Huawei Watch GT5 vs GT5 Pro: Scientific Review

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[@Mau365PP]

Huawei Watch D ? 😢🙏

[@nyrnyr9569]

do you know a watch which called HUAWEI watch gt cyber?

[@jajoplayer]

Van you do the Amazfit Trex 3 and Helius Ring From them? As well as the combination of Both

[@bigdaddydrip6992]

Been waiting, wanted to buy but decided to wait for the best reviewer on a KZbin

[@DzikiFinansista]

Man, thank you for being so fast. Greetings from Poland.

[@Nowy2000]

Siema. Też planujesz zakup? Ja myślałem nad jakimś samsungiem typu 5 pro, 6 classic, 7 albo właśnie przedstawicielem huawei a te nowe wyglądają korzystnie cenowo.

[@DzikiFinansista]

​@@Nowy2000 Czekałem na wersję pro ale ten nowy design jest dla mnie mieszany. Dużo bardziej podoba mi się GT 3 pro z czarnym wykończeniem które optycznie powiększa ekran. Tutaj jest kolorowo i trochę bardziej sportowo więc się wacham...

[@AndreyZhuzhlin]

Huawei Watch GT3 Pro is the winner so far. Ok) Will save some money)

[@delpinsky]

more or less a month ago I bought a GT4, and considering this scientific review, the only thing I miss, is the possibility to use a small keyboard to answer to notifications...😎

[@Simon-ls8xf]

Man look gt4 and gt4 pro should have.been the same so this " scientific review" isn't really scientific 😂

[@wtfWhoIsIt]

I don't think Huawei is intentionally degrading its sensors. Rather, it is the randomness of the test on a specific day, with specific movements, ambient temperature, etc. Perhaps if we tested the gt3 pro again now, the results would be lower. What the author talks about in each video.

[@wtfWhoIsIt]

​@@Simon-ls8xf gt4 pro doesn't exist.

[@notext2]

New sensor can also take time to get zoned in. There have been several watches/trackers that improved quite a bit with software updates and better algorithms.

[@ismaelrivera1999]

Great review. You are the only one that give analytical results. When are you doing the Amazfit T rex3

[@gadicohen-os3jv]

Awesome video! Still waiting for the new trex 3 testing!

[@michalrola7017]

Same over here

[@asicspg]

Me too

[@WetterFlug]

Me too!

[@andreschindele3148]

Me too!

[@pietro4836]

There's no way every new generation of GT is worse than the previous one for heart rate sensors. There must be a technical explanation..

[@primaandika7404]

I think need wait update sofware and try test again.

[@KasKade7]

We see same the same with Apple and Garmin. Probably all software related, that needs alot of fine tuning.

[@nikolaypetrov9789]

actually it feels same as xiomi band series. at start of new band it always worse then previous. after couple months of update it usually catch up and sometimes exceed

[@xtrwq]

It's probably not about the HR sensor, it's about the design of the watch, a similar thing for the GPS usually (antenna design). There's also the variability from person to person. If you really want precision you need to get a chest strap, can't avoid that. I've seen people mention that even with Apple's devices they had issues sometimes. BTW, I remember it mentioned on some reviews that he didn't do intervals when running and that is very relevant for the precision, as that's probably when the HR sensor is less precise, because of the spike in HR.

[@KasKade7]

@@xtrwq True, but there are also some variables that can screw up heart rate accuracy. Like sweat, hairs, tattoos, skin color and simply the watch band not being tight enough. Many people don't know about this and blame the watch.

[@dziczkupl8674]

Hello Please like it so that the author of the video will notice the post. Author, test again but after 3-4 updates, because it is possible that the software is the problem and not the sensors. A lot of people are waiting for repeated tests with the improved watch software. Better measurement coverage will give worse results?? I don't want to believe it.

[@MarcoPolo82]

I agree. And use the watch on the right arm.

[@000T00b]

I am the happy owner of the GT4 as well as the GT Runner. I use each depending on the setting (work or formal vs gym use). The GT5 Pro doesn’t look to be an upgrade for me. However, any of the Huawei’s will be much better than the 2 previous Garmins I owned. I’m particularly happy with the existing heart rate and GPS accuracy, as well as the big, bright, colourful screen, with a massive constantly updated range of free and paid watch faces to choose from. Oh, and of course, the battery life is just unbeatable. The only thing it doesn’t do well is sleep tracking, but that has never been a useful feature for me on any watch I’ve owned.

[@shresthjindal]

Hi, I am looking to buy either GT4 or GT runner. I mostly want it to track my runs and workouts. Listen to music while on a run and do not carry my phone with me. The running assistant and other niche features are drawing me towards GT Runner. Could you please suggest which one should I go for?

[@jessyk2579]

Can someone explain this? I don’t get it. Apple Watches don't automatically track sleep unless you set a bedtime, and they can't detect short naps either, like the ones we take in the afternoon. How is it considered the best sleep tracker? My Honor Band 6 and 7 auto-detect sleep and naps perfectly, and I’ve never had any issues. I'm so confused.

[@r3ma94]

They do now :)

[@xeph20]

As many others asked already please test the GT3 Pro again. it amazes me that it's always on top while newer models do worse. and we now also see with the 5 and 5 PRO results can be so random.

[@Zeesh009]

They are not random... They have the same sensor suite. It's either the sensors are not calibrated/tested before shipment or the tester is not wearing them properly including the reference device. This explains why youtuber testing and proper funded studies are so different in results 😉

[@bogdanbroasca9066]

Congrats! Outstanding review! You saved me some money for the moment. I hope an update will solve all the problems. For now, I will keep my GT3Pro.

[@DeathLine87]

Still more accurate than most Garmin watches.

[@Canad-pj8cj]

We are waiting for MI BAND 9

[@MrPiootr81]

My gt 3 pro .. still but, please do new review of gt 3 pro after update and compare with gt 5 and 5 pro.

[@liderr34]

Kesinlikle bir kolda gt3 pro diğerinde gt5 pro aynı şartlar altında bir karşılaştırma olmalı.

[@pmcmpc]

It doesn't make any sense to re-review it as availability is now more limited and views would be too. The Watch Ultimate has an identical sensor to the GT3 Pro, and an even bigger body (which seems to be helpful on this series of sensor). It'd get a lot more views and also tell us where the software is at now.

[@bmrbca3658]

Thanks! Another great review. Are you planning on doing a review of the T-REX 3?

[@DavidPampel]

Will you test the samsung galaxy watch7 44mm soon?

[@nguyenhieu7633]

I'm waiting this watch to be available in my country to buy, thanks for your review, so helpful :D

[@pawewojcik465]

When amazfit t-rex 3?? which one is better - amazfit t-rex 3 or Huawei watch GT 5 pro ?? Thanx

[@nunocosta6994]

Please, test again gt 3 pro whith new upadates

[@krollpeter]

1+

[@Selvvin]

+1

[@gentatanaka4069]

Good idea

[@ramarentes2013]

1+

[@tibika123]

+1

[@oOcitizenOo]

The only review I've been waiting for to watch! Thanks for a thorough analysis, Rob!

[@neves3266]

Please, review the xiaomi mi band 9 and find out if it really has more accurate heart rate sensors.

[@Kabeljauwsje]

Does any of these watches accept an heart rate strap through bluetooth? Polar H10 for example...

[@jaychhabra3]

What is update for T-rex 3 testing!! Eagerly waiting for T-rex 3 and your video on it's testing. Thanks

[@ameerbarakat3499]

Hi the xiaomi mi band 9 watch review I am waiting impatiently 😊

[@MichaFita]

Does GT5 Pro has Badminton among supported sports?

[@arkadiusz2202]

Hello, I have a little headache :) maybe you can help,,,, let's say I have the opportunity to buy 3 different watches from Huawei and all options are for the same money for me. What would you recommend? 1. Huawei watch 4 pro space edition 2. Huawei GT 5 pro 3. Huawei Watch Ultimate EXPEDITION

[@xubneryur6327]

1

[@dziczkupl8674]

Please do the tests again because a new update has been released. And this 5 Pro may improve the work...

[@MarcoPolo82]

What new features did the update bring?

[@superiortoall22]

You can’t update a sensor OTA has to be a manual calibration. The update was more QOL stuff

[@dziczkupl8674]

@@superiortoall22 So how can I calibrate it manually?? Because I'm in the process of buying Huawei GT 5 PRO Active

[@lolo-ws1jo]

@@dziczkupl8674 What is huawei gt 5 pro *ACTIVE* everyone is talking about? Like there is literally normal gt5 and gt5 pro, what is active now? Something you all made up or tf?

[@loubutrakoski685]

Thank you for the review. From what I can see, the only changes seem to be the sensor and a slight design tweak. Why hasn’t Huawei introduced any new health metrics like HRV tracking or Body Battery/Training Readiness? I own the GT4 and honestly there isn’t much difference compared to the GT5. The GT4 is almost perfect once they add HRV tracking and Training Readiness they could really dominate the market. I’ve been waiting for these features since the GT3 none of the reviews I’ve seen on the Huawei watches highlight that there is no HRV tracking. Rob they might listen to you if you recommend it. Keep up the great work.

[@duberryboy1]

I think they already have the training readiness feature. I have a GT5 Pro and it says how effort I exerted during exercises and how much recovery time I need before I exercise again.

[@1326573]

@@duberryboy1 Can you connect a HR chest strap to the gt5?

[@nikostama]

What i was looking from a review! Exceptional !

[@johnsmith-uz5qq]

can you do the mi band 9

[@palladiumsir7120]

Please test again na huawei fit 3

[@1chen803]

就等发布了😊

[@barqybu]

Looks like huawei doesn’t fix the sleep sensor on gt5, my gt4 can’t detect wake accurately, even when i get up and walk to the toilet, unless I manually press the button.

[@Lachlan1806]

Thanks for the in depth review :) Hoping to request a review of the Ultrahuman Ring Air please! I'd love to see it side by side the Samsung Galaxy Ring because I feel most comparisons/reviews online seem a bit disingenuous.

[@jlwch]

Thanks for your incrediable test, this is really helpful.

[@ucup33]

Thank you very much, we need to support Rob for reviewing more watches.

[@nailpink678]

Nice! Also, do you plan to do a comprehensive review on the Withings' Scanwatch 2 soon? -- Would be greatly appreciated. :)

[@Donald5557_]

Please do!

[@giorgosw6]

I think you need to take some samples after 2-3 months to give time for some software updates

[@adlerfranz144]

Yeah, I agree it will be better if we can have a comparison with GT 3 Pro latest update too (HarmonyOS 4)

[@Running-j5v]

disappointment, I don't know what exactly is happening, but the older models, as can be seen from the video test, are much better, at least as far as the heart rate sensor is concerned, maybe they will improve with some upgrade, I think

[@GabsARV]

They're testing new tech for heart rate readings, and new tech often has inconsistencies. A software update to calibrate the new sensors may fix it, or the next GT6/GT6 Pro.

[@tofftu]

Might be software bugs, he's reviewing before it was even launched, might be a not polished software version

[@Luigi_Vaz]

@@GabsARV what I find concerning is how companies are willing to sell a clearly "work in progress" product, so it's on you their prospective R&D costs

[@superiortoall22]

@@GabsARVlol so you’re saying that these companies are putting half ass products for full price for you to test and if you don’t like it then you just buy the new one in hopes that there’s been an improvement? And you’re ok with that? Y’all call Apple users sheep but… wow that looks even more idiotic.

[@marcinwi9684]

SpO2 quality?

[@Mossaca]

Thanks for the review. Hope you review the gt3 pro again in 2024. I've been wanting to buy that, and it's only 1 available in the store. But i dunno if it's still worth it in 2024

[@mdabdulbashir4215]

Please review mi band 9

[@cristianspiridon]

Is strange to see worse performance for the newer models since gt3 pro.... AND A BIG QUESTION>> WHY ARE YOU NOT TESTING THE D SERIES from Huawei??

[@charleslyall4911]

Great video,I’m going to get one thanks ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paisols24]

Thank you for the review

[@alexest2665]

Great review as always! I hope you'll review the Xiaomi Mi band 9 and the Apple watch 10 soon

[@RafaelW8]

Whelp, I guess i'm sticking to my GT3 Pro

[@ameerbarakat9751]

Xiaomi mi band 9 pleas ❤

[@amr23fd]

When will you review the mi band 9 watch

[@dottkaccia]

Xiaomi mi band 9 please and t rex 3 😁

[@Schaumfressend]

Mi Band 9 Test?

[@amr23fd]

Yes yes yes

[@jbanuri]

Xiaomi band 9 review

[@GadisBdgU38]

Xiaomi band 9 2024 please check sir 🙏

[@alejandroalvarezbenitez7037]

Can you test the ECG? and please explain why that would be useful!

[@maddisonmad2710]

Bro is on fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@antonioventura8938]

Thank you for the review, just cancelled mine! I was going for the GT5 Pro...

[@GadgetyMV]

Thank you for your speed, dedication and amazing work. Very interesting results. I'm checking out Huawei now that Google's Wear OS is increasingly strangling the Playstore app advantage for tailoring the watches, making them less smart.

[@pchemski8924]

Ben, nice channel, but you didn't do your homework before this review, you have omitted the most Scientific and fancy functions of this new watch: ECG, Arterial Stiffness detection, respiratory check, sleep breathing awareness, heart glance report function,.... emotion management, rout tracking, When cycling, broadcasting all data from the watch to phone screen - how it works? this can be something cool, Sharing heart rate on other devices - does it work? While running: vertical oscillation, ground contact and balance, ability index, spO2 ....And the most exciting ...first time in Huawei watches The NFC payments...

[@tensormeister443]

I was planning to Buy the GT4 this week. I am now confused. Should I buy the GT4 or go for the GT5?

[@flipp081]

I am also unsure about this

[@shanmajeed607]

GT4 without any doubts.

[@gantenbeinable]

GT5 of course because it comes with new hardware and sensors. But that is also the reason why the software still needs some calibration.

[@Sugarmapdit]

me too T^T

[@lolo-ws1jo]

@@shanmajeed607 imagine telling him to buy watch with downgraded hardware rofl

[@chusti1054]

I was expecting much more from huawey sincerely... You haven't tested the watch 4 pro 😢

[@TheInchii]

Man you are... I dont have a words to describe it. I am looking for a smartwatch with good sport measurements so i am now thinking about garmin watches, today saw this huawei on our Polish youtube, then immediately thought about you and what I see, BAM video about watches i am interested in. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@franpicado1729]

Excellent review as always!! 👍

[@WetterFlug]

Great test. Will you test the Amazfit Trex 3? It has a new PPG sensor that shows some promising results in early tests.

[@NewEliteOrder]

Hey you should really re-test the Huawei watches that have received updates, to see if they had improved the health monitoring. Because sometimes it's not about the sensors nor the body weight of the watch but rather a software update that tend to positively or negatively imapct the health monitoring.

[@AslanSalarkia]

Hey man, thanks for the amazing work I know you're so busy and you could obviously only do so much at a time, but just wondering will you do a review of Suunto Race S and the Amazfit T-Rex 3?

[@Dino-lg4ey]

Cool, I'm gonna stay with my GT3 Pro :)

[@erwini74]

I hope Huawei people watch this review and fix the sleep stage algorithm especially because apple has been able to be on top of this and no reason Huawei cannot do well also in this functionality

[@Mau365PP]

Please do Huawei Watch D 😔

[@ДмитрийМильк]

Thanks, your Rob. I'm didn't expect this result

[@RobertAfrica]

Excellent overview and thanks so much for the in-depth analyses. It seems ironic that Huawei is touting their new HR sensor but the performance seems to be middling at best. I would not have been aware of this were it not for your video. The GT5 Pro is intriguing in other aspects but as an athlete I want accurate data. Do you recommend pairing the watch directly with the Polar H10? Thanks again

[@mrbyam64]

Hi, please do the Amazfit T-Rex 3. Also came out this month.

[@barts.517]

@TheQuantifiedScientist by looking on your graphs and comparing the watches how they come from the manufacturer my conclusion is that most watches with stretchy or silicon straps are performing better compared to metal bracelet which logically would make sense. Are you able to confirm ?

[@ΑλευράςΘεοφάνης]

Can you change straps on gt 5 pro? I mean replacing with my own 22mm straps

[@MAGAted]

did huawei send you a D2 as well, and if so, are you going to test the BP accuracy as well as the other stuff ?

[@Gamerglotzer]

Thanks for the video Rob! I want to replace my Huawei GT 2 and have waited for todays launch. But to be honest I m very unsure what to do. The Pro version is nice, but a surcharge of about 150.- is a little bit too much. So I might check out some other reviews and decide then. Competition is strong, especially with the Pixel Watch 3, which unfortunately has only 1 day of battery life

[@Baghdad_TV]

Thank you for this wonderful and useful video. Although the new versions disappointed me, after this video I decided to buy the fourth version because it has a beautiful design and has the same accuracy in tracking heart rate, and its price has also become reasonable.

[@LeoPoisl]

Do you think the sleep tracking and the heart frequency monitoring outside could improve with an update?

[@samaranikolay]

Thank! And surprise, you are from Vienna 😊 GT 5 - because of design

[@gantenbeinable]

The battery live and the design is why I consider this watch.

[@kikuc3919]

Do you plan to test Huawei Watch D2 with blood pressure measurement classified as medical device?

[@Andre-yg3qu]

I dont get why the Gt5 pro is so bad compared to gt3 pro?? It s necessary some software update or new sensors are really bad?

[@Zeesh009]

considering both have the same sensors suite and software with results not confirming to each other is strange. This has to be explained otherwise I think you must be wearing the watches differently hence the skewed result for the same sensors.

[@Shoo8601]

Which watch do you recommend for mostly sleep tracking and automatic health alert? Due to my job I cannot wear any watch during daytime except over the weekend, so I use it for sleeping. Looks like an Apple watch 8 is a very solid choice.

[@lbenegas]

I see very few garmin watches in those charts. As if they were mediocre. What is your opinion on the fenix 8? Is it worth 1000 usd? Thanks.

[@pn7005]

Ofcourse not, paying 1000$ for a testing device, there are alot of bugs from fenix 8

[@bjay5241]

would be interesting, if the 41mm version performs different.

[@EgidioLista]

how the pixel watch 3 is positioned respect to this new huawey in the running ranking? I don't find the pixel 3 watch there. thanks

[@idonavon6513]

Very helpful channel. Because of it, I'm only interested in the apple watch, but I'm an android user.. 😅

[@janekbossko]

Is it compatible with chest strap?

[@SAULpol]

i was waiting on gt5/pro. But now wondering if its worth to buy comparing with gt4 which propably will be cheapier soon. What do you think? better buy gt /pro or save the money and buy gt4? for active person, gym, swimming, running, hiking, cycling

[@MarcoPolo82]

This watch needs to be retestd. Do a retest of the GT3 Pro vs GT5 Pro.

[@olivierverscheure3909]

Hope the Watch D2 will be better !

[@JakobDam]

Thanks! Huawei really are an odd-ball to me. The Band 8 and GT3 generations did so great. Then the GT4 and later on Band 9 come along, and they get worse. Now with the GT5 generation, they are dropping even further. And it’s not like Huawei seem to be lazy or anything: Indeed the sensors are upgraded and changes are made with all the best intentions. My guess is that the software calibration should’ve waited a month or two more, for a more dialed-in calibration. If reviewed sometime in January-February next year, I’d actually expect these new GT5’s to be significantly more precise. The GT3-generation and Band 8 are pretty cheap now, so they offer a really great price to performance ratio - and indeed, I’ve bought a Band 8 for both my wife and me, to use for everyday purposes - and for more intensive and/or serious purposes, we use our Apple Watches.

[@biegiemdocelu]

Maybe it's a software fault and another update will help?

[@kestass.4197]

Awesome conclusion ❤️

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

see that ? android smartwatch can last 7 + or 14+ days on single charge even with all the features that other watches has. samsung, google and other have no excuse at all now.

[@superiortoall22]

There’s no third party apps… that’s the biggest battery drainer. It’s essentially just a fitness tracker or a hybrid, not a smartwatch. Unless I can do things like start my vehicle, unlock my house or scan my ticket at a concert, it’s not a “smart”.

[@KevinBurgos-gn4nb]

Huawei isn't Android though, it's their own separate OS

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

@@KevinBurgos-gn4nb and your argument is? its still based on android architecture and its about watch not system. apple also has super optimised diferent system yet their watches also last 1 2 days max. also what would you say against xiaomi or one plus new smartwatches? what about apple? why they cant optimised it if they are so closed ecosystem ad so praising their optimization?

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

@@superiortoall22 huawei has tons of third party apps... jsut cause they have diferent store from google store dont mean they dont have it.... in china they have tons of apps counter apps of western and ton of bloat apps too, if anything chinese watches should be way worse in terms of battery cause of that. but you can check xiaomi or one plus that also has week of battery life

[@KevinBurgos-gn4nb]

​@@NostalgicMem0riesI wasn't making an argument, I was simply correcting you.

[@oOcitizenOo]

Hope Huawei representatives will watch this review and realise they will need to make a software update so as to improve HR accuracy. Considering tests Rob showed my Huawei Watch Fit 2 is still doing better than these devices 😅

[@bayramsariusak]

Samsung Watch 7 or Huawei Watch GT 5? Which one would you recommend?

[@peppons90]

Hello, you will try the t rex 3?

[@pmcmpc]

Very disappointing, especially given all the hype about their new software analysis, model training and sensors. Everything went backwards except the GPS accuracy.

[@MarcoPolo82]

@@pmcmpc I believe it is to early to claim anything. There updates and more tests

[@gantenbeinable]

This time they come with new hardware and they need some time to calibrate the software.

[@pmcmpc]

Huawei tend to break features with updates, rather than fixing them ... I'd put the chances of these ever being anywhere near as good as the GT4, let alone the GT3, as close to nil.