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Moto 360 1st Gen vs. 2nd Gen

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I'm thinking about buying a Moto 360 w/ metal band(I am open to other models/brands with proper arguments for why) and I'm wondering wether I should go for the 1st or 2nd Gen, is the hefty price increase worth it? Are there really any massive benefits for someone like me who will use it quite casually? I'm not a power user of even my phone.


I have quite wide wrists so 46mm is what I aim for.

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Huawei watch is sexier.

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Huawei watch is sexier.

 

But also much more expensive. Does it really give me any benefits as a casual user?

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But also much more expensive. Does it really give me any benefits as a casual user?

The only use a watch has is looking sexy anyway so yes.

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The only use a watch has is looking sexy anyway so yes.

I honestly don't think it's that much better looking. 

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I'm wondering the same thing.

 

The 2nd gen probably isn't worth the extra money though.

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I honestly don't think it's that much better looking. 

Huawei is AMOLED so atleast you can have it always on and it's actually round.

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Huawei is AMOLED so atleast you can have it always on and it's actually round.

As long as the screen turns on when I turn my wrist to look at the time/notifications, then I will be glad. I don't see the point in having it always on if I'm not looking at it. Battery life is more important to me. 

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from what I can tell, the differences are limited to an improved processor, and a more normal band layout. The more up to date chip might also improve battery life, as that was a sore spot of the 1st gen moto 360.

 

I too have been thinking about getting a used 1st gen moto 360, as I don't know if the smartwatch life is for me, so it won't sting as much if I got it for cheap.

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I'm considering the 1st gen for the same reason, if I realize that "it's not for me" I'd be much more okay with spending just over $200 than closer to $400.

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I still use my 1st gen moto 360 a lot and I havent really been compelled to get the new one. Maybe after a price drop I;d consider it.

I kinda like the design of the older one more too.

 

I *did* totally wreck a really cool watch strap I had just to get it on the moto 360 and after a while it broke. If you want to mess with different straps even a little, maybe wait for the price to come down a bit.

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I still use my 1st gen moto 360 a lot and I havent really been compelled to get the new one. Maybe after a price drop I;d consider it.

I kinda like the design of the older one more too.

 

I *did* totally wreck a really cool watch strap I had just to get it on the moto 360 and after a while it broke. If you want to mess with different straps even a little, maybe wait for the price to come down a bit.

I'll always go for the metal straps, I can't wear anything else. 

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