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LG G Watch Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:1.65 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:IPS LCD

LG G Watch Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

4.4

Technical score

30%

6.7

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 6.7 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 26 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–¼Worse than 96% of smartwatches
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

24%

1.3

Health

21%

5.6

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

3.0

Connectivity

9%

6.5

Display & Design

4%

3.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 96% of smartwatches
6.7

Review score

Review score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

8.1%

6.0

expertreviews.co.uk

≈ estimated
1

6.5%

8.0

androidcentral.com

Video reviews 3

3.2%

8.0

Android Authority

3.2%

5.0

SourceForge

1.6%

6.0

Android Central

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 91% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch LG G Watch

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

24%

1.3

Health

21%

5.6

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

6.5

Smart features

12%

3.0

Connectivity

9%

6.5

Display & Design

4%

3.0

Hardware

4.4
Review score
Review score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

8.1%

6.0

expertreviews.co.uk

≈ estimated
1

6.5%

8.0

androidcentral.com

Video reviews 3

3.2%

8.0

Android Authority

3.2%

5.0

SourceForge

1.6%

6.0

Android Central

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
LG G Watch has a popularity of 5.2 points, which is lower than 56.2% of smartwatches.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.4
Brand name
LG
Heart rate monitor
no
Heart rate monitor
no
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor. 89.6% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 66.8% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 48.2% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
Barometer
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 49.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
?
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
Distance tracking may depend on phone GPS/app on some models.
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Battery life
1 day
Battery life
1 days
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 1 days which is shorter than that of 87.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.6% of smartwatches.
Up to 2.6 days with always-on.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
305 mAh
Battery power
305 mAh
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 305 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 52.1% of smartwatches and equal to those in 1.3% of smartwatches.
Charge time
60 min
Charge time
60 min
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 60 min which is faster than 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 12.1% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
OS detail: Wear OS (2.14).
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 56.2% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.65 inch
Screen size
1.65 inch
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.65 inch which is larger than the screens of 78% of smartwatches and equal to those of 1.5% of smartwatches.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartwatch uses a IPS LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 67.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 6.6% of smartwatches.
Resolution
280x 280
Resolution
280x 280
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 280x280 which is lower than that of 64% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
240 ppi
Pixel density
240 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 240 ppi which is lower than that of 83.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1.2 GHz
CPU speed
1.2 GHz
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1.2 GHz which is faster than that in 61.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 4.8% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon 400
Processor model
Snapdragon 400
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon 400 processor model.
RAM
0.5 GB
RAM
0.5 GB
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.5 GB of RAM which is smaller than the RAM in 75.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 24.9% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 27% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

LG G Watch vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2.14).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 0.25 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.65 inch
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.65 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 1.65 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    9.95 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    9.95 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 15 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    60.0 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (60 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    60.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, plastic
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, plastic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, plastic vs polycarbonate
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 0.25 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.65 inch
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.7 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.65 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 1.65 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    9.95 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    9.95 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 15 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    60.0 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (60 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    60.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, plastic
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, plastic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, plastic vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2.14).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1.2 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No heart rate monitor
    Heart rate monitor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • 17.1% worse value for money
    LG G Watch has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (6.42 vs 7.5).
    6.42 vs 7.52
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 66.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    Heart rate monitor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No stress monitoring
    Stress monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No sleep tracking
    Sleep tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartwatch does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 93.1% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
  • No cycle tracking
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    Elevation tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.3% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 79.7% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No route tracking
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 74.6% of smartwatches support route tracking.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    Swim sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 6 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    1 days
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 1 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 2.6 days with always-on.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • No GPS support
    Route support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    1 m vs 50 m
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch uses IPS LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    IPS LCD vs AMOLED
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP67
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 18 g heavier weight
    Weight
    63.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (63 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    63.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 86 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    240 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (240 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    240 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    280 x 280
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 280x280, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    280x280 vs 352x430
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 7 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2014 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    June 2014
    2014 vs 2021
  • 0.5 GB less RAM
    RAM
    0.5 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.5 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
SourceForge
≈ estimated
18/07/2014
Hands-on review · a week of daily use
Verdict
The LG G Watch still has very limited features, and its design and fitness tracking fall short for a dedicated watch fan.
8.0
Android Authority
≈ estimated
15/07/2014
Long-term review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
The LG G Watch is a simple, no-frills entry into Android Wear and a good place to start, despite a few small annoyances.
6.0
Android Central
≈ estimated
08/07/2014
Short hardware review · design, display and charger
Verdict
The LG G Watch is pricey early-adopter hardware, with a weak screen in sunlight and modest battery life.
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What reviewers agree on

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gizmodo.com
01/07/2014
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03/07/2014
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newatlas.com
07/07/2014
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pcmag.com
09/07/2014
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09/07/2014
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16/07/2014
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16/07/2014
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25/07/2014
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wareable.com
08/08/2014
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techcrunch.com
03/07/2014
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neowin.net
07/07/2014
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androidauthority.com
16/07/2014
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6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
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19/09/2014
Full review · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The LG G Watch is an early Android Wear watch that handles notifications and voice well, but its plain design and short battery hold it back.
8.0
androidcentral.com
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22/10/2018
Two-week review · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The LG G Watch is a solid first Android Wear watch, but it looks plain and is hard to read outdoors.
theverge.com
30/06/2014
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n-tv.de
27/06/2014
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oe24.at
07/07/2014
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macmaniacs.at
04/09/2014
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7.0
chip.de
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12/05/2015
Review · Voice and touch control
Verdict
The LG G Watch responds quickly to voice and touch and stays readable outdoors, but its battery is below average under heavy use.
lesnumeriques.com
04/07/2014
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frandroid.com
13/07/2014
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6.0
trentejours.com
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14/07/2019
Week-long test · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The LG G Watch is a convincing first Android Wear watch with excellent voice recognition and a large app catalog, but not yet a breakthrough.
6.5
geeksandcom.com
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14/08/2005
Hands-on test · Android Wear watch
Verdict
The LG G Watch is a plain but responsive Android Wear watch that lasts one to two days and needs its own charging dock.
8.0
unsimpleclic.com
≈ estimated
13/10/2014
Hands-on test · Android Wear
Verdict
The LG G Watch works with any Android 4.3 phone and uses touch and voice, but its plain square look and dock-only power-on hold it back.
8.0
coreight.com
≈ estimated
14/12/2003
Everyday test · Notifications and cards
Verdict
The LG G Watch is light and comfortable for notifications and voice replies, but it lasts about a day and charges only on its dock.
7.0
phonandroid.com
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03/10/2014
Full review · Screen and battery
Verdict
The LG G Watch is a thin, light first Android Wear watch with useful cards, but its screen is unreadable in sunlight and it lasts about a day.

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What we like about LG G Watch

  • Solid build quality with IP67 water and dust resistance, making it safe for use in the shower.
  • Uses standard 22mm watch strap fittings, allowing users to easily replace the stock rubber band with more stylish options.
  • Responsive and accurate voice recognition for 'OK Google' commands and dictating messages.
  • Reliable and fast performance with minimal lag due to its Snapdragon 400 processor.
  • Includes an easy-to-use magnetic charging dock that is less fiddly than early competitors.

What we don't like about LG G Watch

  • Dull and generic 'utilitarian' design that many reviewers found cheap or unattractive.
  • Poor outdoor screen visibility, especially in direct sunlight, due to the reflective IPS LCD panel.
  • Lacks a heart rate monitor, which was a common feature on other early smartwatches like the Samsung Gear Live.
  • No physical power or home buttons, requiring the charging dock to power it on if the battery dies.
  • Battery life typically only lasts one full day, requiring nightly charging for most users.
  • Chunky and bulky frame that can feel oversized on smaller wrists.

Verdict

The LG G Watch is a foundational Android Wear smartwatch featuring a 1.65-inch IPS LCD square display (280x280 resolution) and a buttonless, utilitarian design. It is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, and a 400mAh battery that typically lasts about one to two days per charge. Key characteristics include its IP67 dust and water resistance, an always-on display mode, and deep integration with Google Assistant for voice commands. Main pros include its smooth performance, comfortable lightweight build (63g), and compatibility with standard 22mm watch straps. However, notable cons consist of poor screen visibility in direct sunlight, the lack of a heart rate monitor or GPS, and a somewhat generic aesthetic.

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