After an immature begin, Google’s OS for wearables – Android Wear is now extra refined, courtesy to the model 2.zero of the Android Put on OS. 

The newest replace now seems extra logical, has a a lot simpler usability options like replying to messages, handwriting recognition, Google Assistant integration and dependency on the smartphone isn’t any extra a compulsion. 

If it might have been 2016, it might’ve been a activity to checklist good Android Put on watches however with the brand new OS, there isn’t any higher time to put money into an Android Put on watch. We’ve got listed a definitive checklist of greatest Android Put on smartwatches accessible in India proper now. 

Every wearable has been extensively examined by both Indian or world TechSwitch specialists all through our overview course of. The rating is predicated on our in-depth testing and suggestions and we have then ranked every watch within the checklist under, kicking off with the most effective you may seize proper now.

1. LG Watch Model

Compatibility: Android Four.three+, iOS 9+ | Show: 1.2″ 360 x 360 P-OLED | Processor: Snapdragon Put on 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery length: As much as 24h | Charging technique: Conductive USB charger | IP ranking: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Very fashionable

Worth for cash

Battery life is not nice

Lacks NFC and broader connectivity

LG Watch Model, identical to its identify, is likely one of the most fashionable smartwatch current proper now. Its slim profile and spherical dial with a sandblasted chrome steel chassis compliments the general look of the watch. It’s one in every of thinnest Android Put on watches at simply 10.8mm. 

As the shape issue is on the sleeker aspect, the watch can match on any wrist no matter the dimensions of the hand. Whereas numerous smartwatches include a chunky profile, this one simply minimizes further actual property.

The LG Watch Model comes with a rotatable crown, which comes very helpful to navigate by way of the interface with out prodding its tiny display. 

It is a good display although, being a 1.2-inch P-OLED one and totally round – there isn’t any flat tire right here.

Internals are barely one thing greater than fundamentals however they normally come at a better value compared. Nonetheless, to maintain the price low and watch slim LG has saved it void of GPS or a coronary heart fee monitor. 

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2. Huawei Watch 2

Compatibility: Android Four.three+, iOS 9+ | Show: 1.2″ 390 x 390 | Processor: Snapdragon Put on 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery length: As much as 48h | Charging technique: Conductive USB-C charger | IP ranking: IP68 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G + 4G LTE

Constructed-in GPS and NFC

Non-compulsory 4G mannequin

Display screen too small

Efficiency could be sluggish

The Huawei Watch 2 is an try by the Chinese language firm to widen the usage of Android Put on watches. Huawei has tried to incorporate quite a lot of new options in its newest smartwatch and it is not fully clear if it has succeeded with the Watch 2.

We just like the built-in GPS and NFC on the watch in addition to the choice to have a 4G mannequin, however the Watch 2 could be sluggish and the display is a bit too small for some. 

This may occasionally go well with you although with a gorgeous design and a plethora of options, so it is positioned in fourth place in our greatest Android Put on watches roundup.

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three. Moto 360 2nd Gen

Compatibility: Android Four.three+, iOS 9+ | Show: 1.56″ 360 x 330 IPS LCD | Processor: Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Band sizes: 20mm-22mm | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery length: As much as 48h | Charging technique: Wi-fi | IP ranking: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Lovely design

Improved efficiency

Battery life stays subpar

Flat tire bezel is again

The unique Moto 360, launched in 2014 rapidly earned the praises of customers, for packaging up Google’s fledgling OS in some tremendous engaging packaging. And the 2015 version of the watch builds on this.

The watch is available in two completely different sizes: 42mm and 46mm, and is runs barely extra slickly than its predecessor due to the improved processor. The round display makes it really feel barely extra pure than bolting a sq. show on to your wrist. The one factor that basically feels missing is GPS help – which means that it’s unable to natively monitor your journeys.

And one different criticism that has been leveled on the 360 is the battery life – that tends to solely go for 48 hours at greatest.

Learn the Moto 360 (2015) review

Four. Huawei Watch

Compatibility: Android Four.three+, iOS 9+ | Show: 1.Four” 400 x 400 AMOLED | Processor: Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery length: As much as 24h | Charging technique: Conductive USB | IP ranking: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Premium construct and supplies

Android Put on 2.zero appropriate

Moderately costly

So-so battery life

With the Huawei Watch, the Chinese language behemoth was very positively aiming on the prime finish of the market, though the worth has dropped considerably since launch.

The principle power is the display – which is a 1.Four-inch AMOLED show, operating at 400 x 400 – one of many highest decision watches accessible, making certain PPI on par with the Apple Watch. Helpfully too, the display is all the time on – it’ll dim after a couple of seconds of inactivity, however the time will nonetheless stay seen.

Spec-wise, the watch is barely much less exceptional – with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of inner storage and a 300mAh battery it’s roughly on a par with its top-end rivals.

Sadly, regardless of the premium value the watch does not embrace GPS, however it does embrace a coronary heart fee sensor. So if you’d like a cultured Android Put on watch that is nonetheless a good selection.

Learn the Huawei Watch review

5. Fossil Q Founder

Compatibility: Android Four.three+, iOS 9+ | Show: 1.63″ 360 x 360 LTPS LCD | Processor: Intel Atom | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery length: As much as 24h | Charging technique: Conductive USB | IP ranking: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Good-looking design

Further RAM

Fairly massive and heavy

Flat tire show

Fossil is a conventional watchmaker that has been attempting to unravel the issue of turning into a tech firm, earlier than tech firms can totally grow to be watchmakers. So it has give you the Fossil Q Founder Android Put on watch.

Vaguely harking back to different high-end spherical watches just like the Moto 360 and Huawei Watch, the Q incorporates a mixture brushed and polished metallic face – and a plastic again, so that may it might probably cost wirelessly.

Whereas the display is decrease decision than some rivals, it’s barely noticeable. Maybe the one annoyance on-screen is the so-called “flat tire” on the backside, which implies the display is not an ideal circle. That is to go away room for the ambient mild sensor.

Not like most different rivals too, it has 1GB of RAM as a substitute of 512MB, which ought to increase efficiency.

So it actually has the seems – and the innards look promising too. However on the finish of the day, this watch is not something too particular.

Learn the Fossil Q Founder review