Honor Choice Watch is the latest smartwatch from Honor to launch in India. It was announced along with the Honor X9b and Choice Earbuds X5 TWS last month. The smartwatch offers a massive display, a long battery life, and a lot of workout features. Here is a comprehensive review of what the Choice Watch offers.
Honor Choice Watch review: What’s in the box?
The retail package of the Honor Choice Watch includes:
- Honor Choice Watch
- Magnetic charging cable
- Quick start guide
Display and Build
One of the major attractions of the Honor Choice Watch is its large 1.95-inch AMOLED display that offers 410 x 502 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 332 PPI pixel density, and up to 550 nits of brightness. The screen is very bright and clear for outdoor usage. One gripe is that it does not automatically adjust the brightness depending on the environment. However, it does come with support for Always-on Display functionality. In addition, it gives access to multiple watch faces. The bezels are slim, and the company claims a 75 percent screen-to-body ratio.
In terms of design, the 2.5D micro-curved glass of the Choice Watch adds to its sleek aesthetics. The smartwatch features a metallic-textured body with stainless-steel buttons. It has a thickness of 10.2mm and weighs only 45 grams.
The white silicone strap feels skin-friendly and can be worn for longer durations without any skin irritation, at least for me. In addition, with a 5ATM water resistance level, the Choice Watch is suitable for swimming and surfing.
Watch UI and Voice Calling
The crown on the right edge of the Honor Choice Watch provides access to all the apps available on the watch. A swipe-up on the home screen shows all notifications. Note that there is no option to respond to notifications. A swipe downwards gives access to the Quick Settings menu. Swiping right shows widgets for Activity Record, Heart rate, SpO2, Stress, Sleep, and more. Swiping left of the home screen allows users to access frequently used or desired apps.
Here’s a list of all the apps available through the crown: Exercise (with workout modes), Exercise record, Activity record, Heart rate, SpO2, Sleep, Stress, One-tap measurements, Contacts (favorite contacts), Call history, Weather, Breathing exercise, Music control, Water intake, Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer, Calculator, Voice memo, Compass, Flashlight, Find Phone, and Settings.
Some additional features, such as Vibration Drainage, Silent / Ring mode, and Brightness adjustment are available via Quick Toggle. The SOS functionality is activated through the Settings. Once enabled, users can triple-tap to perform an emergency call to a pre-registered contact.
At the time of writing, my Choice Watch has already received the 8.0.9.17 firmware update. The well-designed UI, coupled with the 60Hz refresh rate, offers a snappy user experience.
The other standout feature is the Honor Health companion app, which needs to be installed on a paired phone. The Health tab on the app provides a lot of statistical data about steps, calories, activity, hours active, sleep, heart health, and more. The Exercise tab offers 120 workout modes and customizable exercise options. The Device tab allows users to link a phone to the Honor Watch or any other Honor fitness tracker/watch, view online and customizable watch faces, and access other options such as battery status, setting frequent contacts, and notifications.
The smartwatch supports Bluetooth (5.3) calling through a paired smartphone. When there is an incoming call, the watch allows users to answer, reject or respond via quick SMS replies. The call quality is decent for indoor environments. When making calls, the watch does not provide a Dialler app. Instead, users can make calls from contacts available in the Call History or from the Favourite Contacts app on the watch. The built-in Voice Memo app works well, and the recorded audio files are quite audible.
Health Monitoring and Battery Life
The Choice Watch offers comprehensive health monitoring features, including SpO2 monitoring, heart rate monitoring, stress monitoring, and sleep quality monitoring. The watch continuously monitors these parameters as long as it’s worn. If an attempt is made to track heart rate, sleep, stress, or SpO2 while the watch is not worn on the wrist, a prompt will be displayed instructing the user to wear the watch.
The Choice Watch comes equipped with support for the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) with five global positioning satellite systems: BDS (China), GPS (America), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (EU), and QZSS (Japan).
I used the watch to track a 6km outdoor walk, which lasted around 1 hour and 8 minutes. After completing the activity, it showed comprehensive health data, including steps, heart rate, average speed, and more. Other health data can be viewed through the Honor Health app on the paired device.
As mentioned above, the Choice Watch offers up to 120 workout modes. Additionally, the one-tap measurement app on the watch can measure heart rate, SpO2, and stress levels within 60 seconds.
The Honor Choice Watch has a 300mAh battery and supports magnetic charging. Once fully charged, it can last for 10 to 12 days with typical usage. With the Always-On Display (AOD) feature enabled and daily health tracking, it may last for around 5 days. To sum up, the Choice Watch does not disappoint in terms of battery life.
Honor Choice Watch price, variants, offers
The Honor Choice Watch is priced at Rs 6,499 (~$78) in India. However, it is now available with an introductory price of Rs 5,999 (~$72). It comes in black and white options.
Verdict
The Honor Choice Watch presents itself as a compelling smartwatch option with its vibrant display, stylish design, comprehensive health tracking, and extensive workout modes. It will certainly appeal to workout enthusiasts. In addition, its long battery life and water resistance make it a practical choice for active lifestyles. While it lacks features like automatic brightness adjustment and a dialler, its overall package offers good value for those seeking a well-rounded fitness companion with voice-calling capabilities.
Disclaimer: All of the opinions in this Honor Choice Watch review post are mine and based on my own experiences. There has been no editorial input from Honor.
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