On the heels of all the leaks, reports and rumors ,Google and LG introduced their Watch Sport and Watch Style, the first-ever Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches. The pair of watches were announced right as predicted and closely resemble those that we’ve seen in previous reports and leaks.

So here we are, after weeks of anticipation, Google and LG’s smartwatches are finally here. Watch Sport, as expected, has a sportier look and boards some extra functionality, making it the more premium and thus more expensive model of the two. Watch Style is fashion-focused, features a smaller body, comes with less-packed specs and is thus the more affordable model of the pair.

Watch Sport and Watch Style are the first-ever smartwatches made in collaboration with Google, the maker of the Android Wear software. Think of them as Nexus smartwatches, LG handled the manufacturing, but Google was in charge of the software and will provide help in marketing the two devices.

Watch Sport and Watch Style are the first devices to come with Android Wear 2.0 pre-installed, which released publicly today in addition to the watches. Full details concerning which watches will get the update can be seen here. It has been a long wait, as Google first announced the software back at its annual developer’s conference and later delayed it several months. The update had also gone through many developer previews before reaching the stable version. New features include handwriting, standalone apps, a full Play Store, third-party keyboard support, the Google Assistant, and Android Pay.

Google claims that Watch Sport is “Android Wear’s most powerful watch yet.” It features a design that’s both premium and rugged for outdoor use. With an IP68 rating, the smartwatch will be able to survive through wet and dirty conditions. The watch offers several hardware buttons as well as a rotating dial along its side for navigating through its on board interface. A GPS sensor is also included for offline standalone exercise. Looking underneath, present is a heart rate monitor. The watch also packs NFC, for Android Pay support, a debut in the software of Android Wear 2.0. The remainder of device specifications can be seen below.

Display: 1.38-inch 480 x 480 Circular P-OLED & Gorilla Glass 3

1.38-inch 480 x 480 Circular P-OLED & Gorilla Glass 3 Processing: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 RAM and storage: 768MB of RAM, 4GB of storage

768MB of RAM, 4GB of storage Battery: 430mAh, wireless charging

430mAh, wireless charging Dimensions: 45.4mm x 51.21mm x 14.2mm

45.4mm x 51.21mm x 14.2mm Connectivity: 4G LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13), WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC

4G LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13), WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer

The Watch Style is heavily geared towards comfort and being fashionable. It’s slim and lightweight, plus looks extremely comfortable to wear. It’s design is as simple as it gets including a full-circle display with just one exterior button for power and navigation. Lacking are the GPS, NFC, and heart rate sensor one will get on the Watch Sport, but here to stay is the ability to swap in and out different bands. We believe the compatibility includes Google’s easily interchangable MODE bands. One doesn’t get this ability on Watch Sport. The remainder of device specifications are shown below.

Display: 1.20-inch 360 x 360 Circular P-OLED & Gorilla Glass 3

1.20-inch 360 x 360 Circular P-OLED & Gorilla Glass 3 Processing: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 RAM and storage: 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage

512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage Battery: 240mAh, wireless charging

240mAh, wireless charging Dimensions: 42.3mm x 45.7mm x 10.79mm

42.3mm x 45.7mm x 10.79mm Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth

WiFi, Bluetooth Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer

After experiencing a slump in attention in 2016, Android Wear seems to be climbing its way back. Several Android Wear smartwatches have already been announced this year, including one’s from Casio, New Balance and others. This came shortly after we heard many would be ditching the platform. Fans had begun to lose faith in Android Wear, but ever since the start of the year, we’ve seen a revive in the platform. This only acts as further confirmation that Google will put every last bit of heart and soul into the platform before admitting defeat. We expect it to continue.

Watch Style will be available February 10th for $249 in choice of Titanium, Silver and Rose Gold color options with Wi-Fi only. Watch Sport on the other hand will cost $349 and be available in Dark Blue and Titanium color options on February 10th. This model includes LTE cellular support, and will thereby be available from standard retailers such as Google, LG and Best Buy, in addition to some U.S. carriers. So far, Verizon and AT&T have confirmed its availability. Pricing information will vary per carrier depending on how each goes about providing network access to the watch.

See the source links below for full release and availability details.

Purchase Links:

Watch Sport – Available in Dark Blue and Titanium [LG] [Verizon] [AT&T] [Google Store]

Watch Style – Available in Titanium, Silver and Rose Gold [Best Buy] [Google Store]

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