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Honor Watch 5 Ultra

76
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
1 of 5 recommend it · one critic is far keener
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 70–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 76.2 · 4 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 78

Tom's Guide's review has no printed score; we read it as 90/100. The other 4 average 73.

Honor Watch 5 UltraImage: Honor

5 professional reviewers tested the Honor Watch 5 Ultra, and 1 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and health tracking. Most common complaint: software.

Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and 2 more

The catch: It has no third-party apps or payments, and the software feels unfinished.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    An excellent Android-friendly smartwatch with handsome looks, accurate tracking and very good endurance.

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  2. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A tough, good-looking watch with decent battery and health tracking, but locked-down software with no apps or payments makes it feel poor value against rivals.

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  3. 70
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    Premium hardware and reliable workout and sleep tracking, but the closed ecosystem and basic features make it hard to recommend over competing watches.

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  4. 70
    Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2025

    Attractive watch with sturdy materials and strong battery, but its software lacks polish and feature depth, so better-value options exist.

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  5. 71est.
    WareableNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A well-built titanium watch with a decent feature set for its price and good sleep and battery performance.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Battery life5 of 5
Health tracking3 of 5
Build quality2 of 5

What critics dislike most

Software4 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Honor Watch 5 Ultra worth it?

Critics are divided: 1 of 5 recommend it. It has no third-party apps or payments, and the software feels unfinished.

Do critics agree about the Honor Watch 5 Ultra?

One critic is far keener: scores range from 70 (TechRadar) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 20 points across 5 reviews. Tom's Guide's review has no printed score; we read it as 90/100. The other 4 average 73.

What do critics dislike about the Honor Watch 5 Ultra?

Software (4 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Honor Watch 5 Ultra?

The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.