Huawei Watch GT

Great screen ; Good tracking abilities ; Nice design

Compatibility issues ; Few smart features

A capable running watch with a standout screen, but there are some compatibility concerns and charging is slow

Pretty design ; Great battery life ; Solid fitness tracking

Lacks smart functionality ; Doesn't work with some popular fitness apps

The Huawei Watch GT is a competent running watch, but its smart functionality needs work.

Lightweight ; Fast and accurate GPS ; Responsive touch screen ; A great option for those with visual impairment

Data fields are small ; Huawei Health app takes some time to get used to ; It's best to use running headphones to listen to the feedback to the AI Running Coach when running ; Large watch case might not fit well on smaller wrists ; It would be better...

Huawei's first dedicated running smartwatch, the Watch GT Runner, is essentially a lightweight version of the Huawei Watch GT 3, a capable wearable on its own terms. The Watch GT Runner doesn't offer quite as many features as Garmin or Polar watches,...

Excellent heart rate monitoring ; Lightweight and comfortable ; Super bright and clear display ; Beginner-friendly training tools

No contactless payments ; GPS less accurate than expected ; Not available in the US

Incredible battery life Solid design Affordable price

No third-party app access Not built for contactless payments Limited phone app

Huawei has dropped the Wear OS software it normally runs on its smartwatches, instead switching to its own OS – and that’s mostly to the detriment of the Watch GT. That said, the battery life and price of the Watch GT will make it an appealing choice...

Lightweight design makes it ideal for exercise ; Bright and colourful AMOLED display ; Dynamic running plans are very useful ; Accurate fitness and workout tracking ; Decent battery life

Limited contactless payment support ; No support for music streaming ; Third-party app selection is poor

With the GT Runner, Huawei has created a compelling smartwatch for runners that ticks many of the right boxes. It has long battery life, super health monitoring, accurate run tracking and a lightweight, waterproof design that makes it ideal for wearing...

Long battery life ; Great screen ; Information is well organised ; Great all-round performance

Lacking in features ; Screen doesn't have always-on mode ; Low refresh rate makes animations stutter ; Needs more apps and third-party support

The Watch GT has so much potential. With its fantastic OLED display and all the hardware you could need to track virtually any activity, it's an ideal modern fitness partner. However, low frame-rate and no always-on display are limiting factors as a...

Lovely light design for active use ; Useful running software features ; Works with external heart rate monitors

Few great running apps available ; Promised GPS improvements not quite there ; Smartwatch experience favours Android users

If you’ve been hoping for a Huawei wearable that offers pretty much everything you need to track serious runs, you’ll have time for the Watch GT Runner

Great lightweight design ; Gorgeous bright detailed display ; In-depth running tracking and feedback

Basic smartwatch functionality ; Feature limitations on iOS ; No smaller 42mm variant

The Huawei Watch GT Runner is the ideal wearable if you're passionate about running, whether you're new to the sport or training for your next marathon. It's lightweight, with insightful analytics and the battery lasts for days at a time, but it's also...