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The editors liked
Bold look
Decent quality construction
Always-on screen option
Nice build
Fully featured
The battery life of the Urbane isn't ideal
But it's far better than most other Android Wear smartwatches. The design of the wearable is also a head turner
With its classic circular face and simple timepiece feel
The on-board Android 5.1.1 software felt
Good construction
Nice POLED screen (especially indoors)
A slightly more elegant and traditional version of the G Watch R
Decent battery life
But it could still be better
WiFi
Unlike the G Watch R
Water resistant (IP67)
Sharp
Round display
Metal body
Round dial
Leather strap is standard 22mm size
Latest Android Wear 5.1 software
Lovely design
Slick and fast interface
Crisp
Classic design
Fully round
Beautiful OLED display
Latest Android Wear support
Wi-Fi antenna connects to phone across different Wi-Fi networks
Decent battery life (for Android Wear)
Good battery life
Style will suit some
New Android Wear updates
Great display
Best circular Android Wear watch display
Strong two-day battery life
It makes a fashion statement
Latest Android Wear version installed
The editors didn't like
Poor heart rate tracker
Chunky and unsubtle design
1.5 day battery life is so-so
Chunky size
Confusing interface
That same elegant design is also a bit irritating on another level – it's far too large. Sure
There are plenty of massive analogue watch faces that we're all used to seeing
But
If a smartwatch is going to be marketed to both men and women
It would be
Might be a bit big for some
Poor quality leather strap
Screen sometimes difficult to read outside
Android Wear still isn't perfectly optimized for round screens
Still no brightness sensor
Chunky
Tacky design
Poor battery life
Limited app functionality
Questionable heart rate sensor
Price is too high
Design misses its sophisticated aim
Plastic back feels cheap
It's big
Android Wear needs work
Very expensive
Big design won't appeal to many wrists
Android Wear software still doesn't feel all that smooth to use
Wi-Fi connectivity spotty at times
Watch is expensive compared to other Android Wear options
The battery life of the Urbane isn't ideal, but it's far better than most other Android Wear smartwatches. The design of the wearable is also a head turner, with its classic circular face and simple timepiece feel, The on-board Android 5.1.1 software felt
That same elegant design is also a bit irritating on another level – it's far too large. Sure, there are plenty of massive analogue watch faces that we're all used to seeing, But, if a smartwatch is going to be marketed to both men and women, it would be
The LG Watch Urbane is the watch you should get if you want a premium looking LG G Watch R. You'll basically be breaking out $349 (£259, AU$459) for a smartwatch you could have for $100 less.Again, there's no doubt that the Urbane is a lovely-looking wear...
Anno 2016 a smartwatch cannot be labeled unmissable and essential. It's definitely a nice gadget to have, but you'll get through the day just fine without one, without ever feeling that you miss something. Manufacturers have realized that marketing a sm...
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Published: 2016-06-10, Author: Ian , review by: digitalspy.com
Abstract: The news of LG's new range of smartwatches arrived a while back, but at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, the company is showing the LG Watch Urbane and Urbane LTE off.The Urbane is really an evolution of the G Watch R. Indeed, it uses the sam...
Abstract: With smartwatch scene becoming more crowded than ever LG is showing where this type of device is headed with elegant yet powerful Watch Urbane. A metal coat and Android Wear platform are enriched with 1.3-inch circular display with a resolution of 320 x 3...
The Urbane is easily the best LG smartwatch we've laid eyes on, and is currently the best Android Wear smartwatch we've reviewed. It loses a few marks for its build however, as we've been spoilt by the different size choices offered by Apple and Motorola...
There's a lot to like about the LG Watch Urbane with its handy Wi-Fi connectivity and the welcome new version of Android Wear. Since it's essentially the same device as the G Watch R in terms of hardware, your purchase really hinges on the design. It is e...
Good construction, Nice POLED screen (especially indoors), A slightly more elegant and traditional version of the G Watch R, Decent battery life, but it could still be better, WiFi, unlike the G Watch R, Water resistant (IP67)
Might be a bit big for some, Poor quality leather strap, Screen sometimes difficult to read outside, Android Wear still isn't perfectly optimized for round screens, Still no brightness sensor
Meant to be a more upmarket version of the G Watch R, the Watch Urbane has only slightly evolved in terms of features and performance while failing to meet our expectations concerning the quality of materials. It benefits from the addition of Wi-Fi, which...
Abstract: Smartwatches are hot news again. It might have taken the entry of Apple to the segment to really ramp up the excitement, but there's no question that the release of the Apple Watch has helped raise interest again in Android Wear. LG launching their Urbane...
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Published: 2015-05-26, Author: Sophie , review by: telegraph.co.uk
I was really looking forward to trying out the LG Watch Urbane, as it seemed to me to be the first smartwatch that had truly taken fashion considerations into account. Based on this, the company has made some clear and distinctive design choices which I...
Published: 2015-05-21, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Round dial, leather strap is standard 22mm size, latest Android Wear 5.1 software
Price is too high, design misses its sophisticated aim, plastic back feels cheap, it's big
The LG Watch Urbane sets the bar high, but misses the mark. It's the most expensive Android Wear device, but not the best quality smartwatch out there. If it was late 2014 then we might feel differently, but the market has moved forward. We also th...
