Not everyone wants a sporty-looking smart watch, and while the G Watch R
is a good looking piece of wearable tech, the solid black body and
chunky bezel wasn’t for everyone. Step forward, the LG Watch Urbane, an
all-new design with a slightly tweaked name, and the same G Watch R specs underneath.
The
numbered bezel has gone, and the body now comes in classy gold or
classic silver. The flattened, polished bezel catches the light very
attractively, and there’s no fuss around the edges, or a multitude of
buttons to ruin the minimalist and attractive style. Flip the watch over
and the rear panel has been smoothed out, and the screw holes removed,
adding to the high-class feel. It’s light, and although the body is
slightly thicker than the G Watch R, it isn’t awkward or annoyingly
large.
Perhaps, the main difference between the Watch Urbane and a traditional,
expensive wrist watch is weight. It’s especially interesting to compare
it to the the LG Watch Urbane LTE, which is (oddly) a completely
different watch that has considerably more heft to it, and felt like a
pricier piece of equipment. Comparing the two made the Watch Urbane feel
a little toy-like against its LTE-equipped, WebOS-based OS cousin.
Something different happens when you put it up against the G Watch R,
which despite being only a few months old, looks surprisingly dated.
It’s not ugly or unusable, just not as modern, design-wise.
Highs
- Best circular Android Wear watch display
- Strong two-day battery life
- It makes a fashion statement
- Latest Android Wear version installed
Lows
- Divisive design
- New software features aren’t very inspiring
- Leather strap needs a lot of wearing in
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"The LG Watch Urbane’s bold style and rose gold finish look just right
peeking out from beneath the cuff of a neatly pressed shirt, but its
flashy, masculine look won’t appeal to everyone."
| Release price | $350 (#70,000) |
| Release date | 5/2015 |
Design
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes |
| Width | 1.7 in |
| Height | 2 in |
| Depth | 0.4 in |
| Dust and moisture rating | IP67 |
| Color | Gold, Silver |
Display
| Screen size | 1.3 in |
| PPI | 245 |
| Display technology | OLED |
| Resolution | 320 x 320 |
Sensors
| Accelerometer, Digital compass, Gyroscope, Heart rate |
Processor
| Speed RAM | 1.2 GHz 512MB |
| Manufacturer | Qualcomm |
| Brand | Snapdragon 400 |
Storage
| Internal | 4 GB |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 410 mAh |
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