Huami has just announced two new wearable products in the company’s first offline launch conference earlier today (22nd September 2020). In the event, the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 were unveiled, which arrive with various improvements alongside certain new features.
Amazfit GTR 2
The Huami Amazfit GTR 2 is the second iteration of the GTR series and arrives with a 14 days long battery life. It also features new health-related features like blood oxygen detection and can also monitor sleep patterns. The wearable is built with a 3D glass on the top which is surrounded by a ceramic bezel. Huami claims that each watch goes through 35 processes and over 27 hours of polishing. The glass is also coated with a diamond-like carbon coating to prevent any scratches during use, with a 9H hardness comparable to sapphire.
The display is a 1.39 inch AMOLED panel with a 328 PPI that has a maximum brightness of 450 nits. It is also slimmer than the previous generation and features two crowns on the right side. Two versions of the new smartwatch can be purchased, which includes a class model that has a stainless steel body and leather strap or a sports model that features an aluminum alloy body with a silicone strap.
New Health Tracking and Assessment System
The Amazfit GTR 2 is equipped with the latest BioTracker 2 PPG optical sensor that enables it to check the blood oxygen saturation levels alongside mapping the user’s heart rate. Huami said that the saturation measurements can reach up to 96 percent, which is almost the same as a professional oximeter that is used specifically for the task. The company has also developed a new sleep engine that can run with the blood oxygen detection feature to map the breathing cycles of the user during sleep.
In other words, this maps the blood oxygen levels at night as well, which is a feature that is likely inspired by the ongoing pandemic. The wearable also has a built-in PAI health assessment system that converts the various health data gathered over time into values that can be read later on through the use of algorithms. The Amazfit GTR 2 also features 12 different sports modes, which it can automatically detect, and has a water resistance of up to 50 meters. It also features essential connectivity options like Bluetooth and can connect with wireless earphones as well.
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For storage, 4GB of internal storage is also offered and users can store music locally on the device. The latest Huami wearable is supported by both Android and iOS smartphones, features the XiaoAI voice assistant, and can even connect to WiFi to download music directly without a paired handset. This also allows the device to support GPS and GLONASS positioning systems. Its battery life can last for up to 14 days with regular use and about 38 days when used just as a basic watch. The device still supports NFC for various payments and other security features as well.
Amazfit GTS 2
The other wearable that Huami announced in the press conference was the Amazfit GTS 2. This device has a thinner and lighter design in comparison to the GTR 2 but still features the same “roundness, integration, and immersion,” in other words, a similar diamond-like coating for added protection. Unlike the GTR 2 however, the Amazfit GTS 2 features a rectangular 1.65 inch AMOLED display with rounded corners. It also has 450 nits of maximum brightness and a 341 PPI density for clear images.
The gadget has an anodized metallic body that arrives in three colors, namely obsidian black, streamer gold, and dolphin gray. Similar to GTR 2, it also features 12 sports modes and the company claims that it will support up to 90 different modes in the future. The Amazfit GTS 2 is also quite similar in terms of health-related prowess with the GTR 2 a well, with it also having the same PAI health system and smart functions. Its battery life lasts for about 7 days with regular use and 20 days when used as a simple watch.
Just like the Amazfit GTR 2, the GTS 2 also has onboard storage. It also has a microphone and speaker so users can take calls on their watch.
Price and Availability
The Amazfit GTR 2 is priced and 999 Yuan (roughly 146 US Dollars) for the Sports variant and 1,099 Yuan (roughly 162 US Dollars) for the Class variant. On the other hand, the GTS 2 is priced at 999 Yuan and both the smartwatches will be available through online sales on 23rd September 2020. It will be available through major Chinese online retailers like JD.com, Tmall, Xiaomi Youpin, Huami’s own stores, and more.
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