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HUAWEI WATCH GT2

£199.99 Does the GT2 have enough tech to satisfy data-driven triathletes?

Huawei has attracted many unfavourable headlines in the UK of late because of security fears. Yet despite these concerns, GB’s government allowed the Chinese company to play a significant role in building the country’s 5G network – another controversial topic in light of Covid-19. But let’s keep politics out of this, and focus on the brand’s next-generation smartwatch and its potential tri benefits.

Let’s start with the good – the display. We tested the 46mm version – 42mm is also available – which featured a 1.39in AMOLED screen with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels and is beautifully clear on the fly. Just note that the mooted two-week battery time means the screen sleeps unless activated by time lapse, touchscreen or the two buttons. You can deactivate this feature, which cuts battery