MOTO 360 VS LG G WATCH.

When looking at Google’s freshly announced Android Wear, it’s difficult not to see this new platform as a way and mean of unifying the smartwatch market segment. However, this doesn’t mean there will be no competition between Android Wear-powered devices; just as the Android OS hasn’t brought all the smartphone manufacturers together either. In other words, by not differentiating themselves through software, the fight for supremacy between Android Wear smartwatches will actually be very brutal. It will all come down to pure hardware specifications, design and of course, the price.

While it has been confirmed that numerous manufacturers will deliver new hardware to go hand-in-hand with Android Wear, so far the only two truly confirmed smartwatches are the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch. As such, these are actually our first contenders, and so the battle for supremacy begins.

Moto 360 vs LG G Watch – Android Wear Clash

Moto 360 vs LG G Watch – Android Wear Clash

For those of you who are unaware of this, the LG G Watch is expected to become the first gadget powered by Google’s new Wear platform. This should give the Korean manufacturer a head start, but will it be enough to guarantee its success?

Well, fact of the matter is that there’s not a lot to say about the Moto 360 and the G Watch spec-wise, but the 360 does seem to be play in a league of its own. Motorola’s smartwatch is expected to pack a 1.8 inch display, a circular orientation-free design, and interchangeable wrist bands. The company’s Jim Wicks has also confirmed that the device will be dust and water resistant, but no other details or IP certifications have been revealed.Rumors have also hinted at sapphire glass, as well as the idea that the device will be built out of premium materials, such as metal and  leather.

The LG G Watch on the other hand, adopts a different and more conservative design language. It comes in a rectangular shape, and the gadget seems to be built out of plastic. The device will reportedly pack a 1.65 inch display and 4 GB of internal storage; the display will supposedly feature an “always on” function, and the gadget will be water and dust resistant.

LG has also mentioned that the smartwatch will be a “low barrier to entry for developers“, meaning that the device could facilitate the development of third party apps. That’s definitely a plus in our books, and makes us wonder how app developers will approach the Moto 360′s odd display form factor.

Aside from that, the G Watch has been confirmed to come in at least two flavors, including black and “Champagne Gold“.

That’s all for now, but don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and let us know which one of these smartwatches you think will be more successful.