Review: 8 Reasons Why HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is an Awesome Watch for Runners

HUAWEI has been relentless and committed in catering to different needs of consumers with its line-up of innovative products. With that in mind, recently HUAWEI has introduced the perfect watch for enthusiast runners – the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner, fitted with technological advancements and modern features. Thanks to the generous people at Huawei, we get the chance to review this watch before it is launched.

What’s in the box? Watch the unboxing HERE.

1. Watch x 1
2. Charging cradle x 1
3. Charging cable x 1
4. User Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card x 1
5. Watch strap （122 mm x 22 mm ）x 1
6. Watch strap （107 mm x 22 mm ）x 1

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner, the first "professional" runner watch developed with Huawei’s latest technologies and innovations on health and fitness monitoring. We had the watch for two weeks and here are the 8 features we love about this new running-centric watch.

1. Awesome design and wearability 

It is ultralight, the display is clear under the sun and comes with an antibacterial silicone watch strap. It uses a lightweight and high-strength composite fiber watch case, which not only increases durability, but it also reduces the inaccuracy of GPS and enhances the positioning efficiency. Also, it is matched with a silicon nitride ceramic ultra-light bezel and aerospace-grade titanium alloy crown.

2. Intuitive interface touch screen

There is hardly any learning curve to overcome after getting the watch out of the box. First you have to download the Huawei Health App. The pairing was a breeze. 

The default watch face provides all the info/ function I need. I don't have to change anything even though there are plenty of customisable watch faces to choose from.  To access the info/function, all you have to do is to tap of the icon button, and it will jump right into the app. So, for running features, all you need to do is to tap on the "running man" icon on the face of the watch. Alternatively you can press the sport/ lap button below the crown.

Navigation/ scrolling can be done easily by swiping the touch screen or by turning the crown.  

3. Accurate and reliable GPS performance

It locks into the satellite signal almost instantaneously outdoor while other watches may struggle for a bit.

 

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is the first sports watch with a suspended hidden antenna design. The innovative watch lug central connection design and the polymer fibre material wrapping around the antenna can greatly reduce interference factors such as metal and make the antenna signal more accurate and reliable. It has great performance in a small watch body and features five major satellite systems: GPS + Beidou + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS. Among them, GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, and HUAWEI WATCH 3 are global satellite positioning systems, and QZSS is an independent satellite positioning system developed by Japan, which mainly covers Southeast Asia.

4. Accurate dynamic heart rate through hardware and software upgrade

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner supports the new HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.0+, which increased to eight photodiodes from four, and moving from a four-point arrangement to an improved circular arrangement.

5. Running Ability Index (RAI)

Equipped with the Running Ability Index (RAI), the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is able to measure the performance of the user based on the heart rate, pace, distance and other factors to accurately measure the performance and progress in real time. That’s not all, to help improve your progress over time, the watch also features Scientific Training Plan which analysis the user’s workout data and intelligently curate a personalised training plan for the user.

6. Preset Running Courses

This feature is great especially for new runners. It is almost like having a coach running beside you. You can choose from the following depending on your training goals.

1. Run/ Walk - Basic (22 min)
2. Run/ Walk - Advanced (25 min)
3. Easy Run (28 min)
4. Fat Burning Run - Basic (36min)
5. Fat Burning Run - Advanced (46min)
6. Fat Burning Run - MIIT (26 min)
7. MAF180 - Basic (30 min)
8. MAF180 - Advanced (46 min)
9. Aerobic Endurance Run (36 min)
10. Long Slow Distance (66 min)
11. Cruise Intervals (29 min)
12. Tempo Run(26 min)
13. HIIT Run (23 min)

I find the real time voice guidance really useful. I can concentrate on the running without having to look at my watch/ smart phone all the time. When running, the watch can broadcast the current heart rate, pace, and other training goals in real time, and reminds me to adjust my running pace to the desired running goals more efficiently.

7. Long battery life.

According to HUAWEI, the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner comes with a remarkable 14-day battery life with a typical usage and 8-day long with a heavy usage. Now, you would not have to worry about charging your watch after every use. To charge the watch, just place it on the magnetic charging cradle and connect it to a USB charging port.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner also supports reverse wireless charging, so just place the watch at the back of your Huawei smartphone and the watch will be ready for another run.

8. Auto-detection of Work Out

How many of you have had this experience before - you have run a couple of kilometers only to realise that you had forgotten to start your watch? With this function, you can say goodbye to that problem, once an for all. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is smart enough to detect the changes in the activity intensity to remind you to track your run. It also applies to walking, cross-training and rowing machine.

The verdict: The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is a joy to use. It is fitted with all the features and technology you need to help you move a step closer to your running goals. HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is not only runner’s personal coach, but also their health management assistant with all-day health monitoring.

Get your HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner NOW at the HUAWEI Experience Store, or across HUAWEI official platforms such as HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada.

Join HUAWEI’s Virtual Running Event “Run! Run! Runner!” and Stand A Chance to Win The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner

How to participate in the running event:

1. Register yourself for the Run! Run! Runner! Virtual Running event via this link.
2. Put on your running gears and run for 10KM (cumulative) between 13 December until 20 December.
3. When you complete your 10KM run, participants are able to get an e-medal and a RM100 OFF HUAWEI Online Voucher* for HUAWEI Watch GT Runner.

Who can participate?

1. All resident of Malaysia; and
2. 18 years of age and above as of 13 December 2021.

Share For Extra Prizes:

1. Screenshot and share the lit up ‘Run! Run! Runner!’ e-medal on your Facebook account with caption about the running event and include hashtags #RunRunRunner #HUAWEIWatchGTRunner #huaweihealth, and tag @HUAWEIMOBILEMY
2. Three (3) eligible winners will be selected randomly by HUAWEI to win the prizes which includes HUAWEI Watch GT Runner, a HUAWEI Watch Fit and a HUAWEI Band 6

Remarks:

• Only Participants who registered will qualify to enter the Contest. You may read the terms and conditions here.
• Participants will be required to submit prove of participating with a screenshot of the lit up e-medal to qualify for the ‘Share For Extra Prizes’ prize(s).
• Winners will be randomly selected and announced on HUAWEI Mobile Facebook Page.