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Smartwatches need more features. At least that's what Huawei told us at CES 2017, and it's now made good on its word with the arrival of the Huawei Watch 2.The firm's second-generation Android Wear smartwatch replaces the original Huawei Watch, which boas...
Built-in GPS and NFC, Optional 4G model, Feature-packed smartwatch...
Screen a little too small, Performance can be sluggish, Design less premium than predecessor...
Huawei tries to cover all use cases with the Watch 2, and while it hits most of them, it doesn't do it in a way which is overly user-friendly. If anything, it strengthens the case for specialized smartwatches, rather than a one-device-fits-all approach...
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T3.com
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2017-05-13 10:07:58
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Huawei Watch 2 was unveiled in February at Mobile World Conference (MWC), and wearing the 1.2-inch-screened, rubber-strapped, 4G-toting smartwatch on-and-off for the past month, we have this to say: it is good. Originally, Huawei sold this to us as a fitn...
4G connectivity, Lightweight and comfortable, Decent battery life...
No crown or bezel control, Inaccurate fitness sensors, Small screen, large bezel...
The Huawei Watch 2 is a very solid Android Wear 2 timepiece, but despite the marketing, it's not the perfect smartwatch for fitness tracking...
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Following the recent rollout of Android Wear 2.0, a new wave of next-gen smartwatches have started arriving in their droves, including a new duo from Chinese brand Huawei. The flagship of which, the Huawei Watch 2, is what we've got on test here.The Huaw...
Packed full of sensors, Battery life is impressive, Android Wear 2.0 out of the box, Plenty of fitness/tracking data...
Loses the charm of the original, Fiddly to use, Build quality feels a bit cheap, Questionable heart rate data...
Imagine Huawei would have just revamped its simple, but slick, original Wear watch. Imagine an original Huawei Watch with Android Wear 2.0 out of the box, packing NFC for Android Pay, GPS for run tracking and a better battery life. That's what we wanted f...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-05-13 10:07:59
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Full review and ratings: The Huawei Watch 2 is a jarring change from the original, and Josh is here to explain why going Wear 2.0 is both good and bad for Huawei's smart wearable.Download the AndroidAuthority App: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: —————...
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Google's Android Wear 2.0 update is slowly but surely making its way to existing smartwatches like Fossil's Q lineup, but you may want to buy a new watch altogether after you've seen the Huawei Watch 2 Sport and Classic.While there will be plenty of othe...
Android Wear 2.0 is polished, Watch Mode offers 25-day battery life, Comfortable and lightweight, Offers array of sensors, Removable bands...
Screen is too small, No rotating crown, Occasional long load times...
Yes. If you're interested in Android Wear and smartwatches in general, the Huawei Watch 2 Sport won't disappoint. If you own an iPhone, though, you'll want to buy the Apple Watch Series 2 instead. That being said, you may want to wait a few weeks or even...
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Announced alongside the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones at 2017’s MWC technology show, the Huawei Watch 2 comes in a fitness-orientated “Sport” version and a more stylish classic variant. Both watches have largely the same core feature set, but with a few ke...
Decent battery life, Packed with sensors, Android Wear 2...
Expensive, Plastic strap looks nasty...
There are some irritations, then, with the Huawei Watch 2, but in general, I like it. The battery life is good, I like the look of both variants, and it's packed with all the sensors you could possibly need.Android Wear 2 makes it simple to use and adds t...
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Is there a good reason to own a smartwatch? That relatively few people have bought one tells us many still struggle to answer that head-scratcher.Exercise tracking, wrist notifications and just having something cool-looking to wear are main excuses to buy...
One of the longer-lasting Wear watches, Packed full of features...
Boring design lets down high-quality build, Sketchy on-watch GPS, Not swim-ready, Expensive...
The Huawei Watch 2 is the sort of watch we should probably have seen a year after Android Wear appeared, not three years. But that's a knock on Google as much as Huawei.It's not as pretty as the original Huawei Watch or the LG Watch Style, and that matter...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-05-13 10:08:02
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Is there a good reason to own a smartwatch? That relatively few people have bought one tells us many still struggle to answer that head-scratcher. Exercise tracking, wrist notifications and just having something cool-looking to wear are main excuses to...
The Huawei Watch 2 is the sort of watch we should probably have seen a year after Android Wear appeared, not three years. But that's a knock on Google as much as Huawei.It's not as pretty as the original Huawei Watch or the LG Watch Style, and that matter...
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Is there a good reason to own a smartwatch? That relatively few people have bought one tells us many still struggle to answer that head-scratcher.Exercise tracking, wrist notifications and just having something cool-looking to wear are main excuses to buy...
One of the longer-lasting Wear watches, Packed full of features...
Boring design lets down high-quality build, Sketchy on-watch GPS, Not swim-ready, Expensive...
The Huawei Watch 2 is the sort of watch we should probably have seen a year after Android Wear appeared, not three years. But that's a knock on Google as much as Huawei. It's not as pretty as the original Huawei Watch or the LG Watch Style, and that matt...
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The smartwatch industry has been stagnating in recent times, so it was good to see a big launch at MWC 2017 after months of very little activity. The Huawei Watch 2 was unveiled alongside Huawei's latest flagship smartphone – the P10 – and at first sight...
The Huawei Watch 2 is an impressive smartwatch in many regards. It's packed with the full array of sensors and features, offers fully functioning 4G connectivity, and if you don't like the sporty looks, the toned-down Classic looks a touch more attractive...
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When Huawei launched its original Watch in the UK it was in association with GQ, the men's lifestyle brand. The Chinese maker's desire to push its fashion-forward smartwatch to an image conscious crowd was clear. Thing is, the Watch, despite its glitzy im...
Wearability and solid design, Android Wear functionality means phone-free control, 4G option, Two day battery life (on Wi-Fi only)...
Strap is cheap in look and feel, No rotational dial control, Battery life on 4G, Huawei Health app can be irksome...
Huawei has been sensible with its Watch 2 choices. The boost in features means its potentially perfect for runners or smartwatch seeking fans alike, with Android Wear 2.0 allowing far greater control and personalisation without digging in quite as deep as...
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Huawei took to the stage on Sunday 26 March 2017 to announce not only its flagship for 2017, the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, but also its' second generation smartwatch, the Huawei Watch 2. However, while the original Huawei Watch was for the fashion consciou...
While the Huawei Watch 2 seems to be a huge improvement over the first-generation smartwatch, we're withholding our verdict until we get one back to PC Advisor towers to properly put it through its paces.Tags:Wearable TechBest prices todayRetailer Price D...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-18 03:38:02
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Update: The Huawei Watch 2 is now available for purchase in the US. Head down to check out where you can snag one for yourself.Smartwatches need more features. At least that's what Huawei told us at CES 2017, and it's now made good on its word with the...
If you're a fan of the Huawei Watch 2's rugged looks, and the wide array of features and fitness options it packs into its modest frame, then it won't let you down – assuming you have the money lying around not doing anything else.Smartwatches are, for mo...
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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...
With just a handful of watches that can claim they are built for Android Wear 2.0, the Huawei Watch 2 Classic doesn't have a ton of competition. And with Moto and Asus reportedly abandoning the Wear platform, that doesn't seem likely to change anytime soo...
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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...
With just a handful of watches that can claim they are built for Android Wear 2.0, the Huawei Watch 2 Classic doesn't have a ton of competition. And with Moto and Asus reportedly abandoning the Wear platform, that doesn't seem likely to change anytime soo...
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The Huawei Watch 2 is one of the best Android Wear smartwatches we've looked at. Simple to use, it lets you access all of the functions of your smartphone without having to take it out of your pocket. But it's more than that - it's a personal trainer on y...
Has a 4G Nano SIM card slot, so you can make calls, send messages and access internetbased functions of the watch without having to take your phone with you, The straps can be changed to different colours and styles, allowing your to personalise it, Googl...
It's not waterproof and can't be used for swimming, When used with an iPhone the functionality is limited...
There's plenty to love about the Huawei Watch 2! It's got an excellent battery life, lasting up to two full days, and it's got some great fitness functions including training reports and the ability to get workouts on your wrist. We love that the smart wa...
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Huawei's presence at MWC 2017 in Barcelona wasn't difficult to notice with not only the launch of the colourful Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, but also the Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic. Huawei's new sports-focused smartwatch offers impressive fitness trac...
Apple's Apple Watch Series 2 is a huge improvement from the first-generation Apple Watch, but we're not sure it's enough to compete with the 4G-enabled Huawei Watch 2. Featuring more impressive fitness tracking, standalone support and Android Wear 2.0, Hu...
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Huawei announced the Huawei Watch 2 on 26 March 2017 and while it's still early days we do have some information about the new features so in this article we are comparing it to the Apple Watch 2 in an attempt to gage just how much of a so called Apple Wa...
The Huawei Watch is cheaper, but in many ways it should be as it lacks the style and sophistication of the Apple Watch. However, perhaps the addition of 4G makes up for all the other failings.In nearly every way that we feel counts, the Apple Watch 2 is b...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2017-07-02 04:24:44
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Although I never reviewed the original Huawei Watch, from the little time that I played with it as well as reading about it, Huawei managed to surprise almost everyone with it. It was a very well built watch that looked classy and ticked all the right box...
Good Fitness Options, Excellent Battery Life...
Smaller screen that its predecessor, Loses the elegance of the original Huawei Watch...
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It's not difficult to picture the smartwatch being in a precarious position, especially now with dedicated fitness tracking smartbands making a splash. The Apple Watches notwithstanding, it takes a smartwatch that does more than being a second screen that...
Has all the sensors to be used as a fitness tracker, Respectable battery life, Phone independence, Relatively light, Android Wear 2.0 is easy to navigate...
Smaller display than before, Fixed bezel a missed opportunity for Android Wear 2.0, Better waterproofing would've made it a true running watch...
The Huawei Watch 2 is, in essence, half a running watch and half a smartwatch. It comes with all the sensors and tools of a running watch, along with Android Wear 2.0 and the ability to install and run apps, as well as make calls.But unfortunately, while...
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When Huawei introduced their first Watch, it was one of the best looking smartwatches of 2015. It had a classic round face design with a premium looking stainless steel case. The original Huawei Watch also had one of the largest screens with a full-circl...
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Huawei first showed off the Huawei Watch 2 (herein the HW2) in Barcelona back in February, when it debuted alongside the Huawei P10 at Mobile World Congress. I eagerly rushed to the booth to get some hands on time, only to be disappointed, finding that mo...
The HW2 is a watch of contrast; it offers two of the most in-demand features that smart watch users have been clamouring for, adn they work really well. If you're buying a smartwatch and living on the bleeding edge is your thing, then today this is the wa...
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EISA.eu Updated:
2017-08-18 04:18:50
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Whether you're looking for a classy-looking timekeeper or a useful sports partner, Huawei's Watch 2 is the one. Coming in both classic and sport versions, this smart watch is fully self-contained thanks to its integrated 4G connectivity. The ceramic bezel...
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The Huawei Watch 2 is the first smartwatch in Australia that supports 4G, and that's just one of its many tricks. Running Android Wear, it's simple but powerful. This is the first watch you can use properly without your phone in Australia — and that comes...
If you want an Android Wear smartwatch, the $599 Huawei Watch 2 is one of the best. It has every feature you could want in a 2017 watch — GPS tracking for your runs whenever you're not carrying your phone, and 4G for when you want to do anything else — wh...
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When it first came out, the Huawei Watch was a super premium metal smart watch with one of the highest display resolutions at the time. Coming with a difficult to adjust metal band and Huawei Wear exclusive functionality along with a very high price tag...
Honestly, I have mixed feelings about the Huawei Watch 2. One one hand, it is great that it offers many more functions and better battery life than before as a smart connected device. On the other hand, the original Huawei Watch looks and feels a lot bett...
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The pitch for the Huawei Watch 2 is a coin which, like most coins, has two sides. On one hand, its mere existence works to distinguish Huawei as a tech brand that's not just experimenting or flirting with the smartwatch category but one reasonably committ...
Good battery life, Solid performance...
Display too small, 4G connectivity isn't elegant, No waterproofing...
The Huawei Watch is a slick, second-generation device that irons out the kinks of the past, emerging from the chrysalis of iteration as the fully-fledged smartwatch it always could have been, given patience...
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The pitch for the Huawei Watch 2 is a coin which, like most coins, has two sides. On one hand, its mere existence works to distinguish Huawei as a tech brand that's not just experimenting or flirting with the smartwatch category but one reasonably committ...
Good battery life, Solid performance...
Display too small, 4G connectivity isn't elegant, No waterproofing...
The Huawei Watch is a slick, second-generation device that irons out the kinks of the past, emerging from the chrysalis of iteration as the fully-fledged smartwatch it always could have been, given patience...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2017-11-29 13:24:29
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The Bluetooth Sport version is down to £180 from £330, the 4G version of the watch is down from £380 to £210 (both huge 45% reductions), while the Watch 2 Classic is down to £250 from £410 – a 39% price cut. Considering how good the Huawei Watch 2 is, tha...
Decent battery life, Packed with sensors, Android Wear 2...
Expensive, Plastic strap looks nasty...
A smartwatch packed with sensors that looks good and has Android Wear 2 onboard. We like it...
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You've likely noticed that Fitbit has launched its proper smartwatch, the Ionic, and that Samsung has also got new Gear wearables. Well both are in our chart. We've rounded up some of the smartest watches to potentially grace your arm in 2017, but includ...
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When it comes to being “in the loop”, sometimes you're simply not able to keep checking your phone. So, for that those important messages or notifications, this is where the smartwatch has tried to help out. But is it all it hoped to be? Even after severa...
I love the idea of smartwatches, being able to check all your notifications on your wrist and reply if needed is so handy. So is being able to pay contactless. Leaving your phone or wallet in your pocket, it's great.Unfortunately, even though I am a huge...
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If you're sick and tired of reaching into your pocket for your smartphone every time someone sends you a messange on WhatsApp, you might find the convenience of a smartwatch – which delivers notifications straight to your wrist over a Bluetooth connection...
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The watch is circular at 4.2cm across and chunky at 1.4cm thick with the supplied strap the total weight is 57 grams. Both the watch and strap are what they call carbon black.The watch can be used using Bluetooth connection from your phone – the way I u...
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The Huawei Watch 2 has plenty to appeal to runners, but a bland design and small screen means it falls just short of the podium. The Huawei Watch 2 is the follow-up to 2015's Huawei Watch, and it currently sits as the Android Wear alternative to the Huaw...
Comfortable and lightweight design, Android Wear 2.0 is a big improvement, Plenty of sports sensors, NFC and Android Pay convenience...
Small display, Thick bezels, Uninspiring design...
The Huawei Watch 2 has plenty to appeal to runners, but a bland design and small screen means it falls just short of the podium.ProsComfortable and lightweight designAndroid Wear 2.0 is a big improvementPlenty of sports sensorsNFC and Android Pay convenie...
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BARCELONA—Huawei launched the lovely P10 and P10 Plus phones at MWC, but we're equally excited about its two new smartwatches. The original Huawei Watch was one of the best-looking Android Wear devices out of the gate, and the Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 C...
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New smartwatch Huawei Watch 2 2018 were recently introduced officially. It comes with nanoSIM (or eSIM) support for connection to 4G networks. It means that you don't need a smartphone, and leave it at home. The smartwatch can make calls, receive SMS, etc...
Huawei Watch 2 2018 has almost the same battery life as Apple Watch. However, if you use an Android smartphone, then Huawei Watch 2 2018 will be better choice than Apple gadget. From other side, if you have an iPhone, I do not think there is a better opti...
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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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