The affordability of the smart watch "HUAWEI WATCH 3" equipped with various health management functions and a large capacity battery

Nowadays, many people are paying attention to their own health care, and the product group called smart watch is attracting attention.

This is because smart watches are often equipped with health management functions and workout modes, and many products feature the ability to easily check the condition of the body by linking with a smartphone.

Therefore, this time, we will actually try "HUAWEI WATCH 3", which was just released in August 2021, and introduce the operability and usability in addition to the health management functions that are of concern.

Is the HUAWEI WATCH 3 that can be purchased from 50,380 yen worth more than the price !?

HUAWEI WATCH 3 is available in two models with different band designs. The "sports model", which is based on black and uses a comfortable silicon belt, costs 50,380 yen, and the "classic model", which uses a silver metallic body and a luxurious leather belt, costs 54,780 yen. I am. (Price is based on official website)

It's true that it's hard to get out of the way when it comes to smartwatches that cost more than 50,000 yen, but when you look at the luxurious design and functions, safe health management functions, and battery performance, it feels like it's worth it. Was done. Now, let's send you a concrete product review.

The display of HUAWEI WATCH 3 is 1.43 inch organic EL, which gives a relatively large impression as a smart watch. The display part uses a round shape and has a design that is comparable to that of a general wristwatch, so anyone who normally wears a wristwatch will be able to use it without any discomfort.

Although it is a large screen display, it is relatively compact in terms of fit. This is because the bezel is designed to be extremely thin, so apps and notifications can fill the screen. The resolution is also relatively high at 466 x 466, so the impression is that visibility is sufficient. Stainless steel and ceramic are used for the main body material, and the high-class finish is also attractive.

What is impressive after using it for several days is that despite the relatively large display, the weight of the main body is about 54g (excluding the belt), so the arm does not get tired easily. A wristwatch is basically a product that you can wear all day long, and in the case of a smartwatch, it is not uncommon to wear it all day long to manage your sleep health, so fatigue resistance is a big point. ..

On the right side of the display, there is a crown at the top and a button at the bottom. The app list can be displayed with one click on the crown, and scrolling can be performed by rotating it. The button at the bottom can be started with one tap by setting any application, and the workout mode is started in the initial state.

As mentioned at the beginning, many smartwatches have health management functions, and this product is also particular about this. Basically, various numerical values ​​are measured from the sensor mounted on the back of the display.

As a smart watch in recent years, the standard heart rate measurement, daily steps, calories burned and sleep quality are naturally recorded. The blood oxygen constant measurement function is also available.

Body surface temperature measurement screen

Compared to the previous generation, the body surface temperature measurement function is a new function recorded from HUAWEI WATCH 3. It is a function different from "body temperature measurement" to the last, but it will be a sufficient function to check the condition of the body by measuring it regularly.

It also has a fall detection function in case something goes wrong. If you fall while wearing the HUAWEI WATCH 3, it will switch to emergency mode, and you can call the emergency service by pressing the button 5 times. If there is no operation for a certain period of time, a notification will be sent to the preset contact.

In addition, the hand-washing detection function will be updated in accordance with the current situation of Korona-ka. It automatically detects the movement and time of hand washing, and if it detects that it has been washed for 20 seconds or more, an alert will sound to signal the end.

The workout mode is equipped with 85 custom workout modes in addition to 17 professional sports modes for indoor and outdoor sports. Since this product is equipped with GPS, it is also possible to measure running and walking routes.

I think one of the points to worry about when using a smartwatch is battery performance. If you're used to a regular watch, it's no wonder that charging every day can be a hassle.

HUAWEI WATCH 3 has two battery modes. It can be used for about 3 days in "smart mode" where high performance can be demonstrated, and for about 14 days when used in ultra-long battery life mode.

Functions such as heart rate monitor and sleep monitoring can be used even in the ultra-long battery life mode. It takes about 14 days assuming 30 minutes of Bluetooth calls, 90 minutes of workouts, 50 message notifications, etc. per week, and the functions are not significantly limited.

Charging is done with the "wireless charging cradle integrated USB cable" included at the time of purchase, and it also supports wireless charging according to the Qi standard.

This product is compatible with 5ATM waterproof performance. It is water resistant at a depth of 50 meters and is a safe performance that can be used when swimming in pools or shallow waters.

In addition, HUAWEI WATCH 3 has 2GB of memory and 16GB of storage in the main unit, and it is also possible to install the application directly by connecting to Wi-Fi.

Install the app from "HUAWEI App Gallery". I have the impression that the number of supported apps is still small, but the number of apps will gradually increase in the future, so stay tuned.

The usability is the strongest !? Is the neck still the price?

HUAWEI WATCH 3 equipped with memory / storage has a battery performance that does not need to be charged every day, a health management function that also supports body surface temperature measurement, a high-class display, etc. It's finished.

What is worrisome is the selling price starting from 50,380 yen. Although it is a relatively expensive product for a smartwatch, it may not be too expensive considering that it is a watch that is easy to use and has excellent design. If you actually pick it up, your impression may change again, so if you are considering purchasing it, please try it out.

Interview / text / Fumihiko Sato