Moto 360 vs Samsung Gear S, Which is the Best?

Moto 360 vs Samsung Gear S. Source: www.androidheadlines.com

If you are thinking of buying a Smartwatch, two of the most prominent market options are the Motorola Moto 360 and Samsung Gear S. Moto 360 has established a reference from a design perspective, while Samsung Gear S has tried to pack as many features as possible. We take a look at all key areas:

Design

The Moto 360 design uses a round clock face giving the appearance of a traditional clock. Motorola has used brushed aluminum body and is available with leather or metal, so the 360 exudes quality. It is certified to be waterproof (IP67) so you do not have to worry when you wash your hands or shower. Meanwhile, Gear S has a curved rectangular screen, which gives it a futuristic look. The screen is surrounded by a metal frame and uses a Gorilla Glass screen. The winner is: Moto 360 – A nicer to strength watch combines with the classic look of a watch with the functionality of a smartwatch.

The winner is: Moto 360 – A nicer to strength watch combines with the classic look of a watch with the functionality of high technology and a robust chassis.

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Comfort

It seems that the Moto 360 is the most comfortable to wear. The soft leather does not cause any irritation and leaves no marks. The simple buckle makes it easy to insert and remove. The leather of Moto 360 is the lightest model available in 49g version. Although metal straps increase the weight. You can choose from a belt of 18 mm (104 g) and the band of 23 mm thick (124 g). The Samsung Gear S has a patented rubber strap set (no third-party alternatives). The curvature in the back of the Gear S is intended to provide a better fit. Weighing 67g, it is no more bulky than the 360 leather edition. Winner: Moto 360, we found the leather version of the 360 more comfortable to wear.

The Winner: Moto 360, we found the leather version of the 360 more comfortable to wear.

Screen

The Moto 360 screen looks good from a distance, but up close is not the sharpest. The LCD 1.8 “screen offers a resolution of 320 x 290 with a density of 205 ppi. This kind of density is fine for a tablet, but is in blocks on the small screen clock. The Samsung Gear S has a larger screen 2 inches 360 x 480 pixels and the greater pixel density of 300ppi. It is sharper and better image quality, thanks to the Super AMOLED display, it offers a higher contrast and more vivid colours. In addition, it has lower battery consumption. With the rectangular shape, we find the most practical way to read text-based notifications.

The Winner: Gear S, the screen is sharper and the rectangular shape is best to read notifications.

But what about the price? The Moto 360 is the cheaper of the two devices, which costs € 249, while the Samsung Gear S is almost double the price, about € 395. We prefer the design, compatibility and realism of the Moto 360. However, the Gear S offers the best view, more sensors and longer battery life.