It’s officially summer, the time to be active, outdoors or indoors, and it’s the perfect time to get a smart wearable that will help you track your activity. Track various health parameters, track your fitness performance, be a complement to your phone and be a fashionable accessory to complement your style.
The Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Huawei Band 7 are the latest pair from the Chinese giant that claims to do anything and everything. The Watch 2, in this more expensive elegant edition, comes with a charger and a Milanese strap with dual magnetic action, priced at €230. But you can also get a model with a leather strap, or a silicone strap for €180 or €180 respectively. €140.
The Huawei Band 7 also has its own magnetic charger and costs €55 at the time of writing.
Unboxing Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Band 7
Both bands have rectangular displays. The Watch Fit 2 is larger at 1.74-inches and slightly higher resolution at 336×480 and 336ppi, while the Band 7 has a 1.47-inch 194×368, 283ppi panel.
Both screens are AMOLED and offer excellent viewing angles, contrast and color. In fact, both smart wearables have an always-on display.
Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Band 7 screens
The Huawei Band 7 lasts longer on a charge – 10 days of heavy use and up to 14 days with moderate stress. The Watch Fit 2 promises 7 days of heavy use and up to 10 days of moderate use.
Finally, there is a big difference in the material of the band. The Huawei Watch 7 uses a black silicone strap with a simple plastic clasp. It’s comfortable and does a fine job of keeping the 16g watch on your wrist.
The Huawei Watch Fit 2 is heavier. Depending on the model, it can be 26g – Active, and 30g for the Classic and Elegant. The Active comes with silicone straps, the Classic is made of leather and the Elegant is made of metal with high-quality magnetic closures.
Please note that neither the Band 7 nor the Watch Fit 2 uses a standard strap mount. Both use Huawei’s proprietary mechanism, but there are plenty of first- and third-party bands available.
The Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Band 7. to wear
We’re now going to extensively test both the Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Band 7, so stay tuned for a review of both in a few weeks.