HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is launched with a very clear objective: to make the smartwatch experience accessible, simple and concrete, without turning it into something expensive or complicated. It’s a product that belongs to the CHOICE line from HONOR, thus that family of accessories designed to complete the brand’s ecosystem with affordable devices, yet cared for in daily experience. And in my opinion this is precisely the right way to read this smartwatch. It isn’t intended to replace an Apple Watch or an advanced sports wearable, and it doesn’t pretend to. HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is simply a wrist companion: it shows notifications, allows you to manage Bluetooth calls, keeps track of the main health metrics, monitors sleep, follows the most common workouts and offers a decidedly interesting autonomy.
All of this with a lightweight design, a large AMOLED display that’s pleasant to look at, a simple-to-use interface and a management app compatible with both Android and iOS. These are all elements that make it suitable especially for those who want to enter the world of smartwatches without spending too much, or for those looking for an essential, comfortable device without too many complications.
Naturally, the affordable price, which currently hovers around 35 euros, brings with it a few trade-offs: there is no built‑in GPS, notifications do not allow full interaction, and some sensors should be interpreted more in a wellness context than as precise measuring tools. However the point isn’t to determine whether the HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is the most complete wearable ever, but to understand whether, in its price range, it can offer a balanced, pleasant and truly useful daily experience.
HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i Review
@gizchina Costa meno di tanti accessori smart, ma fa molto più di quanto ti aspetti. HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i è uno smartwatch semplice, leggero e super concreto: display AMOLED, chiamate Bluetooth, notifiche, monitoraggio salute, oltre 100 sport e fino a 14 giorni di autonomia. 😱 Non è pensato per chi deve preparare le Olimpiadi, ma per chi vuole uno smartwatch comodo da usare tutti i giorni senza spendere centinaia di euro. A meno di 40€, la domanda è una sola: ti serve davvero qualcosa di più? #HONOR #HONORCHOICE #Watch2i #smartwatch #techitalia #gizchina #wearable #smartwatcheconomico #techtok #android #iphone
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Design and Materials
HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is an affordable smartwatch, but on the wrist it doesn’t give that “basic” product feel that is often found in this price range. The design is clean, modern and discreet enough to fit well with both a sporty use and a more everyday context, in a fairly flexible way; it’s clear it doesn’t try to look like a luxury watch, but it still manages to convey good overall care, and honestly, when I saw the street price, I immediately thought it was a product to keep in mind, considering the alternatives available at these prices.
The case has generous dimensions, but the weight remains very light, and this is certainly one of the aspects most appreciated in real use: after a few minutes you almost forget you have it on the wrist, and this applies both during the day and at night when you use it to monitor sleep. The silicone strap is soft, flexible and doesn’t cause particular discomfort even after many hours of use. Clearly it is equipped with quick release, which makes it easy to swap with other straps if needed.
Also very pleasing is the AMOLED display, which occupies a large portion of the front and contributes to giving the smartwatch a more modern look. The bezels are visible, especially with light watch faces, but on a product in this price range it’s a understandable compromise. The panel quality, in any case, helps to make the experience more enjoyable, with vivid colors, deep blacks and readability more than good.
A successfully executed detail is the side crown, which serves not only as an aesthetic element but also makes navigation more comfortable. The rotation is pleasant and provides a more polished feel than you might expect from an affordable smartwatch, and there is also a second physical button, useful for quickly invoking some functions.
In terms of durability, HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is designed to handle everyday use: sweat, rain, splashes and light activities are not a problem. It isn’t, however, a wearable for extreme sports or diving: it’s fine for daily life and light fitness, which is exactly its natural field, but we cannot speak of certified durability. In short, you can wear it in the shower, but not for a swimming workout.
Sensors, performance and monitoring
HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is a smartwatch built on a simple and lightweight platform, designed more for efficiency and immediacy than for advanced applications or complex features. If this should lower our expectations since we aren’t looking at a top-of-the-range model, on the other hand it must be said that the watch remains fast, intuitive and stable in daily operations. Navigation between menus, widgets and main screens is smooth. Swipes respond well, animations are simple but pleasant and there are no noticeable slowdowns in normal use. It is an essential operating system, but precisely for this reason easy to understand even for those who have never used a smartwatch.
Regarding monitoring, HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i integrates the main sensors to keep an eye on heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, sleep and physical activity; given the economical nature of the product, I wouldn’t recommend it to serious athletes, but rather to the casual runner who wants to know how many calories they burned after Sunday lunch at the mother-in-law’s. Heart rate is detected fairly consistently for daily use, while SpO2 measurement should be taken with a bit more caution, as is common with wearables in this price range. It’s useful for a general indication, but should not be interpreted as medical data, the same goes for stress: interesting to consult, but read more as a directional reference than as an absolute value.
The sleep tracking is one of the most useful aspects: as is customary, the watch analyzes the various stages, from light to deep to REM sleep, and returns fairly clear data via the app. Again this isn’t a scientific instrument, but it can be really handy to understand your nightly habits better and to get some hints on recovery. On the sports side, there are over 100 training modes, despite the economical nature of the product; you start from the most common activities, from walking to running, from cycling to indoor workouts, and automatic recognition of some activities helps start monitoring with fewer steps. It’s a useful feature, especially for those who want to keep track of daily movement without having to set everything manually each time.
MISSING BUILT-IN GPS, and this is one of the most important compromises to know. To track outdoor routes precisely, such as running or cycling, you’ll need to carry your smartphone, from which you’ll use the built‑in GPS; I don’t really want to consider this a flaw, because given the price it can be entirely understandable. The Bluetooth call capability is good; thanks to the built‑in microphone and speaker, you can answer directly from the wrist perhaps for short calls while driving or when the phone isn’t at hand. The quality is adequate for quick conversations, but clearly it isn’t designed for long calls.
Software and app on smartphone
The software experience of HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is built around a very simple concept: do the essentials, do them clearly and don’t complicate the user’s life. The smartwatch interface is immediate, with gestures easy to remember and a fairly intuitive organization of the various features: for example with swipes you quickly access notifications, widgets, health data, quick menu and main screens. This simplicity is one of the product’s strengths, because it allows even someone who has never used a smartwatch to feel at ease right away.
The notification management is timely: messages, calls, and alerts arrive correctly on the wrist and allow you to check what’s happening without grabbing your smartphone every time. However there are some limitations: notifications can be read, but there isn’t a truly complete interaction. You can’t freely reply to messages and, in some cases, the display isn’t as complete as on more expensive smartwatches. It’s a reasonable choice for the price range, but it’s worth noting because many people buy a smartwatch to perhaps quickly reply to a message, and then are disappointed by the lack of such compatibility.
The go-to app is HONOR Health, available on both Android and iOS, a positive detail, because it makes Watch 2i usable even for those who do not own an HONOR smartphone. The app is tidy, clear and allows you to manage almost everything: health data, workouts, sleep tracking, smartwatch settings, watch faces and general synchronization.
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Autonomy
Battery life is one of the most convincing aspects of HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i, but this was to be expected thanks to a lightweight operating system and fairly conservative power management, allowing several days of use without constant recharging.
HONOR states up to about two weeks of use in standard conditions, but as always it depends a lot on how you use it. With notifications active, health monitoring, a few workouts and normal daily usage, you can easily cover a week. It’s a very good result, especially considering the AMOLED display and the presence of Bluetooth calls. If you enable the always-on display, autonomy decreases more noticeably, but it remains manageable.
Charging is via magnetic base and is quite convenient. The snap mechanism is stable and doesn’t give that sense of fragility sometimes found on cheap products. A full recharge takes about an hour and a half, thus timings are absolutely acceptable for a device that can stay on the wrist for several days.
Considerations and price
HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i is a smartwatch to judge for what it aims to be: an affordable, simple and concrete wearable, designed for those who want essential smart features without spending too much. And from this point of view, the product hits its objective well.
The list price is 69.90 euros, but as mentioned earlier its street price below 40 euros makes it even more interesting, as well as the various Bundles where it’s offered together with HONOR smartphones. At these figures, Watch 2i offers a very complete package: AMOLED display, Bluetooth calls, good autonomy, health monitoring, over 100 sports modes, an app compatible with Android and iOS, and a lightweight and pleasant design.
The compromises are expected, including the absence of GPS and limited interaction with notifications, but asking for much more at this price would have been decidedly unrealistic. It is thus best suited for someone looking to buy their first smartwatch, for someone seeking an affordable but not anonymous device, or for someone who already uses an HONOR smartphone and wants to complete the ecosystem with a simple and coherent accessory.
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