So...mini-review time!
Having used the G Watch R exclusively for the last two weeks, here are my thoughts. Overall, very satisfied. Picked it up refurbished for $130 and I'm glad i did. Much better value than the Zenwatch 2, which i really still like and would have gotten if i can get my 360 (2014) sold.
Pros:
- Battery life is on par with the Sony SW3, maybe a little better
- Fully round screen is nice to look at, allowing me to enjoy analog watch faces
- Screen is very nice
- Love the standard lugs, as that cardboard like watch band masquerading as leather that came with it needs to be used as a noose to hang crooked politicians
- Looks like a watch. When i first saw it, it looks huge. Kinda still does on the wrist, but you can get away with it.
- charges quick (1 hour)
- Mic position (bottom of the watch)
Cons
- Not a fan of the charging cradle. Give me the Zenwatch 2 or 360 line using Qi, or even the fiddly Sony USB port.
- No ambient light sensor. It is a con because i keep my brightness on 3 so i do lose some sunlight visibility.
- Screen is smaller than the Sony or the 360 line
This is the perfect complement to my Sony. I prefer my watches to be unobtrusive overall, and while this has a sporty look, i slap it in the wrist and go...just like the Sony. If i had to pick, I'd choose this over both entries in the 360 line every time.
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