LG Watch Sport (2017)

Doesn’t require phone tethering ; Able to track strength training ; Appealing design despite big size

Battery life falls short ; Missing some major apps ; Phone calls (US only) require a SIM card

The LG Watch Sport is the brawny and brainy smartwatch that’s able to keep up with all of your gym workouts, and smart enough to make calls and use Google Assistant with or without your phone in tow. At launch it had the best specs of any Google watch...

If you are definitely going to be able to charge it every night and you don’t mind paying for the LTE functionality you may not be able to use, then the LG Watch Sport is one of the best Android smartwatches ever made.

Excellent battery life (for a smartwatch) ; Awesome rotatable side button ; Android Wear 2.0 is so much better than before

Chunky and uncomfortable to wear unless you've got large wrists ; No heart-rate sensor, GPS or NFC on Watch Style ; LTE isn't a necessity

Despite the LG Watch Sport's power and Watch Style's good looks, both smartwatches are full of compromises that prevent them from competing with the Apple Watch.

Software is simpler, more functional ; Gorgeous display, minimal design ; Android Pay on a smartwatch is handy ; Customizable physical buttons ; GPS allows for more stand-alone use

Abysmal battery life ; Thick and bulky ; Needs more app support ; Uncomfortable, unreplaceable strap

The LG Watch Sport is a good smartwatch, mostly thanks to Android Wear. If you’re interested, go to an AT&T store to see how it fits your wrist first, as that can make or break your decision.

Android Wear 2.0 is a big improvement ; Mostly excellent performance ; Rotating crown button works well ; IP68 water resistance

Thick, sometimes cumbersome design ; Battery life could be better ; Android Wear feels inconsistent in places

It's rare that I find myself enjoying a device's software more than its hardware, but here I am. Don't get me wrong, not much about the Watch Sport as a package of parts is definitively bad. If you don't mind the lackluster battery and thick body, it's...

Built-in cellular modem. Accurate step and heart rate monitoring. Convenient dial.

Expensive. Heavy and bulky. Can't swap straps. Difficult to pair with iPhones. No cellular support for Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

The LG Watch Sport is a step in the right direction toward a fully standalone smartwatch, but you have to make a lot of sacrifices in style, practicality, and most importantly, comfort. That's a lot to ask for $350, especially since you need to shell...

Sharp, bright display ; Packed with features ; Simpler interface ; Useful buttons

Unpredictable battery life ; Large dimensions ; Uncomfortable strap ; Buggy software

Are Android Wear 2.0 and two new watches from LG enough to get you to care about smartwatches?