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Timestamps:
00:00 Background
01:39 10 Things to Know
04:09 Heart Rate Test Spinning
07:26 Heart Rate Test Cycling
09:48 Heart Rate Test Weight Lifting
11:06 GPS Test
13:28 SpO2 Test
17:07 ECG Measurement
18:09 Sleep Stage Testing
22:11 Sleep Stage Test Overview
23:05 Sleep Timing
24:11 Step Test
25:30 Potential Issues with the GT3 Pro
26:14 GT3 vs GT3 pro
27:05 Health Tracking Conclusions
27:38 Final Thoughts
Intro: The watch comes in two sizes, the larger 46 mm GT 3 Pro with a 1.43 inch display, and a 43 mm version with a 1.32 inch display. HUAWEI sent me two versions to test, the 46mm version with the rubbery/plasticky straps and this more feminine ceramic 43 mm version. Both versions have the same sensor, but the battery life of the smaller version is rated at 7 days with normal usage, whereas the larger version is said to last 14 days. The larger version of the GT3 Pro will set you back at least 369 euros, whereas the 43 mm ceramic version comes the most expensive version at 549 euros. Compare this to current prices between roughly 199 and 249 euros for the non-pro version of the same watch. This means that the pro version is at least 170 euros more expensive than the non-pro version. On the back are the heart rate and oxygen saturation sensors, which are significantly better than those in the GT 2 series, as we saw in previous tests. On the right side of the Watch is one electrode of the ECG sensor, and on the bottom is the other one. By touching the sensor on the side of the watch with a finger of your other arm, you complete the circuit, and the watch is able to detect the electrical activity of your heart. The aim of the ECG sensor is to potentially detect specific issues you might have with your heart, such as atrial fibrillation, similar to what for instance the Apple Watch and Withings Scanwatch check. However, it is important to note that this should never be considered a medical device, and always have your heart checked by a medical professional if you suspect something is wrong. Also, the ECG functionality of the Watch is not yet available to the public, and HUAWEI told me it should be released at an unspecified time in the future. What I show here is a beta version of the app, and what the heart issues the watch scans for in the final version might change. Before getting to the results, two things to note are that the Watch is also suitable for both diving and golfing, given that it has maps for golfing pre-loaded and it is rated for free diving up to 30 meters.
Conclusions:
In terms of health and sports tracking there are a lot of things to love about the Huawei Watch GT3 Pro. Based on my testing, I find that the heart rate tracking is the best you can get on Android, and only the Apple Watch does ever so slightly better. The oxygen saturation sensor also appears to be able to detect when you have a low oxygen saturation, which is really good. The step counting is also not bad at all, and the GPS tracking is OK, though there are better watches out there for this. The sleep stage tracking is not something I would rely on, and I would only focus on the total time spent in bed.