Motorola Moto Watch
Exact average 56.2 · all scores printed by the outlets
Image: Motorola4 professional reviewers tested the Motorola Moto Watch, and 0 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and build quality. Most common complaint: software.
Reviewed by ZDNET, Engadget, WIRED and 1 more
The catch: GPS and fitness tracking are unreliable, and the software is limited.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 70ZDNET
A comfortable, durable tracker with excellent battery and many workout modes, but no third-party apps and tiny storage restrict it.
Read ZDNET review - 65Engadget
It looks and feels like a quality watch but the limited software, missing automatic activity tracking and flaky GPS make it a disappointing buy despite excellent battery life.
Read Engadget review - 50WIRED
The Polar partnership gives attractive, easy-to-read health data and superb battery life at a fair price, but weak GPS and over-sensitive controls keep it from being a top pick.
Read WIRED review - 40Android Central
Despite good ideas and long battery life, half-finished software and unreliable fitness tracking mean it struggles even with the basics.
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Common questions
Is the Motorola Moto Watch worth it?
Critics are divided: 0 of 4 recommend it. GPS and fitness tracking are unreliable, and the software is limited.
Do critics agree about the Motorola Moto Watch?
Critics split: scores range from 40 (Android Central) to 70 (ZDNET), a spread of 30 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Motorola Moto Watch?
Software (3 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Motorola Moto Watch?
The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.