The watch looks and functions great, although it is rather bulky and lacking advanced smartwatch features.
It sits neatly as part of the strip and (if anything) provides an extra layer of comfort.
It required a certain level of accurate positioning on the wrist.
Wide market appeal might therefore be lacking.
Having worn this watch for a number of weeks, I’m left with an overall positive feeling.
It looks great, performs well, and provides an adequate extension to my smartphone.
Blood pressure monitoring is certified by the EU’s Medical equipment Regulation body.
The gadget is also available in China but that’s as far as Huawei’s market’s stretch.
Huawei continues to be banned in the US, which seriously limits the company’s markets.
The colour display has a resolution of 480 408 pixels with a PPI of 347.
Text and graphics look absolutely fantastic with a high level of clarity, definition, and vibrancy.
There were no signs of pixelation or definition problems.
The display is encased by a black or gold case, which frames the watch nicely.
The watch itself is sized at 48 38 mm.
The aluminium alloy case continues back to the rear of the watch where a black plastic panel takes over.
The thickness is 13.3 mm, although this is at the thinnest location and excludes the sensor area.
To the side of the watch is a rotating crown and a function/ECG button.
These perform well and enhance the overall operation of the watch.
I did find myself using the touchscreen more than the buttons but they’re there if you want them.
The watch is built with premium materials, giving significant strength to the quality and level of durability.
There are two watch strap options, including ‘Black Fluoroelastomer’ and ‘White Composite Leather’.
I was testing the former.
The material looks great and, more importantly, feels nice on the wrist.
The locking mechanism provides a quick and easy way to take the watch on and off.
The blood pressure monitor airbag strip is directly connected to the watch strap itself.
The watch ships with a wireless USB-A charger, which is better than most that I have tested.
The watch magnetically connects to the charger and doesn’t require the watch to be in any particular orientation.
It inflates quickly and easily, providing everything required to take this vital health metric.
The idea behind the feature is to provide blood pressure monitoring at will without a large cuff.
The Watch D2 lets users run a 24-hour auto-monitoring plan.
This is helpful for noticing trends across a whole day, including when you’re sleeping.
Another relevant feature is the ECG analysis.
Huawei have improved their technology from the Watch D, now providing more accurate and responsive results.
It also includes white noise, natural soundscapes, and relaxing music to help you get to sleep.
It’s all got to be done through your phone.
With the air-bag inflating, I was keen to see what the results would be.
I’m aware of what my normal blood pressure levels are and the watch delivered results within that spectrum.
I then took the watch out and about while I walked, ran, played football, and cycled.
The D2 picked up GPS without any problems at all and accurately detected where I was located.
All of this was displayed on maps and I experienced no problems with the watch getting this wrong.
Battery life is advertised as six days with normal usage.
Should I buy the Huawei Watch D2?
It’s fast, effective, and a big leap in smartwatch technology.
Battery life does reduce significantly if regular ABPM is performed.
It offers a Double-Tap gesture, all-day battery life, and excellent health features.
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Suunto Race SOne of the best watches for runners or athletes in general.
Fantastic tracking features and a long battery life provide users with everything required to get exercising.
I focused on blood pressure monitoring, ECG analysis, and exercise tracking.
I tracked walking, running, football, and cycling to give a good spread of activities.
I paired the watch with the Huawei Health app to get the complete health tracking experience offered by Huawei.
