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Google's Android Wear had a shaky start, but it's now an increasingly mature platform thanks to the Android Wear 2.0 update and the more

recent switchover to the Wear OS name.We originally ranked the best Android Wear watches you can buy, but we've now changed this list since

buy one of the devices on this list you'll likely find it will upgrade to the new branding when you're setting it up or it may already be

toting the new name.There's no better time than now to grab yourself a smartwatch, so below we've put together the definitive list of the

best available on the market right now.Each has been extensively tested throughout our review process and we've then ranked the watches

according to some of the most important features including price, design, battery and features.1

Ticwatch ProOur favorite Wear OS watch comes with two screensCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+ | Display: 1.4" 400 x 400 OLED paired with

LCD screen | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 48h, 5 extra days in Essential mode |

Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP68 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1Innovative screen techPremium designNo

LTELimited appOur number one Wear OS watch you can buy right now is the new Ticwatch Pro

You may not have heard of this brand before, but the latest from parent company Mobvoi is a powerhouse of a watch and comes with two

displays.That doesn't mean there's one display on each side of the watch, but instead it has a transparent LCD display on top of a full

color OLED

When it's conserving battery, the watch will switch to the LCD screen that shows you the time, your step count and more.The normal OLED

screen will work like your average smartwatch, but the other display means the watch has much better battery life than a lot of the other

watches on this list.The Ticwatch Pro also has a premium design, a heart rate sensor, great GPS tracking, NFC for Google Pay and much more

alongside the latest Wear OS software powering the whole watch.If you're looking for something different at a relatively affordable price,

the Ticwatch Pro is sure to scratch that itch better than any other Wear OS watch you can buy right now

Ticwatch EAnother favorite Wear OS watch that's cheaperCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+ | Display: 1.4" 400 x 400 OLED | Processor:

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1Accurate GPS and heart rate sensorFantastic valueDesign won't suit everyoneNot-so-elegant charging

methodOnce rated as our best Android Wear watch, the Ticwatch E is now our second favorite Wear OS watch

This Ticwatch offers some top notch hardware for a lower price than a lot of the rest of the competition.The Ticwatch E largely sits so high

in this list because of it has a low price alongside the fact it features almost everything you'd expect from a Wear OS watch

There's GPS and a heart rate sensor onboard, which we found to work swiftly and accurately.The design is attractive - although it won't be

to everyone's taste as it's made of plastic - and it offers at least a full day's battery life from a single charge

All of that said, it doesn't come with NFC so there's no Google Pay here and it lacks wireless charging so instead opts for a three-pin pad

design.All in all, if you're looking for an affordable smartwatch that packs the latest in Wear OS software you probably don't need to

scroll any further down this list.Read the full Ticwatch E review3

Misfit VaporThe first watch from the fitness tracker specialistsCompatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.3" 360 x 360 AMOLED | Processor:

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothLarge, vibrant AMOLED displayLow priceThick designNo Google PayThe Vapor is the first time we've seen Misfit

attempt to make a smartwatch and it succeeded in creating something that looks great on your wrist while also offering a large amount of

top-end features.Misfit's first smartwatch is one of the more attractive options on this list having a lighter design than most of the other

watches and a premium finish that doesn't mess around with screen flat tires or cheap materials.The strap is comfortable to wear while

exercising, but it also looks good on a night out - or you can buy a leather strap if you want it to match particular outfits

As for the tech, most of what you'd expect is in here and we find it speedy with good battery life too.Misfit's low price is one of the

other main highlights here and we particularly like how affordable this is considering the price of most other Wear OS watches.Read the full

Misfit Vapor review4

Ticwatch SAnother Ticwatch takes fourth placeCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+ | Display: 1.4" 400 x 400 OLED | Processor: MediaTek MT2601

Bluetooth 4.1AffordableComfortable with a nice designLacks NFCCan't change the strapMuch like the Ticwatch Pro and E up higher in this list,

we love the Ticwatch S

The differences between the Ticwatch E and the S are limited, but these may be dramatic enough to make you want one watch over the other.The

first thing to note is the thicker bezel on the Ticwatch S

It makes it easier to read the time, but it also means the watch is that little bit bigger and it's a touch heavier than the Ticwatch E

too.It still features a heart rate sensor and many other features alongside its day long battery life but it doesn't feature swappable

straps

That's because the GPS is included within the strap, which Ticwatch claims makes it more accurate than other watches.There's no LTE or NFC

here, plus the price is a touch higher than the Ticwatch E as well

This is still a great watch though, it's just whether you'd want to invest in this over the other choices on this list.Read the full

Ticwatch S review5

LG Watch StyleOnce top dog, this Wear OS watch is still greatCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+ | Display: 1.2" 360 x 360 P-OLED |

Processor: Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 24h | Charging method: Conductive USB charger | IP rating:

IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothDevilishly good-lookingReasonably pricedDisappointing battery lifeLacks NFC and broader connectivityThe

LG Watch Style is every bit as stylish as its name suggests, with a sand-blasted stainless steel chassis and a circular display

especially at home on smaller wrists, which is worth noting, since a lot of smartwatches are chunky things that could dwarf a small

wrist.The LG Watch Style also benefits from a rotatable crown, which helps you navigate the interface without prodding its tiny screen

It's a good screen though, being a 1.2-inch P-OLED one and fully circular - there's no flat tire here.The core specs are fairly standard but

up there with pricier watches, because despite the Watch Style's great looks it's actually quite affordable

Some sacrifices have been made though to keep the cost down and the watch slim, as there's no GPS or heart rate monitor here.Read the LG

Huawei Watch 2A well-equipped smartwatch with too many featuresCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+ | Display: 1.2" 390 x 390 | Processor:

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G + 4G LTEBuilt-in GPS and NFCOptional 4G modelScreen too smallPerformance can be sluggishThe Huawei Watch

2 is an attempt by the Chinese company to widen the use of Wear OS watches

Huawei has tried to include a variety of new features in its latest smartwatch and it's not entirely clear if it has succeeded with the

Watch 2.We like the built-in GPS and NFC on the watch as well as the option to have a 4G model, but the Huawei Watch 2 can be sluggish and

higher than the original Huawei Watch which we currently have ranked above this one.Read the full Huawei Watch 2 review7

LG Watch SportGoogle's Android smartphone for your wristCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+ | Display: 1.38" 480 x 480 P-OLED | Processor:

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G + 4G LTEBreaks totally free from the smartphoneBest-in-class connectivity and performanceBattery falls

shortFull functionality requires SIM cardLaunched alongside the LG Watch Style, the LG Watch Sport is in many ways it opposite, with a

chunky, uninspiring build but absolutely loaded full of features.It has a heart rate monitor, GPS, a barometer and optionally even 4G

connectivity, making it a strong option for the athletically inclined or for anyone who wants to leave their smartphone at home.It also has

a bigger, sharper screen than the LG Watch Style and one that's just as circular

Of course it's also one of the pricier smartwatches available, which is why it doesn't feature higher on our list.Read the full LG Watch

Sport review8

Fossil Q VentureA slick attempt from FossilCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+ | Display: 1.63" 360 x 360 LTPS LCD | Processor: Intel Atom |

Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 24h | Charging method: Conductive USB | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi,

BluetoothHandsome designAdditional RAMQuite large and heavyFlat tire displayOne of Fossil's most recent watches, we really like the Q

Venture despite the fact it is missing some of the key features you'd hope for on an Wear OS watch.The highlight here is the design that

looks like your average high-end watch, but instead it's stealth packing all of the features we know and love from Android Wear 2.0 in the

form of Wear OS.If you're looking for a fitness watch, this won't be it though as there's no heart rate monitor, GPS or even NFC

If you're instead after a watch with good battery life and an attractive design, you may be the perfect match for the Q Venture.Read the

Fossil Q Venture review

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