Honor Choice Watch 2 Pro Review: A Stylish Fitness Companion with Great Value

The Honor Choice Watch 2 Pro is a practical, fitness-oriented smartwatch that delivers reliable performance without the premium price tag. After spending over a week with the device, I found it to be a well-rounded option for users seeking a dependable companion for health monitoring and daily wear.

Design and Build The Watch 2 Pro sports a familiar rectangular design, measuring 45.68 × 40.2 × 9.99 mm and weighing just 29 grams, making it comfortable for extended wear. Its metal frame and crown lend a touch of premium feel, while the silicone strap with quick-release pins allows for easy swapping. The watch carries a 5ATM + IP68 rating, ensuring adequate protection against water and sweat. However, the crown can be accidentally pressed during activities like typing, occasionally bringing up menus.

Display One of the standout features is the 1.97-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and minimal bezels. Colors appear vibrant, blacks are deep, and the panel is bright enough for outdoor use. The lack of auto-brightness means manual adjustments are required depending on lighting conditions, but for its price, the display quality is impressive.

Software and Performance Running on Honor’s proprietary OS, the Watch 2 Pro offers smooth navigation and responsive performance. The crown button provides quick access to various functions including exercise modes, health metrics, and settings. Pairing with the HONOR Health app on Android or iOS allows for customization of displayed data and tracking of activities such as steps, workouts, and sleep. Bluetooth calling works adequately for short conversations, though it isn’t designed to replace phone calls entirely.

Health and Fitness Tracking In terms of tracking, the Watch 2 Pro performs comparably to the Redmi Watch 4. It accurately counts steps, monitors sleep, and tracks heart rate and SpO2 levels. The inclusion of a barometer and altimeter is a welcome addition, particularly for outdoor enthusiasts. Standalone GNSS enables accurate route tracking during runs without needing a phone. The watch also offers a "one-tap body check" for quick health summaries and includes some casual games for entertainment.

Battery Life Honor claims up to 14 days of typical usage, but real-world testing yields around 5 days with moderate use, including notifications, workouts, sleep tracking, and occasional Bluetooth calls. While this falls short of the advertised figure, 5 days is still respectable for a smartwatch in this category. Charging is straightforward via a magnetic cable.

Conclusion Overall, the Honor Choice Watch 2 Pro strikes a balance between functionality and affordability. Its smooth OS, vibrant AMOLED display, and solid fitness tracking make it a compelling choice for those seeking a reliable, feature-rich smartwatch under NPR 16,000. Despite minor drawbacks like the absence of auto-brightness and room for improvement in battery life, it stands out as a valuable option in its price range.