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....
While I realise that Android Wear still isn't ready for the mainstream (and so does LG), there's no doubt that if this watch was sitting under the Christmas tree I would be cock-a-hoop. The design is great and really does scream 'premium' more than any o...
Abstract: Does a wristwatch have to be round? What advantage does it actually bestow over a square or rectangle or any other shape? LG's G Watch R improves in that sense from the original G Watch with a rounded OLED face, but it makes a number of compromises to get...
Abstract: The LG G Watch R looks and feels like a real watch but offers heart rate tracking and a nine-axis sensor for full fitness tracking with smartphone notifications. If you want a fitness monitor watch that looks like a standard timepiece, then the LG G Watch...
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
No speakers, No SIM card support, Compatible only with Android 4.3+
LG G Watch R is designed for users on the go and hi-tech lovers. The useful smartwatch definitely looks stunning, but it's up to you to decide whether you are willing to invest in a the device of that type. Pros Beautiful round metal design Android...
Despite the limited functions and apps currently available on the Android Wear devices, the watch-like design of the LG G Watch R may well be the biggest draw and the only reason to allow yourself to wear a gadget on your wrist. At least when the watch is...
Published: 2015-02-02, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
While Motorola edged out LG and Samsung for the first "round" Android Wear watch on the market, LG returned to the party with a truly round display, bringing heat with a device that's easily one of the finest wearable smartwatches on the market today.When...
Abstract: One of the best Android wearables comes with a hefty $300 price-tag and an equally oversized name: LG's G Watch R . LG's second Android Wear smartwatch costs around $150-200 more than the original LG G Watch . While it improves on build quality and aesthe...
Published: 2015-01-25, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Abstract: We take a look at how Android Wear works, and even manage to break some stuff.Google also recently sent us another Android Wear watch we hadn't seen beforeLG's G Watch R, the round version of the regular square G Watch we looked at back when Android Wear ...
