Finding the wide range of smart watches on the market today is extremely time-consuming. Smartwatches are extremely complex devices with numerous applications. To make an appropriate decision, you must consider many of its characteristics, which can be very stressful.
The same functions under a different name; battery, materials used, sensors.
As a result, we’re going to cut through the clutter by focusing on three very interesting smartwatches: the Huawei Watch GT3 Pro, the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, and the Ticwatch Pro 3. These watches are notable for the numerous functions and sensors that they incorporate, as well as their screens, battery life, and materials used in their construction.
We will examine all of the information available to determine which of these smartwatches is the best fit for you.
The main characteristics of each model are listed in the table below. We recommend that you read it before diving into the analysis.
See the detailed review: Huawei Watch GT3 Pro
See the detailed review: Amazfit GTR 3 Pro
See the detailed review: TicWatch Pro 3
Specification
| Huawei | Amazfit | TicWatch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 63 grams | 32 grams | 41.9 grams |
| Measures | 48 x 49.6 x 14 mm | 46 x 46 x 10.7 mm | 47 x 48 x 12.2 mm |
| Lens material | Sapphire crystal | Tempered glass | Anti-fingerprint glass |
| Shell material | Titanium | Aluminium alloy | Stainless steel + plastic |
| Strap material | Leather | Leather | Silicon |
| Screen type | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.43″ | 1.45″ | 1.4″ |
| Resolution | 466×466 | 480×480 | 454 x 454 + FSTN display |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Harmony OS | Zep OS | Wear OS by Google |
| Sensors | Acceleration + gyroscopic + geomagnetic + optical heart rate + ambient light + barometric pressure + skin temperature | BioTracker 3.0 PPG Biometric + Acceleration + Gyroscopic + Geomagnetic + Barometric Altimeter + Ambient Light + Temperature | PPG heart rate + accelerometer + gyroscope + ambient light + barometer |
| Women’s Health | Yes | Yes | – |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stress tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sport modes | More than 100 | More than 150 | More than 150 |
| Battery | 5 days | 12 days | up to 3 days |
| Waterproof | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | – |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Music playback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free hands | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth+NFC+WLAN | Bluetooth + Wi-Fi | Bluetooth + WiFi + NFC |
| Apps | Huawei health | Zepp | Wear OS |
Design
Aside from the differences, there is a certain similarity in the design of the watches. Following in the footsteps of classic watches, all three models have a spherical design. While the Huawei Watch and Amazfit have smoother lines, the Ticwatch Pro 3 stands out for its more robust design.
The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro, on the other hand, is the heaviest of the three models, weighing in at 63 grams. We are not talking about excessive weight, which can affect its use, but it is important to consider.
In terms of size, the table shows no significant differences because they move almost in the same numbers. These are well-designed smartwatches with structures that do not interfere with comfort or performance, allowing them to accompany you throughout the day.
Aside from the fact that they have a touch screen, they all have buttons and rotating crowns to navigate the interface.
Material
It’s also important to know what materials these devices are made of, especially if you like to surf, run ultramarathons, or climb mountains. The strength of the materials is very important.
The lens of Huawei’s smartwatch is made of sapphire crystal to make sure it is strong. This goes well with the titanium frame to make a smartwatch that is both stylish and tough.
A tempered glass is on the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro. The rest of the case is made of an aluminium alloy that makes it strong and light.
The Ticwatch has a glass lens that doesn’t show fingerprints and a case that is made of both stainless steel and plastic.
The last thing we need to talk about is the straps. Leather and fluoroelastomer are used in both the Huawei and the Amazfit (a synthetic polymer). Solid silicon is what Ticwatch has chosen instead. All the materials are high-quality and make sure you have a good grip.
Screen
The first thing we’ll talk about is the type of screen. In particular, all three smartwatches have an AMOLED screen, which means that the image quality is better than fine. Resolution-wise, they are both the same, but the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro stands out with its 480 x 480 resolution.
But here we want to focus on the “double” screen of the Ticwatch Pro 3 or FSTN (Film Compensated Super-Twisted Nematic) display, which lets you switch between the two with a slight movement of the wrist. This is done to save battery (by going into basic mode) and increase autonomy, which is a good thing.
In conclusion, we say that all three models have a touch screen and come in different colours.
Sensors
After looking at how the watches look on the outside, it’s time to look at what they have inside and what features they have.
As you can see in the table, the three models have the same basic features: heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor…
But the Ticwatch Pro 3 isn’t as good in this area. Both the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro and the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro have more sensors, so they can keep track of more things. A geomagnetic sensor or the ability to measure the amount of oxygen in the blood are two examples. This is very important if you love sports or want to keep track of as much information about your vital signs as possible.
Here, it’s important to note that the Amazfit GTR Pro 3 has the PAI health assessment system built in. This system takes different values and turns them into numbers so you can easily see what state you’re in.
Other things that these watches can do that aren’t related to sports are track women’s health (though we don’t know much about the Ticwatch), track sleep, and measure stress.
The three smartwatches also come with a variety of satellite location systems that let you know where you are in the world.
This section ends with a look at the sport modes that each watch has. Each one is different, but together they can meet 95 percent of your sports needs. Most of the time, there are more than 100 different sport modes on these models.
Battery
Now, we’ll talk about what needs to be added to the rest of the features to make a smartwatch that is well-balanced. The battery life of a smart watch has a big effect on how it works and is definitely one of the most important things to think about.
There are no other ways to look at the facts. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro can go on its own for up to 12 days. The Huawei Watch GTR 3 Pro, which stays in 5 days, is right behind it. The Ticwatch Pro 3 with 3 days is in last place.
It’s clear that the amount of use and the number of functions that are always on have a direct effect on the battery life, so these values can change.
The Huawei and Amazfit are the best choices for water resistance because they can be submerged up to 50 metres (5 ATM). The Ticwatch can also dive, but only for a short time and not very deep.
The three smartwatches all have the IP68 certificate, which proves that they can withstand dust and water, which is important for this kind of device.
Features and connectivity
If you’re already amazed by what these devices can do, you might lose your mind when you find out about some of the features that are still being planned.
For example, you can play music and talk to virtual assistants on all three smart watches. It is also possible to answer calls with the watch alone.
When it comes to connectivity, both the Huawei and the Amazfit work with both iOS and Android (always taking into account the appropriate versions). But this should be qualified when it comes to Ticwatch. Why? Because you need an Android phone if you want to get the most out of the Ticwatch Pro 3.
The three models offer different ways to connect, but Huawei and Ticwatch stand out because they have Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN (in Huawei’s case), and Wi-Fi (in the Ticwatch).
Obviously, each smartwatch has its own app, where you can see the information you’ve collected in more detail and find more ways to customise it.
Which is better!
After looking at the main features of each smartwatch and putting them on the table, it’s time to make a choice. The design, the materials used, the fact that it can run on its own, and the sensors…
After all of that, the Huawei Watch GT3 Pro is all that’s left. It is a stylish smartwatch made with high-quality materials like titanium and sapphire glass. In addition, it has a not-insignificant 1.43-inch AMOLED screen, very complete monitoring, and battery based on the options it gives you. This is not a cheap device, but it is worth every euro you spend on it.
Still, you still have one more choice. If you just want the cheapest option, the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is a great choice that will save you a few dollars and give you a great smartwatch.
