HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner, Huawei's first professional running watch designed for autonomous training for all runner profiles

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Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) today announced the company's first watch for professional runners: HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner. The latest Huawei smartwatch that can not only act as a sports assistant that monitors your data, but now also integrates a personal trainer function with Artificial Intelligence. By recording health and environmental data and analyzing user conditions, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner can formulate a scientific and effective training plan, providing users with a complete and professional fitness experience. How could it be otherwise, this device, like all HUAWEI SmartWatches, is fully compatible with iOS and Android devices.

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner has evolved its heart rate monitoring technology, HUAWEI TruSeen ^TM 5.0+ ^[1] , to offer more accurate monitoring of heart rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2) even during exercise, to thus accompany the runner through each of his strides. The industry's first hidden antenna suspended in the watch assembly part, integrates five-system dual-band GNSS positioning, providing more accurate running path and more accurate positioning.

In addition to the powerful hardware and accurate monitoring, the Running Capacity Index (RAI) and the individualized scientific training program are also part of the expected features of the device. The HUAWEI TruSport ^TM professional running training system provides users with in-depth analysis, giving them a comprehensive view of data such as training intensity, training volume, recovery time, etc. The new running ability measurement system, Running Ability Index (RAI), allows users to objectively assess their running ability. Using RAI and training load as the core of the Individual Periodic Scientific Training Program, each runner can achieve their personal best and benefit from a comprehensive, fully customized training program following the instructions of their personal AI trainer.

“HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is the perfect companion for high-performance runners looking to get the most out of every training session. HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is incredibly accurate, which means it constantly provides me with data I can trust to analyze and refine my performance. In a sport where every second, meter and gram can mean the difference between victory or defeat, its lightweight design is why it has become my go-to device for training,” said Sir Mo Farah , four-time Olympic gold medalist and Huawei wearables ambassador.

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is featured as a solution to heart rate measurement belts thanks to its high level of accuracy but also supports connecting heart rate belts to get a rich variety of running and professional data through the app. HUAWEI Health.

Aerodynamic design inspired by the air intake grille of a supercar

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner focuses on the circle of runners, delving into the deepest needs of a professional runner-oriented watch. While making sure that the watch body is light and wear-resistant, it also endows the smartwatch with an artistic design. Taking inspiration from the air intake grille of supercars, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner offers a stylish design that represents speed and passion. In addition, the hollowed-out watch lug increases the contact area with the air when running, making it sweat-proof and breathable, resulting in a more comfortable wearing experience.

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner uses lightweight materials, such as high-strength polymer fiber body, which is light and comfortable. In addition, it is combined with an ultra-light ceramic bezel and an aerospace-grade metal crown. The weight of the entire body of the watch is only 38.5g ^[2] , which means that runners can hardly notice it while running. The antibacterial silicone strap that comes with the smartwatch has good water resistance, and is perfect for exercising because of the water dissipation it offers, so runners don't have to worry about sweat and dirt coming into contact with the watch. leash during training.

In the box of the device you can also find a smaller size strap for thinner wrists. HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner comes with an exclusive watch face that displays data such as training load, RAI (Running Ability Index), recovery time and weather, altitude and atmospheric pressure as well as the detail of the start and sunset, so useful for some runners. In addition, users can customize the presentation of this data according to their needs or the moment in which they find themselves, since it is also an ideal device to carry on a day-to-day basis due to its extreme elegance, being such a sporty device.

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For most runners, quantifying their running performance is a complicated process. Based on HUAWEI TruSport ^TM , HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner provides Running Ability Index (RAI) for the purpose of evaluating user performance. Even if the user has not reached their limit, the system can calculate running performance based on historical heart rate, pace, distance, frequency, and other multidimensional data to measure RAI and accurately classify running ability. the runners. HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is also equipped with an intelligent dynamic fit plan, which focuses on RAI and training load. In addition, professional data such as fatigue level, training index, and aerobic/anaerobic training pressure are also displayed to help runners analyze their own condition and make reasonable plan adjustments to improve their results.

Based on the professional fitness analysis data provided by HUAWEI TruSport ^TM , Huawei has developed the individual periodic scientific training program ^[3] . Based on the user's personal fitness data and running history, combined with training targets and goals, users can customize running plans in the HUAWEI Health app. For both serious runners and those who are just starting out and want to cheer themselves up, the device will create a plan for them. HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner records and analyzes the user's training data and intelligently identifies the basic period, lifting period, Consolidation and Reduction according to the user's current athletic ability level and goals, and then adjusts the training intensity and gradually increases the training volume to improve the user's running ability. Through humanized adjustment, users will be able to enjoy their training more.

The new HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.0+ brings four major breakthroughs

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is compatible with the new HUAWEI TruSeenTM 5.0+, which brings a newly upgraded heart rate module, With the increase of up to 8 photodetectors in this special edition for runners, in a circular arrangement, an improved dynamic heart rate monitoring , more signal input and overall improved heart rate monitoring accuracy. HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner has a 2.5D ergonomically designed back cover, with a curved and carefully polished glass that adapts to the ergonomics of the wrist. Not only is it comfortable to wear, but it is also ultra-durable and stays put, effectively reducing external light interference and improving the quality of the heart rate signal even when the wearer starts to sweat during the run.

Between the photodetectors, the LED and the lower glass there is a Fresnel film screen, which not only improves aesthetics, but also provides a better condensation effect that allows more light to penetrate the dermis and obtains signals from the capillaries during the process, reducing the interference of light signals in the superficial layers of the epidermis. Huawei has designed a new multi-channel signal selection and fusion enhancement algorithm, improving the AI ​​deep learning noise reduction algorithm. In addition, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner can better obtain the optimal signal from multi-channel signals even when the user is in motion.

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In the process of developing the new HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.0+, Huawei has focused on providing a more accurate heart rate monitoring experience. Thanks to the new PPG 5.0 module, the accuracy of heart rate monitoring has been greatly improved compared to the previous generation. The deviation of 10 bpm in most scenarios can reach more than 97% ^[4] , which is as accurate as a heart rate belt. HUAWEI TruSeenTM 5.0+'s powerful anti-interference and noise reduction design can better counter noise caused by irregular movement and improves the accuracy of heart rate measurement when exercising, including activities such as HIIT, yoga, etc. aerobics, skipping rope, etc.

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner packs big performance into a small watch body and features five major satellite systems: GPS + Beidou + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS. In addition, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner incorporates a five-system dual-band GNSS positioning chip with a hidden antenna suspended on the polymer fiber material lugs. This reduces the interference of the positioning signal caused by the metallic material. The innovative design improves the performance of the GPS antenna by 135% compared to the traditional design, which solves the trade-off between positioning accuracy and compact design, and also realizes track-level accurate positioning. marathon without course deviation.

Smart life assistant for 24/7 use

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner inherits the powerful battery life of Huawei's wearable family, providing a battery life of 14 days ^[5] in smart mode in typical usage scenarios and offers 8 days of long battery life in heavy usage scenarios. Together with the intelligent and healthy life-enhancing functions, as well as the monitoring of the main parameters, it is also the ideal smart assistant for every runner.

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner has a built-in altitude barometer, supporting compass function to ensure your travel safety. It also provides music playback with headphones or speakers and comes with a large amount of storage space that can store up to 500 songs. In addition, the smartwatch supports all-day health monitoring, including heart rate monitoring and abnormal heart rate reminder ^[6] , stress levels and menstrual cycle. To further expand the usage scenario, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner features HarmonyOS 2.1, which supports a rich ecosystem of applications ^[7] spanning travel, gaming, lifestyle, entertainment, and work.

Achieve your fitness goals with HUAWEI Health and Huawei Mobile Services

For a seamless digital fitness experience, HUAWEI has continued to diversify the content of premium apps built into the HUAWEI Mobile Service (HMS) ecosystem. With WATCH GT Runner, users have access to many apps available through HUAWEI Health, helping them set personal training goals and build their fitness lifestyle. Popular apps like adidas Running by Runtastic and Komoot are just a few that can be downloaded to help fitness enthusiasts create personalized workouts and stay connected with their peer group along their running route. Users can also personalize their HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner with thousands of stylish watch faces available to choose from within the HUAWEI Health app.

HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner will be available from January 26 at a price of €329. In addition, the device will be available from today in the Huawei Store, physical stores and usual points of sale with a special offer until Valentine's Day, some HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i as a gift.

[1]This product is not a medical device, the measurement data and results are for reference only, not as a basis for diagnosis and treatment.

[2] Data is from Huawei Labs. Actual weight may vary due to individual product differences, please refer to the actual product.

[3] This function requires the Individual Periodic Scientific Training Schedule in the HUAWEI Health App to sync with the smartwatch.

[4] Data is from Huawei Labs. Accuracy of heart rate monitoring with 10 bpm measurement threshold during treadmill running, outdoor pacing, long interval training, and short interval training is 97% on average

[5] Data is from Huawei labs, actual usage may vary depending on product configuration, usage, and environmental conditions. Typical scenario: Bluetooth call 30 minutes/week, music playback 30 minutes/week, heart rate on, scientific sleep monitoring at night, average training 90 minutes per week (GPS on), message notifications (50 messages per day, 6 calls, 3 alarms), the screen wakes up 200 times a day.

[6] HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner is not a medical device. The results and data from the monitor are not intended for medical use.

[7] Third-party apps such as AutoNavi Maps and Fit need to be paired with smartphones, and are only compatible with Huawei smartphones running Android 6.0 / HarmonyOS 2 or higher. iOS does not support this feature.