In less than a decade, a smartwatch has gone from an experimental device to must-have tech for millions of people around the world. And it’s easy to see why.
With a smartwatch, you can easily track workouts, monitor sleep or keep an eye on your physical and mental health, all directly from your wrist. Alongside support for phone calls and notifications, it’s a comprehensive companion throughout daily life.
However, nearly every smartwatch out there is compromised in some way, whether it’s poor battery life, a cheap build or inaccurate tracking. Not the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, though. The WATCH GT 5 Pro combines a high-end, premium design with top-tier accuracy and up to two full weeks on a single charge.
That’s impressive on its own, yet the WATCH GT 5 Pro and the regular WATCH GT 5 boast a range of other benefits that set it apart from the competition. Let’s explore each in more detail.
1. A stunning, durable design to suit you
The WATCH GT 5 Series continues Huawei’s tradition for smartwatches with high-end, stylish designs. Across regular (41mm or 46mm) and Pro (42mm or 46mm) versions, there are no fewer than twelve different styles to choose from.
On the Pro model, you have the option for aerospace-grade titanium alloy or nano-ceramic designs. The latter comes with gold design accents, so it feels like a traditional luxury watch yet can do so much more. And an EasyFit 3.0 design allows the strap to easily be swapped out according to the occasion.
Crucially, durability hasn’t been compromised to get there. Sapphire glass on the Pro has a hardness rating of 8, making it impressively robust. Meanwhile, the watch offers 5ATM water resistance and is safe to use for diving from up to 40m.
The customisation options continue once you turn on the watch. Compared to previous generations, the regular Watch GT 5 features 11 new watch faces, while the Pro has 13 new additions. No matter your unique style, the GT 5 Series has you covered at every stage.
2. Supporting your physical wellbeing
The WATCH GT 5 and GT 5 Pro offer all the health monitoring features we’ve come to expect of a modern smartwatch, including heart rate, blood oxygen and an estimate of calories burned.
However, the Pro also offers an electrode-built ECG button, allowing you to get a more in-depth look at your heart health at the touch of a button. Alongside detailed sleep tracking and exercise activity levels, the watch offers a comprehensive overview of your physical health.
Alongside wind-down exercises such as yoga and pilates, the Watch GT 5 Series is here to help support your wellbeing.
3. Extensive sports and exercise tracking
The WATCH GT 5 Series’ primary function is for tracking workouts, and it’s something both regular and Pro models excel at.
A total of over 100 different sports modes are supported, with some offering dedicated modes to help you get the most out of your exercise. Modes for outdoor sports, cycling and Professional Trail Running, plus Running Form Analysis, are features you won’t find on many smartwatches.
And if you opt for the Pro model, you’ll unlock dedicated options for free diving and golf. Professional Trail Running Functions here also include segment-based navigation, contour lines and full-colour Routes with Map, making it an ideal companion for outdoor activities.
4. Master the golf course
The WATCH GT 5 Pro is a golfer’s dream, offering a range of tailored features to help you improve your game. With over 15,000 golf course maps from around the world, you can quickly get a sense of every hole you’re about to play.
What’s more, HUAWEI’s Sunflower Positioning System uses GPS to give you accurate distance information in real time. You can instantly see how far you are away from the front, centre or back of the green, or another specific spot that you’re aiming for.
If you’re looking to lower your handicap, the Watch GT 5 Pro is the wearable for you.
5. Excellent accuracy
All this data is great, but you need to be able to rely on it. Luckily, the WATCH GT 5 Series features the HUAWEI TruSense system, which allows health and fitness data to be collected fast, accurately and comprehensively.
Using a range of advanced technologies, it offers heart rate accuracy to within 5bpm, even during more challenging exercises such as interval training or skipping.
Elsewhere, the HUAWEI Sunflower Positioning System that provides golf distances can also be used to track your location, giving accurate insight into your specific route, distance covered and pace.
6. Incredible battery life
All too often, modern smartwatches are let down by poor battery life. But not the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series.
On 41mm versions of the regular model and 42mm models of the Pro, you’ll get up to seven full days of usage on a single charge. However, 46mm variants of both regular and Pro extend that to up to 14 days. That’s as much as two full weeks without having to reach for the charger.
7. Available to everyone
Another big reason to go for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series is its universal compatibility. Whether you’ve got an iPhone, Android phone or Huawei device running EMUI, you’ll be able to seamlessly connect it to either of the watches.
And despite offering so much, they remain excellent value for money. The WATCH GT 5 starts at just £229.99 in the UK, while the GT 5 Pro starts at £329.99. From 19 September to 22 October, you’ll even get a free pair of HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i wireless earbuds.
