Mini Review: Upgraded from GT 2 Pro to GT 6 Pro
Mini Review, mainly on the differences.
I never felt the urge to upgrade, as the spec list features were very similar. Run tracking, timer, taking calls. Much, as a bulleted list on paper was the same.
One day my GT 2 Pro just stopped working (screen stayed blank), device connected and so on. But a little annoyed, but secretly more happy than annoyed as it gave a genuine reason to upgrade.
After deciding between this and some other competing device (altho the other one was more expensive), I went for the GT 6 Pro, the GT 2 Pro did all I want, that was superb fitness tracking (running mainly), and the usual watch stuff like timers, alarms, music control etc... with my iPhone. Plus, after going down the rabbit hole, actually the Huawei GT 6 Pro has exceptional sensors on it, notably superior to others. And once you've done FKM straps, no downgrading back to silicone after!
I wasnt expecting much difference in functionality but I am VERY pleasently surprised.
I would best describe it as all the familiar features have had a few years of careful thought and refinement, everything works nicer, the everyday 'boring' stuff is way nicer to live with:
- Timers remember your last 4 choice
-Rotating crown way nicer
- Sync with iPhone is solid
- Quick settings menu is customizable, as is main menu, it just means everything is one swipe or rotation away. I like that.
- Screen is nicer
Everything is a few generations more refined. Yes theres new features like ECG, Cal tracking now on watch (Awesome BTW!), Curve Pay (Great for contactless payments in Europe!)
Downsides? Yeah 1. The strap, tried to live with the GT6 Pro strap for a month (im all for sticking with it, getting used to things etc), but its too narrow (width), feels more elastic or silicone like (altho its FKM), and doesnt pivot, the narrowness and elastic quality makes it dig-in a bit like an elastic band almost and more prone to marking skin. Then I swapped out the band from my GT2 Pro, and voila, PERFECTION, wider less 'elastic' feel, pivoting restored. Amazing!
Any day, recommend a GT 6 Pro, and an upgraded strap of somekind. Really nice watch! Well done Huawei! 😄