droid-life.com Updated:
2017-05-13 10:07:52
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There's no denying, I was a big fan of the original Huawei Watch. It was classy, stylish, and most importantly for me, it looked like a real watch. Enter the Huawei Watch 2. This year, things have changed. With this device, Huawei has its eye on the fitn...
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The Huawei Watch 2 is yet another smartwatch you probably won't buy. As smartwatches go, it's not bad; it has some good fitness features, like an accurate GPS and a heart rate monitor, and it has a long battery life. The problem is, these are things bette...
Small charge, Good battery lif, Always-on display...
Humdrum desig, Mediocre app, No LTE support for the U.S version...
While I was testing the Watch 2, Huawei CEO Eric Xu Zhijun was quoted as saying, "I am always confused as to what smartwatches are for when we have smartphones." His ambivalence about the category reinforced mine, and nothing about the Huawei Watch 2 alle...
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Huawei's latest smartwatch comes with a sportier look, built-in GPS and 4G/LTE capabilities, and all the bells and whistles of Android Wear 2.0, but is it going to be enough to make you want to buy one? New Atlas takes a look.The Huawei Watch 2 actually...
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Huawei made a huge impact on the smartwatch market with the original Huawei Watch and they've done it again with the Huawei Watch 2.Huawei's first Android Wear smartwatch was a popular device for the world of Android Wear, and while we weren't sure what t...
While this is Huawei's first watch with Android Wear 2.0 running on it out of the box, it isn't their first smartwatch on Android Wear in general which helps to make this device a success. Huawei has built a nice smartwatch here and the build quality as w...
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In the world of technology, it's rare that a successor product is actually worse than the one that preceded it.Today is a rare day.The Huawei Watch 2 is a step backward - multiple steps, even - from the original, even if it does claw back some of that los...
It's bright enough and it has an ambient light sensor, It's here and it works, All the acronyms! The Watch 2 has LTE in the nonClassic variant I'm using here, along with GPS, a heartrate sensor, and NFC, It easily lasts over a day, but I never managed to...
I realize this is subjective, but I've yet to speak to anyone who had anything nice to say about how the Huawei Watch 2 looks. It is generic men's sports chronograph in the extreme, Between the plastic body, comical bezel, and the bargain bin silicone wri...
The Huawei Watch 2 has proven an uncommonly hard thing to like. While it ticks all the boxes for a modern Android Wear device (well, most - the rotating crown would have been nice), Huawei has executed the product in a way that just defies common sense. A...
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Huawei built up a lot of good will over the past two years, only to let it slide in 2017.The original Huawei Watch was a go-to choice for those who wanted an Android Wear watch that was a bit sleeker and better built than most other choices throughout 201...
Huawei unfortunately squandered the good will it built up over the past two years with the original Huawei Watch. The Huawei Watch 2, while retaining a sequential naming convention, is in no way a worthy step up from the original. To its credit Huawei did...
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Huawei Watch 2 Review: We've been wearing the Huawei Watch 2, one of the first Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, for well over a week now. Here's what we think of this smart and feature-packed wearable, loaded with some cool fitness tracking tools and impres...
Sensor packed, Water resistant, Android Wear 2.0, Design choices...
Cheap strap on standard model, Occasional pause or stutter...
The Watch 2 packs all of the hardware features you'd expect from a modern premium smartwatch, backed by Google's ever-evolving and increasingly effective Android Wear OS. The standard strap might be a bit cheap and ugly, but that's easily fixed and the ov...
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Smartwatches are a tough task to get right for most manufacturers. Unlike smartphones, style is just as important as functionality and with everyone having completely different preferences in that regard, every device in the smartwatch market caters to a...
Comfortable to wear, Smooth user experience, Compatible with standard 20 mm bands...
Uninspiring design, Lack of rotating bezel or crown, making for a constantly dirty display, Android Wear 2.0 is still a little rough around the edges...
A solid device, with a solid price tag.The Huawei Watch 2 is said to have a starting price of about $350, same as that of the Samsung Gear S3. But, quite honestly, its build feels a bit cheaper than the Gear S3.Still, the Huawei Watch 2 is a very solid we...
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The original Huawei Watch is one of the most popular Android Wear devices to date, and for good reason. While it may be a tad on the chunky side, users flocked to the Huawei Watch because of its classy design and solid performance.Now Huawei has just unve...
AMOLED display is great, helps with battery life, Two-day battery life, Watch Mode further saves battery, Nearly all new Wear 2.0 features leveraged well...
Lack of an extra navigation method (rotating side button), Design needlessly sporty, Watch strap feels cheap...
While the Huawei Watch 2 is a wonderful showcase of all the new features and capabilities of Android Wear 2.0 and its particular focus on fitness, the new direction this has resulted in will be disappointing for those who are fans of the elegant simplicit...
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androidandme.com Updated:
2017-05-18 03:38:02
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The Huawei Watch 2 is the successor to the popular and adored original Huawei Watch, and it's a controversial one. Gone are the classy looks, replaced with a sporty body and packed with features.Let's address the elephant in the room. The first thing you...
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The $299.99 Huawei Watch 2 is a solid smartwatch that could be better. Its design, for one, isn't really suited for all-day use. And while it runs on the improved Android Wear 2.0, it's still a clunky platform with a finicky user experience and a steeper...
Continuous heart rate monitoring, Built-in GPS and Android Pay compatibility, Accurate step and distance tracking, Good battery life...
Strap feels chintzy and isn't easy to swap out, Difficult to keep track of long-term fitness progress, Wi-Fi can be finicky...
The Huawei Watch 2 features excellent fitness tracking capabilities and is the strongest showcase for Android Wear 2.0 we've seen so far, but that still doesn't make it a perfect smartwatch...
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I'm a firm believer in the usefulness of smartwatches, but even I can't deny that the product category is struggling. Despite Apple joining the fray with its first Watch two years ago, wearables still haven't taken off with mainstream consumers. Google'...
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Barely three months into its official release, Android Wear 2.0 should still be enjoying its honeymoon period. But the truth is, it never really had one. Despite a high-profile launch and pent-up anticipation among Android enthusiasts, the roll-out has be...
Stainless steel accents give it a premium feel, Battery life is impressive and can be stretched for weeks, The leather strap is equally good for working out and dining out...
Its bigger, thicker, and less elegant than its predecessor, No digital crown for scrolling, Too much fitness and not enough fashion...
The Huawei Watch 2 is a fine Android Wear 2.0 entry, but it doesn't bring enough to the table to separate it from its peers...
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The original Huawei Watch was one of my surprise favorites. It didn't have an overabundance of features, but it ran Android Wear nicely and it looked good doing it. With the new $299.99 Huawei Watch 2, the company pivoted hard. It put an emphasis on funct...
Very accurate heart rate monitor that works 24/7, Built-in GPS means you can run without your phone, It's not as bulky as sportier watches like the LG Watch Sport or the Garmin Fenix 5X, Watch's speaker produces surprisingly good audio quality...
The screen is so small it makes text very hard to read, especially while moving, Battery struggles to last 24 hours, Not particularly attractive, Plagued with lag, crashes, and random bugs...
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Early last year I checked out the Huawei Watch. It was Huawei's debut smartwatch, and the Chinese company went for style, using metal builds with colors like gold to try to create a smartwatch that would actually look good with a nice outfit.I wasn't tot...
Excellent battery life, full set of exercise features, rated IP68 waterproof and dustproof, high quality display, fast performance, standalone GPS and NFC, can connect to Bluetooth headphones on its own...
Relies too much on touch controls, needs a physical start/stop button for workouts, too expensive, Prev2 of 2Next...
Like last year, I think Huawei did a pretty good job with their smartwatch. But, I still have some lingering doubts. I think it's a solid smartwatch for runners, but the lack of a dedicated start/stop button for runs is enough to put it on the back foot —...
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The Huawei Watch 2 came out and quickly saw an update to Android Wear 2. Does this new version of Android Wear bring with it enough goodness to make it a compelling option for buyers comparing it to the competition?No single smartwatch has the momentum a...
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Huawei's first-generation Watch debuted back in March 2015, with an elegant design that was clearly one of the more stylish smartwatches up until that point. In February of this year, the company revealed the Watch 2 and the Watch 2 Classic. The Watch 2...
The Huawei Watch 2 definitely has its pros and cons, and it's going to come down to what you really want from a smartwatch.After all, a watch is a fashion accessory, and let's face it, the Watch 2 simply isn't sexy. The small display tends to cut off bits...
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Huawei unveiled the Watch 2 and the Watch 2 Classic in March at MWC 2017, the Huawei Watch 2 launched in the U.S. on April 18 and the Watch 2 Classic, introduced to the market a few days ago, on May 30. I spent a few weeks playing with the Huawei Watch...
Good built quality and display quality, Long battery life in Watch Mode, Multiple Workout options easily accessible, Built-in GPS, standalone Android device...
A little bulky, screen-to-body ratio could be better, Companion health app could, more intuitive...
While I need to test more features, so far the Huawei Watch 2 lived up to my expectations, providing a great experience for everyday usage. I am a big fan of using Google assistant, a feature of Android Wear 2.0 to access all kinds of features, and specif...
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Android Wear continues to be a very interesting breed of smartwatches. Some companies choose to go fancy, and others choose to go sport. It's really very hard to find one watch that fits both criteria, something kind of odd considering that the most popul...
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When Pebble launched their first Kickstarter they opened up the market for smartwatches. Their first devices were incredibly popular and gained the attention of big players like Google and Apple who went on to launch their own devices. A few years on and...
The attractive design firmly cements the Watch 2 as a fashion piece rather than a bit of technology to strap on your wrist. Quick access to Google Assistant is also invaluable if you are that way inclined. It is one of the more expensive Android Wear devi...
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When it comes to smartwatches, every second counts.Huawei and Motorola seem to think so, anyway. In what can't be a coincidence, the two companies are releasing their remarkably similar-looking Android Wear devices at the same time -- and thus battling it...
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You know what they say, gang: When it rains, it pours.Just yesterday, I strapped on the new Moto 360 smartwatch, which showed up in the midst of my Moto X Pure Edition review process. And now, what do we have here? Why, it's the other highly anticipated W...
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Alright, I will be the first to admit that I bashed the look and design of the Huawei Watch 2 before I even held it. Being the owner of a first generation Huawei Watch, I had expectations. From the first leaked renders and photos, it didn't appear that Hu...
Nicer design than I expected, Build quality is amazing, Improved charging puck, Android Wear 2.0, Good fitness tracking, Heart rate monitor...
Some may find it pricey, I do wish the steel portion around the watch face was thinner, Call quality isn't the best...
I was wrong. My first thought based on the look was that this watch was going to be a dog given how much I loved the first generation. This watch is really a stellar performer and it's pretty damn good looking. It's not the same design as the first gen an...
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Huawei announced its new Watch 2 at Mobile World Congress. This second iteration of the smartwatch comes packed with boatload of features. With the Watch 2, Huawei has gone with a more sporty look, abandoning the classy looks of the first generation.The W...
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A couple of years ago we shared the 5 best Apple Watch alternatives for both Apple iPhone users and Android phone users. However, the smart watch market has some new options so we've got an updated list of the 5 best Apple Watch users.This time around, th...
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I had a chance to get some hands-on time with both while here at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Of course, it was fairly limited, since both watches were tethered down to fancy tables to keep me from going for a run. Still, it was enough to poke at s...
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I have an admission to make: I've been using an iPhone as my daily driver for the past four months. While I love Android, the iPhone just gives me a different experience and I really enjoy it. Even when I tire of the iPhone and iOS, I have still stuck wit...
When the battery gets low, Watch Mode can get you a few days of battery life while still displaying the time and your stepsIf you're looking for a Wear OS watch right now, I think the search has to start with the HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic. Sure, there are ot...
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The Watch 2 received the third highest score in our test, earning it an Editors' Choice award for being the best smartwatch for Android users. This watch improves on its predecessor substantially, packing in a GPS unit and NFC for improved navigation and...
Fantastic fitness tracking, lots of smart functions, compatible with Android Pay and voice control...
Mediocre display, unappealing aesthetic...
The Watch 2 by Huawei is a solid smartwatch that thoroughly improves on its predecessor. While we do wish Huawei had spent a little more effort on the overall design of the watch and on its display, this watch more than compensates with its excellent fitn...
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The $299.99 Huawei Watch 2 is a solid smartwatch that could be better. Its design, for one, isn't really suited for all-day use. And while it runs on the improved Android Wear 2.0, it's still a clunky platform with a finicky user experience and a steeper...
Continuous heart rate monitoring, Built-in GPS and Android Pay compatibility, Accurate step and distance tracking, Good battery life...
Strap feels chintzy and isn't easy to swap out, Difficult to keep track of long-term fitness progress, Wi-Fi can be finicky...
The Huawei Watch 2 features excellent fitness tracking capabilities and is the strongest showcase for Android Wear 2.0 we've seen so far, but that still doesn't make it a perfect smartwatch...
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