OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Smartwatches Methodology v3.0
Smartwatches Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Smartwatches Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
Explore Smartwatches Methodology v3.0

Motorola Moto 360 Sport review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Screen size:1.37 inchBattery life:1 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Motorola Moto 360 Sport Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 65 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola Moto 360 Sport
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

35%

5.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.2

Reviews score

10%

5.2

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 88% of smartwatches
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 90%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

24%

2.5

Health

21%

7.4

Fitness

16%

4.2

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.4

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

▼Worse than 79%
5.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.2/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models

5.2

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

9.3

Popularity

Grades by review (65)
31 reviews + 34 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 87%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • motorola-moto-360-sport
  • motorola-moto-360-sport
  • motorola-moto-360-sport
  • motorola-moto-360-sport
  • motorola-moto-360-sport
motorola-moto-360-sport
motorola-moto-360-sport
motorola-moto-360-sport
motorola-moto-360-sport
motorola-moto-360-sport
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Motorola Moto 360 Sport

Based on 10 · 10

Reviewers praise the accurate GPS, bright outdoor screen and comfy fit, but battery life and the sweaty, flimsy strap disappoint.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Motorola Moto 360 Sport

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

24%

2.5

Health

21%

7.4

Fitness

16%

4.2

Battery

14%

6.9

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.4

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

5.2
Reviews score
5.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.0
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
Show more
What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
Show more
What reviewers say
Battery life
1 day
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 1 day on a charge, which is shorter than 88.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
4 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 4 h on a charge, which is shorter than 94.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.2% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
8 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 8 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 82.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.3% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
300 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 300 mAh battery, which is smaller than 51.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
Show more
What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
Show more
What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
Show more
What reviewers say
Screen size
1.37 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.37 inch screen, which is smaller than 61.3% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
325x 360
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 325x360 which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
354 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 354 ppi, which is higher than 63.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
Show more
What reviewers say
CPU speed
4x 1.2 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.2 GHz which is faster than that in 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to that in 3.1% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Snapdragon 400
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon 400 processor model.
RAM
0.5 GB
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 71.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 22.7% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
Show more
What reviewers say

Motorola Moto 360 Sport vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • 1 more microphones
    This smartwatch has more microphones than the average smartwatch (2 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Faster CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.2 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    4x1.2 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • 49 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models

    5.2

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (65)
    31 reviews + 34 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.2 vs 7.0
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • 25.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.2/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models

    5.2

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (65)
    31 reviews + 34 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.2 vs 7.0
  • 30.7% lower sentiment score
    5.2 vs 7.5
  • 10.6% worse value for money
    Motorola Moto 360 Sport has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.02 vs 7.8).
    7.02 vs 7.76
  • 63.6% more expensive
    Motorola Moto 360 Sport is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£180 vs £110).
    £180 vs £110
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No sleep tracking
    This smartwatch does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 93.8% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 6 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2015 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2015
    2015 vs 2021
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • 88 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (2 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    2 vs 90
  • 16 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (4 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    4 h vs 20 h
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • 13 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (8 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    8 h vs 21 h
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 49 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • 9 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (54 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    54 g vs 45 g
  • Fixed band
    This smartwatch does not include a replaceable band, the average smartwatch does. 98.8% of smartwatches include a replaceable band.
  • 0.03 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.4 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.37 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 10 °C lower heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a lower temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C
  • No smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 50% less RAM
    This smartwatch has less RAM than the average smartwatch (0.5 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 1 GB

Video reviews

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

7.0
Hayes Tech
≈ estimated
24/01/2018
Long-term test · 8 months of daily use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is reliable and good at pulse tracking, but the small face and dirt-prone band put it off.
8.0
Jabber Tech
≈ estimated
29/10/2017
Hands-on review · fitness use and battery observations
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is an older model, but a strong budget pick for fitness, with weak battery and a fragile band.
9.0
David Waltermyer
≈ estimated
26/08/2017
Software update review · Android Wear 2.0 installation and use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport's Android Wear 2.0 update brings a much better interface, with a few habits to relearn.
5.0
AshooYashar TV
✓ explicit
12/08/2017
Hands-on review · almost one month of daily use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is an average Android smartwatch with good sensors and a fair price, held back by its band, flat screen and missing features.
9.0
Gear Candy
≈ estimated
12/01/2017
Hands-on review · build, GPS, battery and notifications
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is strongly recommended for Android users at this price, despite notifications blocking the watch face.
6.0
Cardio Critic
✓ explicit
19/12/2016
Hands-on review · heart rate, GPS and battery tests
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport offers accurate heart rate and GPS, but its battery life is short and it is weak for serious runners.
6.0
Asher Tech
≈ estimated
23/11/2016
Long-term test · two months of daily use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is recommended for sport watch buyers who want an alternative to Fitbit, despite some unreliable features.
9.0
Fred Hart
≈ estimated
28/10/2016
Hands-on review · over a month of use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is recommended for fitness and gifting, provided buyers accept its battery and non-removable band limits.
9.0
Alessandro “Alecaddd” Castellani
≈ estimated
19/06/2016
Personal review · run and daily use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a really good sports smartwatch, recommended for runners and outdoor athletes but not for contact sports.
8.0
Tech with Jerad (How I Use This)
≈ estimated
04/02/2016
Hands-on review · fitness tracking, band and app
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a good package and activity tracker, but not the best available, with few features for its price.
7.0
Pocketnow
≈ estimated
30/01/2016
Hands-on review · running tests and daily use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a good start with a niche for runners, but it is limited to running for now and pricey.
6.0
Alaska Tech Stack
≈ estimated
24/01/2016
Hands-on review · running and smartwatch use
Verdict
Motorola Moto 360 Sport is good but not great, and not the right choice for anyone wanting a standalone fitness device.
More graded video reviews (8)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
zdnet.com
≈ estimated
28/12/2015
Two-week test · Running watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport tracks runs accurately with GPS, but its weak Bluetooth makes music through running earbuds unusable.
9.0
androidheadlines.com
≈ estimated
22/12/2015
First look · Sport edition
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a comfortable, sportier Moto 360 whose AnyLight screen stays visible in direct sun, aimed at people who are often outdoors.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
23/12/2015
Hands-on review · Running watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is the best fitness-focused Android Wear watch so far and good for runners, but it only tracks running as a workout.
7.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
14/01/2016
Hands-on review · Lifestyle sport
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a comfortable, sporty Android Wear watch with full app support, but serious runners would do better with a dedicated sports watch.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
22/01/2016
Hands-on review · Fitness watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a competent smartwatch with an excellent outdoor display, but its short battery and patchy GPS tracking make it a weak fitness tracker.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
02/03/2016
Hands-on review · Casual sports smartwatch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a comfortable, casual-looking Android Wear smartwatch with a clear screen, but it is not a true sports watch.
9.5
silicon.co.uk
≈ estimated
17/03/2016
Hands-on review · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a comfortable, easy-to-use Android Wear watch whose battery lasts a full day and suits casual fitness tracking.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
05/08/2016
Expert review · Running watch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a solid running watch with accurate GPS and a sunlight-readable screen, but erratic heart rate readings and nightly charging let it down.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
18/01/2017
Expert review · Running smartwatch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a readable, GPS-equipped running watch, but its short battery life and no multi-sport tracking hold it back.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2016
Review · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport looks good and tracks runs decently, but limited workout types and a fast-draining battery hold it back.
5.9
cnet.com
✓ explicit
15/01/2016
Hands-on test · Running watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport stays readable outdoors and tracks runs with GPS, but its battery can drop under 12 hours on run days, so buy a dedicated running watch instead.
6.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
14/01/2016
Hands-on review · Fitness watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a running watch with GPS and a comfortable silicone band, but it lacks cycling and gym modes and reads heart rate poorly when sprinting.
4.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
11/02/2016
Hands-on test · Running and battery
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a comfortable sports watch with built-in GPS, but its battery is weak and its touchscreen misfires when running in damp clothes.
7.0
elespanol.com
≈ estimated
18/02/2016
Hands-on test · Running watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a light, comfortable running companion with a display that stays readable in direct sun, but its battery struggles to last a full day.
5.0
forbes.com.mx
≈ estimated
03/03/2016
Hands-on review · Sport smartwatch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport suits casual exercise, with built-in GPS and a silicone strap, but its weak battery makes it a poor choice for serious training.
8.0
xataka.com.mx
✓ explicit
23/02/2016
One-month review · Casual sports watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport suits casual exercise and weekend outfits, staying snug during workouts, though it looks out of place at formal events.
7.4
xataka.com
✓ explicit
07/09/2016
Full review · Silicone-strap fitness watch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is comfortable enough to sleep in and stays readable outdoors, but its rubbery strap collects dirt and its Moto Body app suits only occasional runners.
9.0
unocero.com
≈ estimated
11/02/2016
Two-week review · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a light, pleasant watch for tracking workouts and playing stored music, though its battery needs charging every night.
7.0
clipset.com
≈ estimated
02/02/2016
Hands-on test · Running watch
Verdict
The Moto 360 Sport is a sturdy, comfortable watch with a clear dim mode, but Moto Body is too basic for serious training.
6.0
lanacion.com.ar
≈ estimated
11/07/2016
Month-long test · Running watch
Verdict
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a simple, GPS-equipped watch for casual runners and everyday users, but it adds little for people who already own a GPS sports watch.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Motorola Moto 360 Sport

  • AnyLight hybrid display provides excellent visibility in both indoor and direct sunlight conditions
  • Built-in GPS allows for accurate run tracking without needing a smartphone
  • Comfortable and soft silicone band designed for heavy exercise and perspiration
  • Supports untethered music playback via Bluetooth headphones
  • Convenient wireless charging dock that doubles as a desk clock

What customers don't like about Motorola Moto 360 Sport

  • Battery life is generally poor, often requiring nightly or even more frequent charging
  • Silicone strap is a 'dust magnet' and cannot be replaced or swapped
  • Optical heart rate sensor can be erratic or inaccurate during high-intensity activity
  • Lacks a built-in speaker for making calls or hearing audible alerts
  • Water resistance is limited to IP67, making it unsuitable for swimming
  • Persistent 'flat tire' black bar at the bottom of the screen obstructs the circular design

Verdict

The Motorola Moto 360 Sport is a fitness-focused Android Wear smartwatch featuring a 45mm case and a unique 1.37-inch AnyLight hybrid display (360x325 resolution) that combines a traditional backlit LCD with a front-lit reflective screen for superior sunlight visibility. Internally, it is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, and a 300mAh battery supporting Qi wireless charging. Key characteristics include built-in standalone GPS for phone-free tracking, an optical heart rate monitor, and a durable, sweat-resistant silicone band with an IP67 rating. Main pros include its excellent outdoor screen legibility and integrated GPS, but significant cons include a non-removable strap that attracts dust, the persistent 'flat tire' black bar at the bottom of the display, and mediocre battery life that typically requires daily charging, especially when using GPS.

Compare Motorola Moto 360 Sport with other Smartwatches

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Motorola Moto 360 Sport and other Smartwatches

No results found