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Michael Sawh
TechRadar
“While not everyone will need a smartwatch with a pair of secret earbuds, the Watch Buds proves it can be done with panache, and can hopefully be refined in future versions to make it a more attractive proposition.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact hybrid design
- Powerful clear audio
- Smooth HarmonyOS interface
- Always on hand and easy to pull out
- Premium stainless‑steel case and IPX7 water resistance
Points of Contention
- Not water‑proof
- Bulky form factor
- Short battery life
- Average ANC performance
- Unreliable tap‑gesture control
- Connectivity issues with non‑Huawei Android
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics60
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends
The Huawei Watch Buds combine a smartwatch with hidden earbuds, but the execution is flawed with poor battery life, unreliable controls, and mediocre noise cancellation. The high price and frustrating setup for non-Huawei Android users make it a poor value compared to better alternatives.
