When Apple first announced the Apple Watch in September, we compared what we knew about the wearable to the best smartwatches available on the market.
In the six months since, a slew of new flagship smartwatches have hit the scene. Below, you'll find how the Apple Watch stacks up against the LG G Watch R, Pebble Time and Samsung Gear S.
As we cautioned in our first comparison, pitting the specs in a head-to-head battle isn't definitive by any means. Each smartwatch runs a different operating system, from iOS to Android Wear to Pebble OS to Tizen; some have round displays and some have square ones.
The Apple Watch will only work with the iPhone, and LG's G Watch R only works with Android devices. Pebble Time, however, will be compatible with both iOS and Android. Meanwhile, Samsung's Gear S is a whole different beast: It's a full-blown cellphone.
The best way to decide which wearable will be right for you is to try them on in person, the comparison chart should provide you with a good overview of what your options are.
Apple Watch
LG G Watch R
Pebble Time
Samsung Gear S
Screen Size
Unclear, bands are 38mm and 42mm
1.3 inches
1.26 inches
2 inches
Screen Shape
Square
Round
Square
Curved square
Resolution
272 x 340 (38mm), 312 x 390 (42mm), Retina
320 x 320
168 x 144
360 × 480
Dimensions
Unknown
1.83" x 2.11" x 0.38"
Unknown
2.29" x 1.57" x 0.49"
Weight
Unknown
2.19 ounces
Unknown
2.36 ounces
Mobile Operating System
iOS
Android Wear
Pebble "Timeline" OS
Tizen
Processor
Custom S1 SiP
1.2GHz Snapdragon 400
100MHz ARM Cortex M4
1GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400
Battery Life
All-day (18-hours)
410 mAh, a day
Up to 7 days on one charge
300 mAh, a day
Storage Space
Unknown
4GB
Unknown
4GB
Color choices
Polished or space black stainless steel, space gray or silver anodized aluminum or 18-karat rose or yellow gold, 34 different band options
Black
Silicone band: black, white and red; Steel band: silver, gunmetal black and gold
Brushed Stainless Steel, Black Matte
Other sensors
Accelerometer, Heart Rate, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 4.0
Pedometer, gyroscope, heart rate, barometer, Bluetooth 4.0
3-axis Accelerometer, 3D compass, ambient light sensor, Bluetooth 4.0
Accelerometer, compass, heart rate monitor, ambient light sensor, UV sensor, barometer, Bluetooth 4.0
Price
Starting at $349
$299
Starting at $199
$349
RAM
Unknown
512 MB
64 KB
512 MB
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