"A new future of superior health monitoring" - Huawei launches sports watches designed to rival budget Garmins

Huawei Fit 4
The Huawei Fit 4 watch (Image credit: Huawei)

Fitness fanatics have three new super-smart fitness wearables to choose from after Chinese brand Huawei launched its latest high-tech models.

According to their creators, the Huawei Watch 5, Huawei Fit 4, and Huawei Fit 4 Pro herald a "new future of health monitoring", featuring plenty of sports modes and fitness trackers to help you smash your PBs.

The Huawei Watch 5 tracks your fitness with its X-TAP sensor technology, which aims to provide accurate, fast, and comprehensive health data at your fingertips. It's made from spherical sapphire glass, encased in a tough stainless steel and 'aerospace-grade' titanium outer.

Along with its fitness-tracking credentials, Huawei's premium smartwatch is designed for everyday use, incorporating a streamlined, smooth-edge look that wouldn't look out of place in the office or on the trails.

You can get your hands on the Huawei Watch 5 in 42mm or 46mm sizes, starting from £399.99 on the Huawei website, a price comparable to popular Garmin models like the Forerunner 955 or Instinct 2.

Huawei Watch 5 in Black

Huawei Watch 5 in Black (Image credit: Huawei)

The Huawei Fit 4 series was built with the wilderness in mind. The Fit 4 Pro features an 'aviation-grade' aluminium outer and titanium alloy bezel to protect a sturdy sapphire glass display from scratches and damage on the trails.

Its tough exterior boasts a diving depth of down to 131ft (40m), and there are lots of underwater trackers, including a new air pressure monitor.

There are also plenty of sports modes for other athletes. Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro users can use Huawei's TruSense health system to access 'Professional Trail Running', 'Pro-level Golf', and lots more.

Huawei Fit 4

Huawei Fit 4 Pro in Seiya White (Image credit: Huawei)

The Huawei Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro are available for £149.99 and £249.99 on the Huawei website.

For that price, the latest Fit 4 watches will be looking to compete with budget Garmin options like the Forerunner 55, which packs plenty of health features into an affordable fitness wearable.


Will Symons
Staff Writer

Will Symons developed his love of the outdoors as a student, exploring every inch of Sussex’s South Downs national park and swimming off the Brighton seafront. Now a staff writer for Advnture, Will previously worked as a freelance journalist and writer, covering everything from cricket to ancient history. Like most Advnture staff, Will’s free time is rarely spent indoors, he can often be found hiking, open water swimming or playing cricket.