 vs 6.1).
    10 vs 6.12
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • 7 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 138 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    438 mAh days
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (438 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    438 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 6 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    26 h
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (26 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    26 h vs 20 h
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 11.7% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    1,000 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (1000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    1,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • 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
  • 6 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    16.0 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (16 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    16.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    454 x 454
    â–² 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
    â–² 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.
    10.70 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, plastic
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, plastic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, plastic vs polycarbonate
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    LiteOS
    â–² 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
  • No live tracking
    Live tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • 65 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    15
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (15 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 15 exercise modes.
    15 vs 80
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ 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.
    October 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • No gesture control
    Gesture control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 77.7% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£220 vs £130).
    £220 vs £130
  • 3.9 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.9 mm
    â–¼ 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
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£220 vs £130).
    £220 vs £130
  • No live tracking
    Live tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 88.6% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • 65 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    15
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (15 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 15 exercise modes.
    15 vs 80
  • 3.9 mm wider watch width
    Width
    45.9 mm
    â–¼ 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
  • No gesture control
    Gesture control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 77.7% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ 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.
    October 2019
    2019 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

9.5
TechMishka
≈ estimated
13/12/2019
Hands-on review · features, sports, battery and app
Verdict
Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is expected to be the watch to beat in 2020, with only small flaws such as no football mode.
8.0
Ricky's TechTalk
≈ estimated
29/09/2019
Unboxing and first look · setup and early impressions
Verdict
Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm looks elegant and sets up quickly; a full verdict will follow after a few weeks of testing.
8.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
20/09/2019
First look · unboxing, setup and interface tour
Verdict
Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm looks sleek and runs smoothly, with a full review to follow.
Shop video
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 10 · 13

Reviewers love the long battery life and design, but third-party apps and notifications fall short; the screen and health tracking divide opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
22/11/2019
Lab test · Heart rate and GPS
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm tracks heart rate accurately and lasts about a week, but a muddled operating system and sync problems hold it back.
7.0
opentri.fr
≈ estimated
25/08/2022
Real-world test · Triathlon training
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is a light watch with an accurate heart-rate sensor and a triathlon profile, but it skips auto-pause and feels less robust.
8.1
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
04/10/2019
Full review · Fitness and battery
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is a thin watch with two weeks of battery and strong sports tracking, but notifications can be read, not answered.
gizchina.it
02/10/2019
Not graded yet
8.3
qualescegliere.it
✓ explicit
19/11/2021
Detailed review · Battery and design
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is a good-looking all-day watch with close to two weeks of battery, best for Huawei phone owners who don't need third-party apps.
7.0
rush.nl
≈ estimated
01/11/2019
Personal review · Battery and size
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is a fitness watch for average to large wrists, lasting a week and a half, but notifications can't be answered from the wrist.
9.0
gadgetgear.nl
✓ explicit
13/12/2019
Hands-on test · Sports and battery
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm lasts 13 to 15 days per charge and tracks runs and swims well, but notifications can't be answered yet.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 10-14 days on a single charge.
  • Premium and attractive traditional watch design with high-quality materials.
  • Bright and sharp 1.39-inch AMOLED display with good outdoor visibility.
  • Comprehensive fitness and health tracking, including heart rate, sleep, and stress monitoring.
  • Built-in speaker and microphone allow for clear Bluetooth calling directly from the wrist.
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-priced competitors.

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

  • Lacks an app store and support for third-party applications like Strava or Spotify.
  • No NFC support for contactless mobile payments outside of China.
  • Basic notification system that does not allow for replying to messages.
  • Data is largely locked within the Huawei Health app with limited export options.
  • Occasional inaccuracies reported in heart rate and sleep tracking, particularly for fragmented sleep.
  • Lite OS can sometimes feel less smooth or 'smart' than Wear OS or Apple's watchOS.

Verdict

The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm is a refined smartwatch powered by the Kirin A1 chipset and featuring a vibrant 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 454 x 454 resolution. Its key characteristics include a stainless steel frame with 3D glass, 5ATM water resistance, and an extensive array of health sensors for SpO2, heart rate, and sleep tracking across 15 professional workout modes. The primary pros are its class-leading 14-day battery life (455mAh), high-quality build, and the ability to handle Bluetooth calls and offline music storage (4GB) directly from the wrist. However, significant cons include the lack of third-party app support on LiteOS, no NFC for international payments, and a lack of interactive notification replies.

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