If styling is the most important factor to you and you want a full circle Android Wear smartwatch, there is only one watch to choose from. For a good looking Android Wear watch without the battery anxiety of the Moto 360, choose the G Watch R. But for all...
Sleek design integrates hardware with software, Topnotch hardware, Battery life among the best for Android Wear devices
Software experience still needs refinement, Bulkiness might be a deal breaker for some
The G Watch R gets so much right in terms of design and hardware that it's hard not to call it the best Android Wear device on the market. It's bulkiness won't be for everybody, but aside from faltering in the software department slightly, which falls mor...
Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Crashy. Screen sensitivity issues
Published: 2014-11-25, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: We recently took a look at two of the most stylish smartwatches around, the Moto 360 and Asus ZenWatch , but there's one more to add to that list. Read on, as we review LG's second stab at Android Wear, the round-faced G Watch R.The G Watch R is a smartwa...
Published: 2014-11-12, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
If you want an Android Wear smartwatch that looks like a regular watch, then the LG G Watch R is a great option. It feels great on the wrist, has a crisp and clear display, has battery life that will get you through at least one full day, and provides a s...
Comfortable design, Shar, bright display, Good voice commands
Android Wear is still limited, Lots of swiping required
The LG G Watch R is a smartwatch worthy of your wrist in terms of style, but Android Wear still needs work. LG was one of the first brands on the scene with an Android Wear device, the G Watch. But while the device was sleek and comfortable, it...
Published: 2014-11-06, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Smartwatches are going to be the next big thing. They'll keep us connected, keep us informed, and make it feel like we're living in the future. Virtually every mobile phone maker has dipped its toes into smartwatch waters, including Apple, which is going ...
Great battery life (for an Android Wear watch), Sharp aesthetics (assuming you like manly chronographs), Best, brightest display in its category
More expensive than the competition, Big, chunky, potentially polarizing design, Dubious step and altitude data
If you're willing to pay a premium, the G Watch R will give you the best display, battery life and overall aesthetics in the rapidly advancing (but still not fully realized) Android Wear market....
Handsome OLED display makes everything look better, Solidly built, Has a few neat tricks for Android users, Round watches are objectively better than square ones
Software constantly feels incomplete, Incompatible with iPhone or other platforms, Circular face clashes with square Google Now cards, Battery life better than the Moto 360, but still inadequate
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