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After a shaky start, Google's Android Wear is now an increasingly mature platform thanks to the update to Android Wear 2.0 and a plethora of

new watches running the software.Now Google has rebranded its smartwatch platform to Wear OS in an attempt to make its watches more

palatable for those who own an iPhone, but we don't currently know what new features are planned for the latest iteration of the wearable

operating system.Over the next few weeks and months, manufacturers of the devices in this list will begin updating each to Wear OS and we

should hopefully hear about new features for the software in the coming months too.For now we'll continue to refer to the devices in this

list as Android Wear watches, but in time we'll be referring to Wear OS watches instead.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 EOur favorite Android Wear watch you may have never heard ofCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+ | Display: 1.4" 400 x 400 OLED |

Processor: MediaTek MT2601 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 24h | Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP67

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

methodWe now have a new favorite Android Wear watch in the form of the Ticwatch E

Although you may not have heard of Ticwatch before, it's a growing brand that offers some top notch hardware for a lower price than a lot of

the rest of the competition.The Ticwatch E largelytops this list because of its low price alongside the fact it features almost everything

you'd expect from an Android Wear watch

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

everyone's taste - 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 Android 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 Android Wear software you probably don't need to

scroll any further down this list.Read the full Ticwatch E review2

LG Watch StyleThe thinnest and best Android Wear smartwatch yetCompatibility: 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

It's also one of the thinnest Android Wear watches around at just 10.8mm. That means that while it will look great on anyone's wrist it's

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

Watch Style review3

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

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1AffordableComfortable with a nice designLacks NFCCan't change the strapMuch like the Ticwatch E at the top of this list,

we love the Ticwatch S

The differences between the two 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.Once again there's not

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 review4

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

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothLarge, vibrant AMOLED displayLow priceThick designNo Android 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 huge 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 Android Wear watches.Read the

full Misfit Vapor review5

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, but if you want such a big selection of specs and features your only other real options are the similarly expensive Huawei Watch

2 or the Apple Watch 3.Read the full LG Watch Sport review6

Asus ZenWatch 3A vast improvement over its predecessorsCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+ | Display: 1.39" 400 x 400 AMOLED | Processor:

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothGorgeous displayExcellent build qualityLacks heart rate monitor, GPS, NFCProprietary straps limit

customization optionsAsus isn't an obvious name to associate with Android Wear watches, though with the ZenWatch 3 it has more than earned

in place. Launched at $229/£250 (around AU$340), though is now almost always a little cheaper, Asus' latest is one of your best bets,

especially since it packs Android Wear 2.0.It has a great display, useful hardware buttons and good battery life

The styling might not be for everyone, but Asus did a commendable job designing a watch that looks more like a premium watch than a piece of

lifeless technology.Read the Asus ZenWatch 3 review7

Huawei WatchOne of the better all-around watchesCompatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+ | Display: 1.4" 400 x 400 AMOLED | Processor: Quad-core

BluetoothPremium build and materialsAndroid Wear 2.0 compatibleRather expensiveSo-so battery lifeWith the Huawei Watch, the Chinese behemoth

was very definitely aiming at the top end of the market, although the price has dropped substantially since launch and the introduction of

the Huawei Watch 2.The main strength is the screen - which is a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, running at 400 x 400 - one of the highest

resolution watches available, ensuring PPI on par with the Apple Watch

Helpfully too, the screen is always on - it will dim after a few seconds of inactivity, but the time will still remain visible.Spec-wise,

the watch is slightly less remarkable - with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 300mAh

battery it is roughly on a par with its top-end rivals

That said, the price is now a lot lower so it sits above the Huawei Watch 2 in this list.Read the Huawei Watch 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 Android Wear 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 on Android Wear 2.0.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

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 Android Wear 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

the screen is a little small for some. This may suit you though with an attractive design and a plethora of features, but the price is much

higher than the original Huawei Watch which we currently have ranked above this one.Read the full Huawei Watch 2 review10

Fossil Q FounderA 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 displayFossil is a traditional watchmaker that has been trying to solve

the problem of becoming a tech company, before tech companies can fully become watchmakers

That's why it came up with the Fossil Q Founder Android Wear watch.As Fossil's first smartwatch, the Q Founder features a combination of a

brushed and polished metal face as well as a plastic back so it can charge wirelessly.While the screen is lower resolution than some

competitors, it is barely noticeable

Perhaps the only annoyance on-screen is the so-called "flat tire" at the bottom, which means the screen isn't a perfect circle

This is to leave room for the ambient light sensor.So it certainly has the looks - and the innards are promising too with 1GB of RAM

But at the end of the day, this watch doesn't stand out like the ones above it in the list.Read the Fossil Q Founder reviewDon't need

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