It's a striking piece of hardware and definitely far better -
looking than its smartwatch siblings.
Not exact matches
The Gear S
looks better
than any other Samsung
smartwatch out there, and the extra 3G connectivity, curved display, and extra screen real estate are all steps in the right direction.
The
smartwatch looks like it has an always - on display, as the screen is visible in this pic, but we can't see much more other
than the time here.
Starting with the original square reference device for Android Wear, the G Watch, and evolving later last year into a more traditional watch design with the G Watch R. Now, still less
than a year on from its first
smartwatch, LG brings us what's arguably the best -
looking Android Wear
smartwatch yet, the LG Watch Urbane.
However, because manufacturers are finally coming round to the realization a
smartwatch needs to
look good if we're to buy one, they're a lot more tempting
than they once were.
When it comes to
smartwatches Android Wear has a fairly diverse set of options for those who are
looking to get themselves a timepiece that is capable of doing more
than just tell the time.
Say goodbye to the angular, science - fiction
look found on the Ionic and the equally gauche Fitbit Blaze, and say hello to the Versa's aluminum construction, black - on - black color scheme, and smoothed corners that scream «my first
smartwatch» more
than anything.
Perhaps it's already happening — I ask Alexa what the weather will
look like rather
than checking an app, or check a notification on a
smartwatch rather
than digging out my phone.
If you want something a little bit more fitness - focused
than some of the other options, Fitbit's Ionic
smartwatch might just be what you're
looking for.
If you're
looking for a wearable that feels more like a
smartwatch than a fitness watch, the Pebble Time will fit the bill.
The Series 1 does a good job tracking most kinds of workouts, and
looks a whole lot better
than most fitness trackers — and with two size options, the Apple Watch is one of the few
smartwatches that
looks good on even the smallest wrists.
The new Fitbit Versa
smartwatch is smarter, more affordable, and much better
looking than the Fitbit Ionic.
Still, those
looking for an all around solid
smartwatch with great customization need
look no further
than the Moto 360 2nd Gen.. Although the flat tire
look may not appeal to everyone, there are those that won't mind this particular detail and instead will focus on things like the great
looking micro knurl bezel option one can possess.
One is that it's round and
looks like a watch, rather
than like a
smartwatch.
A round
smartwatch on Google's Android Wear platform that
looks much nicer
than most other Android Wear
smartwatches.
Huawei's second - gen
smartwatch looks rather bulky thanks to its active styling, but it is notably thinner and lighter
than the LG Watch Sport — of course, pretty much every watch is small compared to the Watch Sport.
Samsung's newest
smartwatch reinvents itself with a whole new
look and feel to create one of the best - designed wrist gadgets around, it has an eye - catching design, a clever rotating bezel that's actually useful, beautiful display, solid health tracking and slightly better battery life
than other high - end
smartwatches.
The Huawei Fit
looks like the Pebble Round
smartwatch, functions like a Fitbit Charge, and costs less
than both.
For my taste, the Huawei Watch accomplishes
smartwatch looks better
than any other
smartwatch we've seen yet.
Both devices
look more like traditional watches with round faces
than like blocky
smartwatches, and both offer built - in GPS and heart - rate sensors.
The Michael Kors Access does what a
smartwatch should do:
look like a watch that you want to wear, adding smart functionality as a bonus rather
than a priority.
Instead, the Mission is a perfectly good -
looking smartwatch that users can wear on the daily, and even up close it'll
look like another high - end watch, rather
than a gadget, and for a watch that's the ultimate goal, no?
Perhaps this should have been expected from Nixon, a firm known for creating good -
looking watches since they hit the scene in the 90's, but the Mission is the only Android Wear — or
smartwatch that is — that shrugs off knocks and bumps, as well as laughs at the dangers of water, all the while
looking better
than most.
It's better proportioned and
looks much more like the analog watches I prefer
than any other
smartwatch.
I must also point out that the watch is rather thin at 9.95 mm, and it certainly
looks and feels thinner
than many competing
smartwatches.
The device flaunts its stainless bezel and clasp, as it
looks more stylish
than any other
Smartwatches available in the country, which includes Samsung Gear Live and the LG G Watch.
The customisable Michael Kors watch faces once again make this
smartwatch feel that little bit more special
than its competitors, while the customisation options and the way «
Looks» are organised is excellent, especially for those who like to match their watch to their outfit.
The best chance
smartwatches have right now is to go after the fitness tracking market, appealing to those who want something that can handle all of their workouts but also
look fine over the course of the day as a watch rather
than a clunky rubber and plastic band on your wrist.
The quality of leaks we're seeing suggests that the Versa will be announced sooner rather
than later, but in the meantime, does this
look like a
smartwatch you'd be interested in buying?
It has been two years since we last took a good
look at a very early version of the Blocks modular
smartwatch — with the watch itself being talked about for even longer
than that — and now it's finally being properly announced.
The actual watch part is a little thicker
than your standard watch, but that's to be expected because although this watch
looks and feels like a normal watch, it's still a
smartwatch at the end of the day.
Motorola unveiled the Moto 360, a gorgeous
smartwatch that
looks more like a traditional round wristwatch
than it does a new piece of tech.
But the Vivomove HR is a fitness - focused
smartwatch, so it has to do more
than sit still and
look pretty.
It's certainly flashier
than the minimalist Moto 360, and its round watch face makes the square body of the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2
smartwatch look more gadget - y.
It's a smaller market
than the original Huawei Watch appealed to, and those wanting to dip their toes in the
smartwatch waters for the first time are better off
looking elsewhere.
* insert complaining about black bar on screen here dispite the fact that it still
looks nicer
than any other
smartwatch available *
While Pebble's last product, the Pebble 2, is more of a fitness tracker
than a
smartwatch, Fitbit's acquisition of Pebble could mean that the company is
looking to expand beyond the fitness band industry that it dominates.
At # 199, it isn't too much more
than a traditional Kate Spade watch so for those that love Kate Spade and want a
smartwatch that doesn't
look like a piece of tech on their arm, this device appears to be a real winner.
If you're
looking for an excellent all - around
smartwatch that offers unparalleled integration with your iPhone, it really doesn't get any better
than the Apple Watch Series 1.
LG's fetching
smartwatch nails the
look, if the
look is more bling
than bland.
It's much better
looking than any prior Samsung watch (and arguably most other
smartwatches), has a brand new user interface, and works with nearly any Android smartphone.
Other
than how it
looks (or can
look), there is no real stand - out feature in the new Moto 360 over one of the other Android Wear
smartwatches.
From a distance it
looks much more like a traditional watch
than some other
smartwatches out there.
Unfortunately, if you're
looking to purchase the Sony
Smartwatch 3 while you wait, you'll have to
look elsewhere
than the Google Store.
However, if you're
looking for a fitness tracker with a heavy, but not - too - heavy lean toward being a
smartwatch, the Fitbit Blaze is a competent choice that you can now buy for cheaper
than ever.
It's annoying that it's a bit smaller
than previous years - 1.2 - inch vs 1.3 - inch - as we want as much to
look at as possible on a
smartwatch, but if that's the price of a more compact device, we can understand.
If you're a woman
looking for a more premium watch
than you can find in Skagen's or Fossil's lineups, Michele's
smartwatches have all the same features but
look far more luxe.
It
looks like cellular
smartwatches are getting some better take - up
than we expected.
If you're
looking for the most premium
smartwatch look no further
than the Tag Connected.
The model I'm using is the silver variant with a metal strap, and despite its lack of ambient light sensor, this thing
looks better
than just about any other
smartwatch — with the possible exception of the Apple Watch, if that's your thing.