A smart watch that has visibly increased the number of people wearing it even in the town.
Some people may be thinking about purchasing a high-performance model for use in health management, dieting, exercise recording and motivation.
One of the latest models recommended for such people is the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 smart watch released in December 2021.
HUAWEI's GT series is a high-end series with all-round functions from daily health management to sports measurement functions.
The latest model "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3" is also very versatile.
The following is a list of the main installed specifications investigated by the editorial department.
Except for cashless payments and the inability to add apps in the App Store or Google Play Store, this model has most of the key features found in smartwatches.
In addition to receiving various notifications from smartphones and measuring heart rate and exercise, it is also equipped with a microphone and speaker, which is unique to the high-end series.
■ Installation specifications
* The following installed specifications are based on data from the editorial department.
Also, unlike the Apple Watch, which can only be used by iPhone users, HUAWEI's smartwatch can be used on both Android and iPhone.
There are two types of "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3", a sports model and a classic model, and there are two sizes, 46 mm and 42 mm.
The estimated market price varies depending on the size and model, and ranges from 30,580 yen to 34,980 yen including tax.
This time we will deliver a usage review of the 46mm series sports model (black)!
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This is the package that arrived.
It comes in a black case and has a luxurious feel that is not different from the price.
I will take it out from the inside and proceed with the pairing work.
Proceed from language selection to app installation.
The app can be installed by reading the QR code, so it's very easy.
With a cheap smartwatch of several thousand yen, it takes time to install it, and some models do not support Japanese, but HUAWEI's products are very reassuring.
The pairing was completed successfully!
Then, I will actually use it.
First, check the appearance-basic functions!
The 46mm model is equipped with an AMOLED touch screen with a large screen of 1.43 inches.
The feature is that the visibility is very high.
Another feature is its beauty as a wristwatch.
When the 3D curved glass is exposed to light, it gives off a soft glow and wears a sophisticated beauty.
And the touch screen is responsive and the operation feels very smooth.
As shown in the video below, you can easily recall exercise data such as heart rate, weather, and the number of steps of the day by swiping.
You will also receive various notifications from your smartphone, so the frequency of issuing your smartphone will surely decrease.
A wide variety of watch faces are also available.
As shown in the video below, you can change it by long-pressing → swiping, and there is also a watch face that you can customize the items to be displayed small on the screen.
Also, with this model, you can enlarge or reduce the application on the board by turning the rotary crown.
Quickly access the features you want.
By the way, the operation with such a rotating crown and the customization of the watch face are the signboard functions of Apple Watch.
It can be said that it is a high-end model that is conscious of Apple Watch, and it can be said that the comfort of operation is actually equivalent to that of Apple Watch.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 also supports wireless charging.
In addition to the genuine charger that comes with the product, you can also charge with a charger that supports wireless charging as shown in the above picture.
The "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 46 mm" has a battery life of up to 14 days, and the "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 42 mm" has a battery life of up to 7 days.
The battery life changes depending on how you use it, but if you do not use GPS etc. much and use it normally, the battery lasts for 4 to 5 days, so it is a highly functional and multifunctional model with a very good battery life. It can be said that.
If you connect the "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3" to your smartphone via Bluetooth, you can talk on the watch.
When you receive a call or LINE call to your smartphone, the above screen will be displayed, and if you select "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3", you can make a call with the microphone and speaker of "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3".
I actually tried the call, but I was able to make a call with the same usability as on a smartphone.
This is useful when exercising outdoors or when making a call while cooking!
Exercise-related functions are also very fulfilling!
"HUAWEI WATCH GT 3" supports more than 100 types of workout modes such as running, cycling, hiking, and swimming.
Whether you're swimming in the pool or sweating in the field, you can enjoy and record your workout.
It is also possible to have an "AI running coach" make a running plan.
Enter your height / weight, running distance last month, best time for past running (per 1km), etc., and decide the day of the week to exercise, and the menu will be assembled automatically.
In addition, this AI running coach function is also installed in the model released at the same time as "HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner", and it is explained in detail in the following review article.
A review of the use of the smart watch "HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner" for runners. Full of useful functions for beginners to advanced users!
In addition, there are many exercise-related functions that are useful for people who say, "I don't have the habit of exercising in earnest!"
As for running, various courses are prepared according to the level, and it is recommended for beginners to repeat "running" and "walking" every 2 to 3 minutes, 22 minutes "run / walk (beginner)". course.
It was a menu that even the author (middle-aged man) who does not have much exercise habits can handle without problems!
You can call the course by following the steps below.
And the result of actually practicing the course was displayed as follows.
Click "Details" to check more detailed indicators.
Since this model is compatible with GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS satellite systems, location information recording is extremely accurate.
It's fun to see the course you ran on the actual map!
By the way, even while running, there are various useful functions such as a voice notification saying "Please keep your heart rate within this range" when you are running and your heart rate rises too much.
If you press the "Dynamic Tracking" button on the app, you can look back on the route you ran with a dynamic video as shown below.And when you finish running, you can see the expected time when you run a half marathon or a full marathon, the VO2MAX value which is one of the indicators of the runner's ability, and your ability when compared with people of the same generation of the same generation. Will do it.
Just by wearing this smartwatch and running, you can objectively grasp your athletic ability, and if you continue running, it will be easier to realize the improvement in your ability.
I want to work on running in earnest from now on! It can be said that it is a perfect smart watch for those who say.
Check health-related functions!
This model also has a more accurate heart rate monitoring function than the previous model.
By increasing the number of photodiodes related to light-receiving sensitivity to eight and improving the AI algorithm, accurate heart rate monitoring is possible even during strenuous exercise.
As shown in the image above, it is convenient to constantly monitor your heart rate just by wearing it.
It also improves the accuracy of blood oxygen level data. This can also be monitored automatically.
The video when measured manually is as follows. It is convenient to be able to measure quickly like this.
There is also a function that vibrates the main unit and issues an alert when the blood oxygen level becomes lower than the set value.
In addition, quantified stress indicators and data such as skin temperature can be measured.
Of course, you can measure sleep and the number of steps.
There are so many health-related indicators that can be measured automatically and with high accuracy, so it is perfect as a smart watch used for maintaining health!High-performance model that can be used all-round!
In this way, the "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3" is an all-round model that covers all the functions that many people want from a smartwatch, centering on exercise and health-related functions.
If you want the latest high-performance smartwatch, this is the one you should consider!
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For those who want to use running mainly, I highly recommend the "HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner" reviewed below.
For other high-performance models, we also recommend the Apple Watch and Galaxy watch 4, which are also reviewed below, so please consider them as well!
* 1: This product has a water resistance of 50 meters based on ISO standard 22810: 2010. We do not recommend using it in warm water. * 2: Based on the test results of Huawei Lab. It varies depending on the actual usage conditions. * 3: Only for Android smartphones. * 4: The smartphone to shoot must be equipped with EMUI 8.1 or later. ● All images are images. It may be slightly different from the actual product. ● Specifications and performance of the listed products are subject to change without notice. ● This product is for daily exercise and health management, not a medical device. The data of this product cannot be used for medical practice or business / professional measurement that requires accuracy. ● HUAWEI and the HUAWEI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. ● Android ™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC. ● Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. in the United States. ● IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries and is used under license. ● Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
◇ "HUAWEI WATCH GT 3" product page https://consumer.huawei.com/jp/wearables/watch-gt3/
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