GWR to Urbane

[JohnCenaFan]

Anyone upgrade is it worth it?

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[Stwutter]

Anyone upgrade is it worth it?

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I've been chatting to a couple of people who have the Urbane, and they love it, but it's their first smartwatch. Apparently it's the only Android Wear screen that genuinely rivals the Apple Watch. However, whether an upgrade is worth it depends on how much you value aesthetics I think. It looks gorgeous, but Android Wear is Android Wear, and it will function the same on screen (assuming the GWR gets the 5.1.1 upgrade soon). I have a Sony SW3, and it would take a big leap in software or the SW3 to malfunction/get very old to get me to change.

 

[t1328]

Anyone upgrade is it worth it?

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I upgraded. The functionality is pretty much identical as you would expect given the similar hardware. I find it nicer looking particularly because of the OOTB watch faces it comes with, which look great. But the R is a bit more flexible, since it goes well with both casual and formal clothing. The Urbane at the pool looks a bit over dressy.

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[mr_nobody]

Apparently it's the only Android Wear screen that genuinely rivals the Apple Watch.

Urbane and GWR have identical screens, don't they?

 

[PookiePrancer]

Urbane and GWR have identical screens, don't they?

Yup

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[mkdll]

It's just like buying a tuxedo for your GWR. If you care about style, it's worth it.

 

[honda-Dave]

What about going from a gear S to the Urbane? I would never get rid of my S but I like the looks of the urbane. The only thing I am worried about is the size of it. I am a big guy (6'2" , 255) and I have a big wrist and love big watches, so I want something that is big. I haven't had a chance to see in person. Sorry for the rant, I love the look of it and want one

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Galaxy Gear Circle & Level speaker box

 

[PaulQ]

To be clear... are there any differences other than the looks/case of the watch between the Urbane and the GWR? Searching the web seems to come up with conflicting information.

(I am assuming that the GWR will have 5.1.1 eventually if it doesn't already)

• This article claims differences: LG Watch Urbane vs LG G Watch R: Is it worth it?
• This one has a table that is clearly wrong: Moto 360 Vs. LG G Watch R Vs. LG Watch Urbane: Which Is The Best Round Smartwatch? : PERSONAL TECH : Tech Times
• Another terrible table: G Watch R vs Watch Urbane - Smartwatches Comparison