Motorola Moto 360 Review: Second Generation Watch

A few years ago, the once-American company Motorola launched its first smart watch on the market. The device aroused a certain interest, since it was one of the first watches with a round display. The model had some drawbacks - weak autonomy and not the most powerful hardware. Review Motorola Moto 360 second generation will tell about the new version of the watch, which is significantly different from the first device.

General information

Characteristics of the gadget:

• display - TFT IPS;
• Resolution - 360 * 325;
• display cover - Gorilla Glass 3;
• OS - android wear 1.3;
• memory - 512 MB / 4 GB;
• wireless networks - Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi;
• battery - 300 mAh;
• built-in sensors - light, accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate counter, pedometer;
• dimensions - 42 * 42 * 11.4.

Important! The smart watch Motorola, in its second version, is distinguished by the protection class IP67, which means safety in case of short-term wetting and splashing.However, when going to the sea, where there is a chance of salt water, the device is recommended to leave at home.

On the left side of the case you can see microphone hole. On the right side at an angle there is a physical button. Three functions have been programmed to it: backlight, unlocking the screen, returning from the application to the main menu. If you flip the device, you can see a plastic cover with a round sensor in the middle. it heart rate counter.

Design

Moto 360 v2 is packed in a transparent oval box. Inside, the user will find a watch, a manual, a network adapter, and wireless charging. The model is available in two sizes, so the 2nd generation is suitable for both men and women. The larger device has a size of 46 mm, the smaller model is 42 mm. The second option looks very organic on a miniature female hand, which is quite a rare phenomenon for smart watches.

For Russia, the Moto 360 second version comes only in black or silver, the straps can be in different colors. In the United States, through a corporate service, you can choose not only the color of the case, but also the frame around the glass. Strap fastening changed in comparison with the previous model, now it is much easier to remove and put on the belt.

Important! In addition to the above, there are models of Motorola Moto 360 v2 sport. Their difference lies in the color of the case - black or white, the straps are made of silicone. Another version is exclusively for women: the case combines pink and gold shades, and the belt is made of leather of a creamy color.

Display

The display is protected from mechanical stress. Gorilla Glass 3besides there is an oleophobic layer. The screen is placed above the surface of the case, it is noticeable when viewed from the side or to the touch.

Important! Regarding the display, it is worth noting that the Motorola 360 v2 has a brighter screen with better viewing angles. Even without the backlight on it everything is well displayed and read.

At the bottom of the display you can see the blind zone - here is located light sensor. On bright screens, it is seen especially clearly, which slightly spoils the design. If in the first version it is easy to say goodbye, then this solution may cause some user dissatisfaction with the second Moto clock, because competitors with a round display do not have such zones. Nevertheless, in defense of the model it is worth noting that they are smaller and more ergonomic than devices from other brands, and this is a clear plus.

Device in operation

Above it was said that the first Moto smart watch turned out to be not the most productive in terms of hardware, and this was clearly conspicuous. In the new model was installed more Snapdragon 400 powerful processorwhich works with four 1.2 GHz cores each. In addition, the model has a powerful graphics co-processor - Adreno 350. This gave some gain in speed, but the device is still a little thought when launching applications or before displaying a notification.

Due to the fact that Moto Watch 2 versions received not only Bluetooth, but also Wi-Fi, many smart features can be used even without a smartphone. After pairing your smartphone with the clock, and the first with wireless Internet, notifications will be sent directly to the watch. The smartphone can be put in the room, and with the clock go into the bath. When you connect to a watch with wireless headphones, you will not need a smartphone while running. Music will play with smart watch, and they will also calculate the activity of the owner.

Important! An interesting solution is the navigation in the clock. Of course, to consider the route on a small display is not very convenient, but the clock vibrates when you need to make a turn.During the trip it is very convenient, because it is not necessary to hold a smartphone in your hands.

Pedometer and heart rate monitor help keep track of daily activity. They will remind you that it's time to run or walk around and upload data to the Google Fit application. For those who are not seriously interested in sports and simply use wearable electronics to maintain their physical fitness, Motorola Smartwatch 2 will work fine. More serious load they miscalculate, and their data are different from those that show specialized sports watches. Another model has smart alarm function, but this application will have to be downloaded from the software store.

Interface

Moto 360 second version works running Android wear 1.2. As practice shows, they are perfectly mated with devices on Android, but are not very good friends with apple products. When connected to a smartphone, notifications from applications, instant messengers, calls, SMS are displayed on the watch. In addition, with their help, you can switch music.

Down the shutter, which gives access to the settings. Here you can change the sound mode, as well as select manual or automatic adjustment of the display backlight.In addition, the user can select the dial, turn off the sleep mode, adjust the font. Thanks to the microphone you can dictate the message in response to the messageSmartphone for this will not have to get. The device understands Russian, but does not always cope with the peculiarities of pronunciation. In this regard, everything is individually.

Autonomy

Charging is done using a wireless docking station.. In this case, the display makes a turn at a right angle and the device looks like a desk clock. The maximum battery life is 2 days. However, with active use will have to exercise 1 time per day. Obviously, the device is much faster discharged when using Wi-Fi, as well as frequent use of the backlight.

Conclusion

The second version of Moto turned out to be a worthy accessory, which has a number of nice features. Due to the variety of versions, even in Russia, you can choose the most suitable design for yourself.The operating system and smart features work well. Pleases bright display and protection of the device from splashes. The overall impression of the accessory is extremely positive. Given the small size and excellent ergonomics Moto v2 will be a good solution. The only real disadvantage is the need to charge the watch once a day. Given the fact that there are more autonomous watches on the market, I would like to get more battery life. The average price is 30 thousand rubles.