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181 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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12 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Strong performance, Great screen, Two day battery life, First for Android Wear 5.1.1
Middling aesthetics, Expensive
We've enjoyed wearing the LG Watch Urbane, particularly thanks to the more grown up look and feel of both the hardware and the Android Wear experience. The styling won't be to everybody's tastes, despite LG's efforts and more importantly the price will ra...
Abstract: The LG G4 is an impressive Android smartphone so I looked forward to checking out the new LG Watch Urbane smartwatch. It's definitely one of the classiest Android Wear devices available with a fantastic display that looks great with a suit and tie.My pref...
Abstract: If you can't differentiate your Android Wear smartwatch by spicing up the software, the least a company can do is offer premium hardware. We've seen our fair share of so-called smartwatches over the past several months—all successful to a varying degree...
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Published: 2015-05-23, Author: Anton , review by: Pocketnow.com
Abstract: At $349 dollars in the Google Store, it is the most expensive Android Wear device, dethroning its predecessor (or almost twin sibling), the LG G Watch R, which was also the most expensive product, at $299 (and so was the G Watch before that). Even at this...
Very attractive, classic design, Well put together, Waterand dustresistant (IP67), Interchangeable, 22 mm straps, Industryleading battery life, Packs the latest version of Android Wear
Its size and design may hold little appeal to women, Occasional software crashes and slowdowns
In our mind, out of all the smartwatch makers on the market right now, LG is one of very few that seems to get it — a smartwatch needs to blend in, and not stand out, in order for people to consider purchasing it. It also needs to be well-designed, made o...
Bright display, First to ship with Android Wear 5.1
Bulky and heavy, No ambient light sensor
This metal version of the G Watch R tries, and fails, to bring high-class design to Android Wear. Its average performance isn't worth the high price....
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Published: 2015-05-16, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
I'm all for more choice in smartwatches, and designs that look more grown-up than geeky can only increase the appeal among those who might like the convenience features but not if they have to wear a geeky toy to get them. Google continues to iterate on A...
Published: 2015-05-15, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Improved low-power watch faces, First to get Google's Android Wear improvements, Solid battery life, Smooth performance
Clumsy, ostentatious design, It's the most expensive Wear watch, No ambient light sensor
The Watch Urbane is LG's best stab at an Android Wear smartwatch to date, and those of you with beefy wrists will especially enjoy its broad, slab-like construction, not to mention its mostly premium look. Thing is, the best parts of the Urbane experienc...
