Huawei launches new version of slim running watch

Huawei has launched the new Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition in countries worldwide. This model was unveiled at the brand’s recent global launch event, alongside the new Watch Kids X series wearables.

The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition has arrived several weeks after the standard version of the smartwatch was released. This special edition model has been designed in collaboration with professional long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge. It comes with a blue, red, white and green striped fabric band, and a Racing Legend watch face showing real-time running insights.

Aside from these design elements, the Racing Legend Edition of the Watch GT Runner 2 appears to be identical to the original. It offers a range of dedicated metrics which should be useful to athletes, such as VO2 Max, recovery progress and running ability index (RAI). Users can also access a professional Training Camp Dashboard, created in partnership with the dsm-firmenich Running Team. Here, users can view running metrics, performance insights and a record of their workouts. Other features include ECG analysis, music playback, Bluetooth calling and NFC. Plus, this smartwatch has an estimated battery life of seven days with typical use.

It is unclear when the Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition will go on sale in Europe, and how much it could cost in this region.