[Byrese]

I'm looking at getting into Android Wear. Seeing some LG Sports from around $150-$200. Worth it? Or should I get something more recent (though it's only a year old)?

[MSFTisMIA]

It depends one what you want the watch to do. If you don't care about the fact that you cannot dress it up by changing bands or aren't put off by the size, it is a great watch. Plus since it's the Google watch for right now, it's going to get all software (OS) updates first.

At those prices, it's a great buy. I wish I had one - there are certain hardware features it has over my Huawei's I like - wireless charging, bigger screen, first in line OS updates, digital crown.

[Byrese]

It depends one what you want the watch to do. If you don't care about the fact that you cannot dress it up by changing bands or aren't put off by the size, it is a great watch. Plus since it's the Google watch for right now, it's going to get all software (OS) updates first.

At those prices, it's a great buy. I wish I had one - there are certain hardware features it has over my Huawei's I like - wireless charging, bigger screen, first in line OS updates, digital crown.

Yes... I'm so on the fence. My other option is the new ticwatch. I like the minimalism and weight of that device but want a more premium feel. Android Pay would be nice too. That's the big decision right there.

[MSFTisMIA]

Yes... I'm so on the fence. My other option is the new ticwatch. I like the minimalism and weight of that device but want a more premium feel. Android Pay would be nice too. That's the big decision right there.

I debated a long time between the Huawei watch 2 and the LG Sport. I picked the watch 2 because I liked the design a bit better and the removable straps were important to me, since I had nice ones to recycle from my Moto 360 42mm. I didn't like the look of the new watch 2 classic.

Truthfully, at the $150 price point the Watch Sport is the better buy than the Tic watch. I'd say if you can, try on a Watch Sport to see how you like it and go from there. If you plan to use Android pay a lot, then it's a no brainer.

[Byrese]

I debated a long time between the Huawei watch 2 and the LG Sport. I picked the watch 2 because I liked the design a bit better and the removable straps were important to me, since I had nice ones to recycle from my Moto 360 42mm. I didn't like the look of the new watch 2 classic.

Truthfully, at the $150 price point the Watch Sport is the better buy than the Tic watch. I'd say if you can, try on a Watch Sport to see how you like it and go from there. If you plan to use Android pay a lot, then it's a no brainer.

Thanks. I'm gonna pull the trigger. Always wanted a smart watch .

[Scienceguy Labs]

Go for it! It's a great watch.

[MSFTisMIA]

Thanks. I'm gonna pull the trigger. Always wanted a smart watch .

Great. Let us know how it goes. Sometimes I'm tempted to get one myself, but I've got too many wear watches as is.

[Byrese]

Great. Let us know how it goes. Sometimes I'm tempted to get one myself, but I've got too many wear watches as is.

What else you got? Just curious. I went to Best Buy and looked at some Android Wear stuff this evening. It honestly looks like a really nice platform.

[MSFTisMIA]

What else you got? Just curious. I went to Best Buy and looked at some Android Wear stuff this evening. It honestly looks like a really nice platform.

I've used the platform from the early days. I current have:
- Huawei watch on 2.0
- Huawei watch 2 on 2.0
- Moto 360 42mm (2015) on 1.5

The last two share standard 20mm bands, the first uses standard 18mm.

[Byrese]

Great. Let us know how it goes. Sometimes I'm tempted to get one myself, but I've got too many wear watches as is.

Just bought one yesterday. I'll give you some thoughts once it gets here.

[osubeavs728]

I love my watch, wear it everyday. I also got it for Christmas, so free makes it even better. I will say that the band for frustrate me at times. My wrist size is perfectly in between two of the notches. So, constantly shifting between the two during the day depending on what I'm doing.

[MSFTisMIA]

Just bought one yesterday. I'll give you some thoughts once it gets here.

Do keep us posted.

[Byrese]

It came yesterday evening. I've got it set up mostly and will drive it today.

My first impressions are...OK. I love how the big screen. It's very fast and responsive. But its size and battery life i can already see being an issue. I'm not feeling how clunky it is either. All things i knew going in but because I didn't have one to see first I just took the leap.

I'll drive it today and give you an update.

[cohoman]

But its size and battery life i can already see being an issue.

I have the same reservations about this watch. Please let us know after you use it for a bit. Thanks.

[MSFTisMIA]

It came yesterday evening. I've got it set up mostly and will drive it today.

My first impressions are...OK. I love how the big screen. It's very fast and responsive. But its size and battery life i can already see being an issue. I'm not feeling how clunky it is either. All things i knew going in but because I didn't have one to see first I just took the leap.

I'll drive it today and give you an update.

Keep us posted. I actually get good battery life from my Huawei watch 2, mostly because I use it as a watch and to glance for notifications and to track steps and heart rate.

Qualcomm screwed us by putting in a chip that's not battery efficient, so the more you use it is the crappier the battery gets. What I'm most curious about is how you feel about the fit on your wrist.

[osubeavs728]

I have the same reservations about this watch. Please let us know after you use it for a bit. Thanks.

It depends on what you use the watch for. I use mine for notifications, steps, and workout tracking.

With this usage, I get 2 days of battery life out of my sport. Which is perfect for me since I get 2 days of battery life with my pixel 2XL

[boordman29]

With any of the android watches can you wake the google assistant when the screen is off? Need something to fill the void until the Oreo update comes to my s8...

[Byrese]

Keep us posted. I actually get good battery life from my Huawei watch 2, mostly because I use it as a watch and to glance for notifications and to track steps and heart rate.

Qualcomm screwed us by putting in a chip that's not battery efficient, so the more you use it is the crappier the battery gets. What I'm most curious about is how you feel about the fit on your wrist.

You know that feeling when you get a new device and you love it immediately? That's not what I'm feeling here. Lol

I love the in tech in this thing like NFC for Android Pay and the build quality is great too. Screen is awesome and my device is flawless. But I'm just finding it a bit to big and heavy for me.

Sadly, I put it up for sale already here in AC. Maybe I'll change my mind and give it another go but I dunno. It's probably just fine for anybody else. I really want to love this thing.

[MSFTisMIA]

You know that feeling when you get a new device and you love it immediately? That's not what I'm feeling here. Lol

I love the in tech in this thing like NFC for Android Pay and the build quality is great too. Screen is awesome and my device is flawless. But I'm just finding it a bit to big and heavy for me.

Sadly, I put it up for sale already here in AC. Maybe I'll change my mind and give it another go but I dunno. It's probably just fine for anybody else. I really want to love this thing.

I see. So what were you looking for in a watch?

[Byrese]

I see. So what were you looking for in a watch?

I think something lighter. I wanted to give this one a go cause of the NFC and more premium design/materials. But now I see that's not everything. It's just really big on my wrist.

[MSFTisMIA]

I think something lighter. I wanted to give this one a go cause of the NFC and more premium design/materials. But now I see that's not everything.

Gotcha. I think the trick is smartwatches are in this weird place right now.
Android wear was horrible small watch options, unless you go fishing in the fashion brand pool.

Weight wise, maybe the Huawei watch 2 might work for you if you get the black one, but I'd pop into a Best Buy to try it on the wrist first. There's the Tic watch 2 but I don't remember if it offers Android pay.

Otherwise, you're looking at Tizen - maybe a Gear Sport or a S2 Classic to save some cash.

[Byrese]

Gotcha. I think the trick is smartwatches are in this weird place right now.
Android wear was horrible small watch options, unless you go fishing in the fashion brand pool.

Weight wise, maybe the Huawei watch 2 might work for you if you get the black one, but I'd pop into a Best Buy to try it on the wrist first. There's the Tic watch 2 but I don't remember if it offers Android pay.

Otherwise, you're looking at Tizen - maybe a Gear Sport or a S2 Classic to save some cash.

I find it to be a bit uncomfortable to wear.

But I really do like Android Wear. Lots of potential. And I agree...it's in a weird place.

Out of those two I like the Ticwatch E but that means no NFC. But I'm willing to live with out it I think (seeing that I always have my phone).

I dunno...maybe I'll try it again for another day. I just don't want to damage it. It's an awesome watch actually. Just a but disappointed with the fit, weight, and size.

[MSFTisMIA]

I find it to be a bit uncomfortable to wear.

But I really do like Android Wear. Lots of potential. And I agree...it's in a weird place.

Out of those two I like the Ticwatch E but that means no NFC. But I'm willing to live with out it I think (seeing that I always have my phone).

I dunno...maybe I'll try it again for another day. I just don't want to damage it. It's an awesome watch actually. Just a but disappointed with the fit, weight, and size.

It's tough. That's why people still have their Moto 360 2015 and Huawei watch OGs. The fit is better as they're smaller and nicer than, say a LG Watch Style or a Ticwatch E. Yet those are 2+ year old models on an even older chip and now not getting Oreo.

Just tricky indeed.

[cohoman]

It's tough. That's why people still have their Moto 360 2015 and Huawei watch OGs. The fit is better as they're smaller and nicer than, say a LG Watch Style or a Ticwatch E. Yet those are 2+ year old models on an even older chip and now not getting Oreo.

Just tricky indeed.

Yeah, I still wear my Moto 360 2nd gen everyday because of the size and look and can't find a reason to switch to a different watch. Everything else seems too bulky or has battery life.

[MSFTisMIA]

Yeah, I still wear my Moto 360 2nd gen everyday because of the size and look and can't find a reason to switch to a different watch. Everything else seems too bulky or has battery life.

I still have mine. I just thought it ran better on Wear 1.5. I prefer the slightly bigger watches so I get the Huawei watch 2 and the fit has been good for me.