Testseek.com have collected 257 expert reviews of the LG G Watch R and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG G Watch R.
October 2014
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The editors liked
Looks like a real watch
Lots of sensors
The LG G Watch R feels like a proper watch which just so happens to be smart. It's futuristic
But not showy about it — the last thing I want is strangers on the tube peering over my shoulder every time I give my wristwatch a glance
Battery life
2 days in alwayson. LG says you'll get three if you forego that luxury. This blows away the G Watch R's only competition
Round or otherwise
For the time being
Display
Bright with very good viewing angles
And also the highest pixel densi
Beautiful round metal design
Android Wear + a variety of apps and functions
Good battery endurance and fast charging
High-quality display
CPU
Snapdragon 400
A smooth user experience
Comfortable design
Shar
Bright display
Good voice commands
Good looking
Colorful and bright P-OLED display
Better than average battery life
Superb design
Excellent OLED screen
With its round design
Angular metal frame and selection of gorgeous watch faces
The LG G Watch R is the most attractive Android Wear Smartwatch around. It's battery life isn't bad either
Great battery life (for an Android Wear watch)
Sharp aesthetics (assuming you like manly chronographs)
Best
Brightest display in its category
Sleek design integrates hardware with software
Topnotch hardware
Battery life among the best for Android Wear devices
Screen colours and watch faces
Gorgeous design. Improved battery life. Sharp
Vivid screen. Nice watch faces.
Strong performance
Great screen
Versatile design
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
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
Much better than the first G Watch. Epic battery life for Android Wear. Zippier processor than its smartwatch competition. Comes with a barometric altimeter for quick elevation checks. OLED display produces nice inky blacks
Stylish design
Sturdy construction
IP67certified – dustand waterproof
Crisp
Circular display
Very good battery life for a smartwatch
Fantastic build quality
Beautiful design
Vivid display
Great battery performance
Attractive design
Full circular display
Improved battery life
The editors didn't like
Too big
Uncomfortable to wear
Buggy
But look they will
Once you start talking at the thing. Despite what decades of sci-fi movies or Dick Tracy comics may have told you
You look like a dick when barking voice commands into a watch. It's a credit to LG that the only serious issues I have w
Wear isn't done
Wear is sometimes useful. I wish it was more useful
But I'm not even sure how I'd go about making it more useful. For the investment you're making
Wear is very much an ideainprogress kind of product
And that's what you should expect wh
No speakers
No SIM card support
Compatible only with Android 4.3+
Android Wear is still limited
Lots of swiping required
Android Wear is still a work in progress with a UI that can be challenging if you don't want to speak to your watch
Average battery life
Some software flaws with Android Wear
Final pricing is still unclear. Battery life
While better than Android Wear competitors
Still isn't good enough for the average person. The watch's design won't appeal to those who prefer sleek
Slim timepieces
More expensive than the competition
Big
Chunky
Potentially polarizing design
Dubious step and altitude data
Software experience still needs refinement
Bulkiness might be a deal breaker for some
Tilt to wake and poor leather strap
Expensive. Still bulky. Battery still isn't great. Android Wear still underwhelms
Requires charging cradle
Expensive
No integrated GPS
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Crashy. Screen sensitivity issues
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
Almost twice as heavy as the Moto 360. Leather wristband feels like a cardboard strap. Smaller screen makes reading messages more difficult
The leather strap is hard to break in and feels a bit cheap
Browsing your apps requires you to go through several operations
Published: 2015-01-27, Author: Nick , review by: techlife.net
Abstract: Feature wise, LG's R iteration of the G Watch managed to pop an optical heart rate monitor inside, even though it needs to be manually activated each time you want a reading.There's also a barometer and integrated digital compass, which sounds great on pa...
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Published: 2015-01-27, Author: Nick , review by: techlife.net
Abstract: Feature wise, LG's R iteration of the G Watch managed to pop an optical heart rate monitor inside, even though it needs to be manually activated each time you want a reading.There's also a barometer and integrated digital compass, which sounds great on pa...
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Published: 2015-01-02, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
The LG G Watch R does a great job combining technology with classic style.It's excellent design is backed up with impressive technology under the hood as well to provide timely notifications and a handy way access Google services with your voice.Style gur...
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The LG G Watch R is the best smartwatch we've yet reviewed (keeping in mind we haven't got our hands on a Moto 360 for a lengthy period so far). The round screen makes it more comfortable to wear, both physically and socially, and the switch to P-OLED...
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Published: 2014-11-12, Author: Jason , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: We first heard rumours that LG would bring a round Android Wear watch back in August, when the Moto 360 ‘s release date was still unknown. We already heard from a reader who imported a unit , but still couldn't wait to get a proper review unit of our own....
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Published: 2014-11-12, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: The LG G Watch R is the smartest smart watch I've ever wrapped around my wrist — except in one important detail.See also: LG G Watch Australian ReviewI have to admit that I was a little stunned when LG followed up the announcement of the original LG G Wa...
Speedy specs, Circular display, Feels like a proper watch
No GPS, Watch faces look weird with the physical face, Still not enough apps on Android Wear
The LG G Watch R's hardware is ready for your wrist. Android Wear? Not so much. As far as smartwatches currently go, the G Watch R sits in the top tier. It may even be the best, if you like its black chunky look, which I'm sure many will. But for me, An...
Published: 2014-10-28, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com.au
With its round design, angular metal frame and selection of gorgeous watch faces, the LG G Watch R is the most attractive Android Wear Smartwatch around. It's battery life isn't bad either
Final pricing is still unclear. Battery life, while better than Android Wear competitors, still isn't good enough for the average person. The watch's design won't appeal to those who prefer sleek, slim timepieces
Although its stark design and beautiful face makes this the first smartwatch you might actually be happy to be seen wearing, its Android Wear software has a long way to go before it's anything more than a passing novelty....
