Review of LG G Watch R, the main competitor Moto 360

For many users, watches round case is a kind of classic, some archetype. But the first generation of smart watches almost to a man comes in rectangular enclosures, due technological features. Until recently, the market was represented by only one model of round smart watches, Moto 360. As stated, it was not too much to choose from that. But recently there has been presented a very interesting round model, LG G Watch R.

New watches are running Android Wear. However, more or less sane compatibility between the OS and the usual Android no application for the "big" version must be adapted to work correctly on smart watches. Therefore, due to the novelty, Android Wear can not boast of a special variety of affordable software is currently only about 1000 items. And for the most part it's all sorts of themes for dials.

Another weak spot Android Wear is dependent on the smartphone. The basic functionality provided by the given operating system is notified about certain events. And almost without a smartphone can not do. Therefore, it remains only to hope that Google will revise its approach and will make a significant change in this "wearable" OS.

Zest LG G Watch R lies primarily in the design. But there are several other advantages. Incidentally, Moto 360 is not officially available in Russia, unlike the hero of this review.

Features

• Compatibility: Smartphone with Android 4.3 and above
• Operating System: Android Wear (4.4W.2)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 1.2 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB, 512 MB RAM, no expansion slots
• Display: P-OLED, 1.3 ", 320x320 pixels
• Battery: replaceable, 410 mAh
• Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0
• Ports and Connectors: dock with microUSB
• Dimensions / weight: 46, 4 x 53, 6 x 9, 7 mm ( 11, 1 frame) / 62 g
  Despite the roundness of the dial, the watch from LG and Motorola are still interested in the different categories of consumers. Moto 360 have a business design, well suited for a suit and tie, and the style of LG rather conjures up thoughts of hours for pilots, with their characteristic graded безелями. In this model is only available in black.
  
  A strap 22 mm standard mounting, so theoretically you can change it yourself. But have to sweat, as recessed mounting.
  
  Mentioned above, you can rotate the button, but it may not affect anything, it works only when pressed. With it turned on the display, and when you hold - open settings. On the watch is an optical sensor heartbeat sensor (photoplethysmography). These pictures we compared the appearance of both models LG G:
  
  Filling time work ekranChasy comply with dust and moisture protection IP67, meaning they can lie without harm to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes.
  
  The "heart" of hours is 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 1, 2 GHz. Battery capacity is 410 mAh (at Moto 360 - 300-320 mAh). LG G Watch R showed a very decent running time: when the screen is switched on permanently they lasted two days, and with automatic shut-off screen - almost three. Also battery lasted 3 hours 26 minutes of continuous play, which is one of the best results among the clock on Android Wear. A full charge is done in 1 hour and 40 minutes, wireless charging is not provided.
  
  In the watch is applied round plastic OLED-matrix. With a diameter of 1, 3 inches and a resolution of 320x320 pixel image provides low. Through the use of OLED clock comfortably use in bright light.
  
  Internal memory is 512 MB, which is enough for the job. Communicate with your smartphone is supported by Bluetooth 4.0 LE to a distance of 20-30 meters indoors. With this you can use any application to search for smartphones, they have already written a large number.
  
  Unfortunately, traditionally for Android Wear, the vast majority of actions can be performed only through the smartphone. For example, on the clock, you can not answer an incoming call, only to reject or accept it, but it will have to speak on the smartphone.
  
  For service tasks clock has a memory of 4 GB, but it is not available to the user. Also there is no expansion slot.
  
  Android Wear, softNa our sample clock installed Android Wear version 4.4W.2. In it there is support for GPS (in this case, useless) and the ability to play music on your phone with the clock, passing information via Bluetooth.
  
  The clock 24 preset digital dial, you can also download from the Internet or dials to create them yourself.
  
  Given the concept of Android Wear, LG G Watch R operate, besides the time display in the main functions of the notifier. They can see who is calling you, if you take a smartphone for whatever reason uncomfortable or no opportunity. Voice can dictate a text message, set the alarm, turn on the timer, etc. And here is something more complicated anyway have to be done through a smartphone. Even the map on the clock is not displayed, only the arrow indicating the direction. Unfortunately, to get online chat with hours also will not work, it is necessary to use the smartphone as a modem. In general, the device-Sat pure.
  
  Our mneniePo compared with LG G Watch, this model boasts better ergonomics, design, features, functionality and lasting work. Moreover, it is difficult to say that in this case is more important - the appearance or battery capacity. The target audience is men, design totally unisex. Also remember that the clock work exclusively with Android-smartphone. Overall, this is one of the most exciting to date hours running Android Wear.
  
  Pros:
  
• Good time work

Metal shell High-quality OLED-screen Water and dust protection IP67 < Cons:
Solid body High Price
Source: geektimes.ru/company/mailru/blog/240970/