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Fitness and health tracking have come a long way in recent years. What used to be the domain of bulky pedometers or basic fitness bands has evolved into a market brimming with stylish smartwatches that promise to do way more than just track your steps. Today’s fitness wearables boast accurate heart rate monitoring on top of features like sleep analysis, recovery insights and even mental wellness tracking – all crammed into a sleek design that works well with workout gear, office wear or more casual attire.

Take Huawei’s latest smartwatch, the Watch GT 5 Series. This wearable aims to balance fitness functionality with a design that is a class apart from standard smartwatches, making you look and feel like you’re wearing a luxury timepiece. Whether you’re a serious athlete, a casual gym-goer, or someone who’s into wellness and looking for a device that tracks more than just the basics, this watch should have something for you.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
The GT 5 Pro is the largest and most robust model

Huawei Watch GT 5 design: stylish and built to last

Huawei has clearly put effort into making the Watch GT 5 Series as much a fashion statement as it is a fitness and health device. The GT 5 Pro has been built with high-end materials like aerospace-grade titanium and ceramic, which not only gives it that premium edge but makes sure it’s durable enough to handle whatever’s thrown at it.

What’s more, all the GT 5 models sport an EasyFit 3.0 design, which allows for easy strap swapping. This is ideal for those who want their watch to transition from gym workouts to the office without much messing around.

Fitness tracking: advanced yet accessible

This smartwatch is certainly not all about looks. When it comes to tracking fitness, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Series is just as impressive. Powered by the supremely accurate Huawei TruSense System, it covers all the basics – heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and stress levels – while making all of that data more accurate than ever (and it was already VERY accurate). GPS accuracy has also surged ahead, with Huawei improving its Sunflower Positioning system even in challenging environments like cities, great for runners and cyclists who need reliable data on their outdoor sessions.

Runners will also be pleased to hear about the Watch GT 5 Series’ Running Form Analysis feature, which gives feedback on things like ground contact time and vertical oscillation. This kind of data can help improve performance and reduce injury risk.

If running isn’t your jam, not to worry. This watch has support for over 100 other sports modes, from yoga to free diving. Whatever you’re into, it has something for just about every type of fitness enthusiast – especially golfers.

Loaded with over 15,000 golf courses from around the world, the Watch GT 5 Series gives you real-time data on distances, course layout, and hazards, making sure you’re always on top of your game. It’s like having a personal caddy right on your wrist.

However, it’s worth noting that these golf features, as well as Trail Running, are only available on the Pro versions, so depending on what you’re looking for the standard model may suffice.

For those who prioritise heart health, the Pro models also come equipped with ECG monitoring. This means you can check your heart’s electrical activity directly from your wrist, which is useful for anyone looking to keep an eye on their cardiovascular health. It’s an increasingly common feature in premium smartwatches, but a welcome option nonetheless.

Huawei Watch GT 5

Huawei Watch GT 5 battery life: lasting power

One of the most appealing aspects of the Huawei Watch GT 5 Series is its impressive battery life. With up to two weeks of power on the 46mm Pro model, and up to seven days on the smaller 42mm Pro, the watch is bound to outperform many of its competitors. Even with regular GPS tracking and fitness features running, it claims to hold its own – so you won’t be tethered to a charger every other day.

The long battery life, combined with its compatibility across EMUI, Android and iOS, makes the GT 5 Series a versatile smartwatch option that should slide seamlessly into your daily life, whatever your passion.