Huawei GT 5 First Impressions and Review

Posted On December 6, 2024

Smartwatches and fitness metrics have become more and more advanced through the years. With the health data that you can get from wearing your watch, it’s generally a good idea to wear them 24/7. The dilemma comes when you need to go to a formal gathering like a wedding, or a business event – that’s when we usually switch out our running watches (which tend to look sporty) for a more classy looking watch. 

The Huawei Watch GT 5 looks like it can be a solution to that problem.

Straight out of the box, the Huawei Watch GT 5, I dare say, is currently the most stylish and fashionable smartwatch in the market. We were sent the Black 46mm standard edition and I love how versatile it looks. Whether you’re going for that athletic and active lifestyle aesthetic, or when you need an I-mean-business look, there’s no need to switch out the GT 5 for a more suitable looking watch.

But the Huawei Watch GT 5 is not just about its looks, with cutting edge health and fitness tracking, here are some features we love as runners:

Enhanced Positioning Accuracy:

The Huawei Watch GT 5 introduces enhanced positioning accuracy through its Sunflower Positioning System, which uses a dual-band GNSS chip and adaptive algorithms to deliver highly precise tracking. This system improves route accuracy by 25% and distance and pace accuracy by 20%, making it an excellent tool for runners navigating complex environments whether your in the middle of the urban jungle or amidst dense trails.​

The watch seamlessly maps routes in real-time, ensuring that runners can rely on consistent and accurate data for distance and pace. This makes it a standout choice for those seeking a reliable GPS watch for more optimized training.

Track Return and Route Draw:

Do you sometimes feel like just running and exploring wherever your heart leads you? Track Return ensures you can easily find your way back to your starting point. Using the watch’s highly accurate GPS system, it retraces your route step-by-step. No more getting lost trying to find a way back home.

Wanna have fun and make the map your canvas? Route Draw allows users to pre-plan custom running or cycling routes through the Huawei Health app, so you can get as creative as you can with your routes. Note that at the time of this review, this feature only works for Manila, Cebu and Davao.

Running Coach:

As runners, we want to get the best out of our running era. To do so, we have to structure our runs to optimize progress. The Huawei watch GT 5’s Running form analysis feature provides more professional support to runners of all levels, helping users improve running performance while also reducing risk of injuries. The GT5 offers advanced running metrics such as ground contact time, vertical oscillation, and balance with an IMU sensor, giving runners the ability to analyse their form, preventing injuries or running more effectively and efficiently.

Overall impression:

Oftentimes, we’re forced to make the choice between form and function. The Huawei Watch GT 5 has both. It’s a solid choice for runners seeking accurate performance data, long battery life, and stylish versatility. 

Huawei GT 5 is available online at Shopee and Lazada. SRP 12,999 PHP.