
While I couldn't test this out, the built-in voice command feature had no trouble understanding my voice if I spoke clearly. The second GTR 2 button takes you directly to the workout menu to choose and start an activity, a useful shortcut if you need to quickly activate it quickly at the starting line of a race.įrom a design standpoint, I prefer the GTR 2 because the buttons sit at a diagonal you'll have to trust me that this angle makes them much easier to press than the GTS' side-facing button, which makes you twist your wrist.īuilt-in voice commands are useful for bypassing confusing menus to start a workout or change settings quickly.īoth watches will reportedly get built-in Alexa support shortly.

The button featured on both watches takes you directly to all of the most useful functions, like starting a workout, checking the weather or your fitness goals, measuring your heart rate, and so on. Both were light and comfortable to wear while sleeping or running.īoth watches rely on using the touchscreen for navigation, plus one side button on the GTS 2 and two side buttons on the GTR 2. Hitting 454 x 454 resolution with 326 ppi on the 1.39" GTR 2 and 348 x 442 resolution with 341 ppi on the 1.65"-tall GTS 2, these look satisfyingly rich when displaying content.Įach watch has a comfortable silicone strap built to take water and sweat without sopping it up and an attractive aluminum casing. Both smartwatches' AMOLED displays are vibrant and seamlessly adjust their brightness based on the room's lighting, so they stay readable in direct sunlight and won't blind you when checking it at night.
