Huawei launches Watch GT Runner 2 in Argentina to challenge Garmin, Apple

Huawei is positioning its new Watch GT Runner 2 as a high-performance alternative in the competitive sports watch market, launching it in Argentina with a price tag of 729,999 pesos. The watch, which arrived in the country several months after its February unveiling alongside Kenyan marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, aims to challenge established players like Garmin, Apple Watch, Samsung, and Motorola.

The device boasts a circular 43.5mm case crafted from titanium alloy, designed for extreme resistance. It weighs a mere 34.5 grams without a strap and features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 3000 nits, ensuring excellent outdoor visibility. The screen is protected by second-generation Kunlun Glass, replacing sapphire for a balance of durability and lightness. It comes with two bands: a woven AirDry strap and a silicone one.

For serious athletes, the Watch GT Runner 2 offers advanced running metrics, including analysis of running technique, cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power. Health monitoring is also comprehensive, with sensors for ECG, arrhythmia detection, heart rate variability (HRV), blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), and advanced sleep tracking. It also supports over a hundred sports modes.

A key feature is the AI-driven training routine generator, which suggests personalized plans based on user data and race goals. It also includes pre-set routines, such as those led by Eliud Kipchoge. The marathon mode allows users to set and monitor real-time progress for various distances. The watch supports major satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS), promising accurate location tracking even in challenging urban environments.