ASUS ZENWATCH 3
ZenWatch grows up with its third iteration
OS: Android Wear | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.39″ 400 x 400 AMOLED | Processor: Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Case dimensions: 44mm diameter, 9.9mm thick | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery: 2 days | Charging method: via proprietary USB charger | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothGorgeous display
Excellent battery life
Lacks heart rate sensor, NFC, GPS
Proprietary straps
If you’re in the market for an Android Wear smartwatch, the Asus ZenWatch 3 should be near the top of your list. It has a great display, useful hardware buttons and good battery life.
It’s styling might not be for everyone, and it’s lacking in a few sensors, but Asus did a commendable job designing a watch that looks more like a premium watch than a piece of lifeless technology.
Huawei’s wearable debut makes a striking entrance
OS: Android Wear | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.4″ AMOLED | Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz | Case dimensions: 42mm diameter, 11.3mm thick | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery: 2 days | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothPremium build and materials
Sharp and fully-circular screen
Only comes in one size
So-so battery life
The Huawei Watch is not perfect, with iffy battery life watering down the gorgeous presentation.
But the once high price is rapidly dropping and it’s a near seamless blend of fashion and technology, and edges closer to earning the ‘smartwatch I’d actually wear’ title.
LG WATCH URBANE
It’s beautiful and deluxe, but not for everyone
OS: Android Wear | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.3″ P-OLED | Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz | Case dimensions: 45.5mm diameter, 10.9mm thick | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery: 2 days | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Fashionable
Passable battery life
A bit bulky
No GPS included
LG’s fetching smartwatch nails the look, with its classic circular face and simple timepiece feel.
It’s rather large, though, so those with small wrists need not apply, and we feel that the Urbane is a bit light on features. But if you can nab this on a deal, you won’t regret it.
APPLE WATCH
The iPhone-tailored smartwatch is expensive, but convenient
OS: watchOS 3 | Compatibility: iOS | Display: 1.53″ OLED | Processor: S1 System-in-Package (SiP) | Band sizes: Varies drastically per style | Onboard storage: 8GB (only 2GB and 75MB allowed for music and photos, respectively) | Battery: 18 hours | Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: IPX7 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFCStylish design
Clever interface
Expensive at any level
Battery life is one day
Once you get past the high price, this is a genuinely useful thing to have around at times. Being able to check when you’ve got a message, or see who’s calling and be able to make snap decisions, feels like the future, especially when you’re exercising or in another situation where grabbing your phone isn’t practical.
The new enhancements from Apple’s watchOS 3 really do help this smartwatch leap forward, even if the hardware is over a year old. It’s now faster, more usable and comes with watch faces that make it feel more personal.
And as more app developers use the new tools, there will be loads more to come too.
Plus, with the Apple Watch 2 now out it’s not quite as expensive as it once was.
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