Android MOTO 360 2nd Generation review: A premium design
The Editorial Staff
The Moto 360 2nd Generation has come with higher pixel density from the previous one, making it one of the best smart watches.
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- Style: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Price: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros:
- Design is premium and has a beautiful look
- Very comfortable to wear
- Solid performance
- IPhone now compatible
Cons:
- Flat tire style, not for everyone
- Battery life is awful
- Limited apps don't provide much variety as in other smart watches.
Our Verdict:
Some people say the watch is a bit heavy and can be a burden to them but to us it is ...
The Moto 360 from the 1st generation was an immense success in the smartwatch market because of its beauty, functionality, and performance. It was also one of the most popular smartwatches out there. After that, most smart watchmakers tried to emulate the things Motorola had done with the Moto 360.
Motorola had to change the new Moto 360 to stay at the top of the smartwatch game, and fortunately, they did. Like the watch previous iteration, it also packs the Android Wear OS into its software and competes vigorously with Apple Watch and Samsung’s Gear S2.
Style and specs of Moto 360 2nd Generation
With the style of smartwatches, they have always been a bit child-like and toy looking, but Moto 360 from the start has kept its style and design to the premium. Some people don't like the round, flat tire-like shape of the Moto 360 2nd Gen, but we think it looks luxurious and premium.
The 1st Moto 360 was slow and underperforming. Motorola has addressed that issue and has thrown solid specs to the Moto 360 2nd Generation. It has Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz Quad-core processor and 512MB RAM, and it is also waterproofed with IP67 ratings to it. The Moto 360 2nd Generation daily performance numbers are great; they have a solid OS performer and meet acceptable standards.
Display and battery life
The Moto 360 2nd Generation has come with a higher pixel density than the previous one. The 46mm watch has a 1.56-inch screen with 360 x 330 resolution and 233 PPI, while the 42mm watch has a 1.37-inch screen with 263 PPI.
The Moto 360 2nd Generation battery is just as bad as it was in the 1st one. It only lasts a day on average use. The battery life is very inconsistent because sometimes it only has the battery working for a full day, and some days it goes beyond that.
Wearing and comfort
Motorola has always been the company that offers more options and accessories and they have done that also with Moto 360 2nd Generation. They have made many bands for the watch to choose from, and the quality of all the bands is great.
This is one of the most comfortable watches on the market. The bands fit the watch perfectly, and changing the band is quite easy. The leather option is the most amazing one in enhancing the beauty of the watch. Some people complain the watch is heavy, but to us, it is a nicely sized watch.
Apps
The Moto 360 2nd Generation watch doesn’t have enough apps. Fixing this on its android platform will make the watch a big player in the smartwatch market. There are fewer Moto android apps than Apple apps. The apps on the Moto 360 2nd Generation, however, function well.
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