Price and Availability
The Huawei Watch D2 is available in the UK for £349.99, although it remains unavailable in the US and Australia due to Huawei’s market limitations, stemming from its continued US ban. This price places the Watch D2 in a higher range for a smartwatch, particularly one that doesn’t offer a complete suite of typical smartwatch features, but its innovative blood pressure monitoring system justifies part of the cost.
Design
The Huawei Watch D2 features a 1.82-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 × 408 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and excellent clarity with a pixel density of 347 PPI. While the display is high-quality, a thinner bezel would enhance its aesthetics. The watch measures 48 × 38 mm with a thickness of 13.3 mm—making it feel quite bulky on the wrist. On the side, a rotating crown and a function button provide tactile control options, though the touchscreen is often more convenient for navigating.
The Watch D2’s premium materials ensure durability, while the strap options—Black Fluoroelastomer and White Composite Leather—provide comfort and style. The unique blood pressure airbag strip is integrated into the watch strap, adding cushioning and convenience. Additionally, the watch includes a wireless USB-A charger with a magnetic connection, ensuring easy charging.
Key Features
The standout feature of the Huawei Watch D2 is its Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), which uses a built-in airbag within the strap to offer easy, on-demand blood pressure readings without the need for a traditional cuff. The D2 also allows for 24-hour auto-monitoring, which is useful for capturing blood pressure patterns throughout the day and night, though night-time monitoring may disturb lighter sleepers.
Additional health features include ECG analysis, heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and advanced sleep tracking with metrics for heart rate, respiratory rate, and abnormal breathing. The watch also offers sleep aids like white noise and relaxing music. Basic smartwatch functions—such as notifications, call management, and offline music playback—are included, though it lacks certain conveniences like contactless payments and support for streaming apps like Spotify or WhatsApp audio.
Performance
In testing, the Watch D2’s blood pressure monitoring proved accurate, delivering consistent readings close to known baselines. However, occasionally positioning issues caused some variability in results. Other tracking metrics, like sleep and GPS, worked smoothly and accurately. The watch’s exercise tracking capabilities performed well in various activities, with accurate GPS tracking and reliable metrics.
Battery life varies based on usage, lasting up to six days under normal conditions but decreasing with intensive monitoring.
The Huawei Watch D2 is available in the UK for £349.99, approximately equivalent to $445 USD. However, this smartwatch isn’t officially available in the United States due to Huawei’s market restrictions. The Watch D2 is also sold in China but has limited availability globally.
Final Thoughts
The Huawei Watch D2 stands out for its advanced health monitoring features, particularly blood pressure tracking, which is rare in smartwatches. While it’s a bit bulky and lacks some advanced smartwatch features, the combination of health tools and robust design makes it a compelling choice for those focused on wellness.
