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  • I have used the original 360 since day one and can definitely say performance has only IMPROVED with each update, not the revisionist idea that it gets slower with each iteration of Android Wear. Would have been nice to have an up-to-date chip from the beginning, however…

  • I have the Moto 360 2nd gen for a few weeks now, I really like the idea of wireless charging that can double up as a clock next to your bed. The flat tyre doesn’t bother me at all. This are the major difference between Moto 360 and Huawei and after getting 360, I cannot see myself getting the Huwaei as well.

  • I’ve been using mine since launch and its significantly nice than my LG Urbane was. The battery life is on par if not better than the Urbane as well. The Huawei looks great and people mistake it for a real watch in ubtil I get a notification on it. If you can spend the money the /Milanese mesh band is a excellent combo with style to match.

  • WORK AT HOME::Get $97/HOUR…I just purchased themselves a McLaren F1 when I got my check for $19993 this past 4 weeks and just over 17 thousand lass month . this is really the nicest-work Ive had . I began this 10-months ago and straight away started making more than $97… p/h .learn the facts here now
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  • I’m dreaming but I wish Huawei would offer a deal if you bought both the watch and there nexus phone you would get like 200-300 off

  • This supposedly new watches are not bringing anything new to the table. I have a G Watch R and has even better battery life than this new watch, still is lightweight and has all the same functions and specs. Except for an smaller 1.3 instead 1.4 screen. I use always on screen on it and get 2 full day of battery life. I use this kernel from XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/orig-development/kernel-intersectravens-kernel-t2957728 In my opinion someone looking for a smartwatch should get an LG Urbane or G Watch R, there is tons of development for them in XDA and are going to cost less than this new bunch of watches.

      • I have also a Moto 360 Original and the moto is bigger. I guess it depend on taste but the G Watch R I don’t know it is because of the black finish but it does not look big and is smaller than the Urbane. And I am 5’9″ with average size hands. I like this Hauwei watch don’t get me wrong but having two smartwatches (never paid full price) and seeing what they can do, I don’t see why people should spend $350+ for a watch that does not do anything more than a $150 Zenwatch can do.

  • Kellen & Tim: After your time with both the 360 v2 and Huawei, which watch do you prefer (price aside)?

    I’m torn between the 46mm 360 and the cheapest Huawei so cost is the same.

    • Imo Huawei is better unless you absolutely can’t live without a ambient light sensor then get the moto

  • This watch is amazing. I’m definitely getting it in all stainless steel. Puts everything else to shame. It’s what I’ve been wanting in a smartwatch.

  • Moto 360 2 does not look like a quality timepiece when you get one in-hand. I’d have a look at this device before purchasing based on photos.

  • @Timo, no mention of the speaker? Rumor has it that it’s got a speaker that’s not yet activated, yet.

  • Droid Life keeps cranking out the reviews!

    I’m pretty sure I’m getting this watch…but the $449 for the black model I want is just too high. I’ll just get the base.

      • I like the design of this watch better…I’ve thought about going black 360V2…buy my OCD refuses to allow me to ignore the flat tire.

        • OCD is the worst… For me, it’s like; buttons MUST be completely coloured (controllers and handhelds, not phones). The Screens HAVE to be squeaky clean. There cannot be ANY dust on the unit. Smartwatch MUST be small to go on my tiny wrists and then look out of proportion because of my giant hands. That flat tire? For some reason, I have no problems with it.

  • Great Specs = Huawei Watch
    Non-Remarkable Specs = ZenWatch 2
    Both Watches = Identical Specs except ZenWatch has a larger battery.

    Images are screen grabs from this article and the ZenWatch one from yesterday.
    EDIT: Sorry there’s no separation between the images. That’s not one big paragraph. Screen grab 2 begins with “The ZenWatch 2…”

    • “Identical Specs except ZenWatch has a larger battery” … and the ZenWatch has an AMOLED, 320×320, 278ppi display with some of the biggest bezels on a smartwatch – while the Huawei watch has an AMOLED, 400×400, 286ppi display.

    • Not sure why you felt the need to post this comment twice, but you must really like the Zenwatch 2! Either way, I’ll respond once!

      Each article was written by different people, for one, and we obviously have different sets of opinions on what is what. That said, I think Huawei did rise above by putting in one of the highest resolution displays we have ever seen in a watch. It’s also round and not a corner-cutting, off-putting square with giant bezels. The Huawei device also does have a heart rate sensor, if that means anything. Generally, I would look at specs and put one over the other when it pushes limits in an area, and the Zenwatch does that in no area. Huawei is at least doing that with the display and design.

      But yes, technically, the specs are very similar. I think in calling them not all that remarkable in the Zenwatch article, I would say that I’m in the end talking about the entire package. Tim (and not to put words in his mouth) is probably doing the same with the Huawei Watch.

      • Thanks for clearing that up Kellen. I didn’t realize the Asus watch was missing a hear rate sensor. I’m not a fan of the ZenWatch in the the slightest but I did order a Huawei watch. I will now have the Samsung Gear Live which I still use daily and in a few days the Huawei Watch. However, I was unsure if my new purchase was invalidated by remarkable, or unremarkable specs. I feel in actuality, the specs are the same as last year’s specs as the only real underpowered Android Wear device was the coveted 360, which has now been brought in line with last year’s specs (which coincidentally are this year’s specs).

        Also, when I did the first post it never appeared for me. I did the second, then saw the first on a refresh.

  • I think it’s a bit messed up to say that “The Huawei Watch packs great specs,” especially after chastising the ZenWatch 2 for having poor specs, considering both are identical in the spec category. Comes across as a bit biased.

    • Except for the ZenWatch 2 is lacking a heart-rate sensor, which seems to be important for a lot of people.

      • Being they glossed over the heart rate sensor on this one, I assume it’s just as worthless as every other android watches sensor. IT can’t even be used when you are actually working out, or sweaty. Personally, I’d prefer one without one at all if they are no good anyway.

  • There is a red screen tint issue that many of these watches are suffering from. Rather than displaying a pure black which is normally seen with AMOLED screens, the Huawei screen displays a slight red tint over black. This seems to be an issue with the majority of devices, including my own, but is generally only visible in dark rooms. You can duplicate this using an app like watch faces, but even turning theater mode on will reveal it during the transition. There is a lot of concern that in addition to not displaying properly, it can lead to red burn in. Huawei doesn’t seem to be taking this seriously, so hopefully you guys can give it more traction. They told me to exchange my watch through Amazon.

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-watch/general/huawei-screen-red-tint-issue-t3214209
    https://community.gethuawei.com/devices/huawei_watch/f/65/t/2252
    https://www.reddit.com/r/hwatch/comments/3mcsdf/amoled_display_slightly_red_when_displaying_only/

    • Its basically the same as a newer samsung phone… both use AMOLED screens and perform similarly

      • Newer Samsung phones use the light sensor to mess with the contrast to make them more outdoor visible, if they are in auto mode.

    • The screen is sharp. Due to the sapphire screen the colors aren’t as vibrant as you would normally see with AMOLED. There is the red tint issue which I mentioned.

    • Very true. Although be careful leaving it in the dock for too long as it made the colors on my screen all blotchy. Made for a great way to get a warranty swap out though!

      • I have screen burn and the pedometer stopped working…sadly it happened 2 weeks after the 1 year warranty expired…

        • So all this talk about “android wear leveling preventing screen burn” was just a hoax to get you to go all-in on a AMOLED screen?

    • Still sporting my Gen1 360 and loving it. Can’t see a reason to update to the 2nd gen devices yet. I’ll wait until next year’s 360 with hopefully no flat tire.

  • I sold my LG G Watch. I’m looking for a replacement but this seems a little too expensive

      • If either this or the new 360 had NFC I’d have made the jump. Just gonna stick with my OG 360 for now…

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    • True but no android wear watch has nfc last time I checked but yeah they missed out on it

    • i’m not sure if “SHOULD”VE HAD NFC!” is correct, perhaps it doesn’t make sense to increase cost if it’s not there yet at the OS level.

      However, i will say as a OG moto 360 owner, the next wear watch i will buy to upgrade would need NFC payment ability.

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