After a long break from the smartwatch market, the Moto 360 is making a return, and this time its finer and more equipped to compete in the already tense smartwatch market. The new Moto 3rd Gen manufactured by ebuynow ships with Snapdragon 3100 chip under the hood, higher 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM as well as other interesting features housed in a stylish and classy design. We compare the Moto 360 1st Gen. vs 2nd Gen. vs 3rd Gen. specs and features – what’s new? Let’s find out.
Moto 360 1st Gen. vs 2nd Gen. vs 3rd Gen. Specs Compared
| Moto 360 1st Gen (Sport) | Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm) | Moto 360 3rd Gen. | |
|---|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | |||
| Device name | Moto 360 Sport (1st Gen) | Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm) | Moto 360 3rd Gen |
| Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | -- | Moto 360 1st Gen (Sport) | Moto 360 2nd. Gen. |
| Successor | Moto 360 2nd Gen | Moto 360 3rd Gen. | _ |
| Released date | September, 2014 | September, 2015 | December, 2019 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex |
DISPLAY | |||
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | AMOLED Full color |
| Display size | 1.56 inches | 1.56 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 360 x 250 pixels | 360 x 330 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Pixel density | 205 ppi | 233 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Input type | Touchscreen 1 Physical button | Touchscreen 1 Physical button | Touchscreen 2 Physical buttons |
| Always-on | _ | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BODY | |||
| Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 45 x 45 x 11.5 mm | 46 x 46 x 11.4 mm | 42.8 x 42.8 x 11.68 mm |
| Weight | 49g | _ | 52g (without strap) |
| Casing material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | SUS316 Stainless steel/ DLC/PVD coating |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Stainless steel or Leather | Leather |
| Bezel Material | Ceramics | Ceramics | Ceramics |
| Strap size | 22mm | 22mm | 20mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 22mm | Yes, 22mm | Yes, 20mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, IP67 | Yes, IP67 | 3ATM |
| Swim-proof | Not recommended | Not recommended | Recommended |
| Color(s) | Black | Silver Black | Black Silver Rose-gold |
MEMORY | |||
| RAM | 0.5GB | 0.5GB | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 4GB | 4GB | 8GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 LE | Bluetooth v4.0 LE | Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No | Yes |
| Payment system | No | No | Google Pay |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Technology | No | No | No |
| SIM | No | No | No |
| Band | No | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | |||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | _ | _ | Yes |
FITNESS TRACKING | |||
| Sleep apnea | No | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | _ | _ | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | _ | _ | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | _ | _ | _ |
| VO2 Max. | _ | _ | _ |
| Blood oxygen | No | No | No |
| Blood pressure | No | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | No | No | No |
| Swim tracking | No | No | No |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | No | No |
| Preloaded maps | No | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | No | No | No |
| Triathlon mode | _ | _ | _ |
| ECG Tracking | No | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Safety tracking | _ | _ | _ |
MEDIA | |||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No | No |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No | No |
SENSORS | |||
PLATFORM | |||
| Operating system (OS) | Wear OS | Wear OS | Wear OS |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 |
| CPU | _ | Quad-core 1.2GHz | Quad-core 1.2GHz |
| GPU | -- | AdreNo 305 | AdreNo 305 |
BATTERY | |||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-polymer battery |
| Battery capacity | 320 mAh | 400mAh | 355mAh |
| Battery life | Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: ~ 1 day | Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+ | Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+ |
| Charging type | Wireless charger | Wireless charger | Wireless charger |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | No | No | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | No | Yes |
CLOCK FEATURES | |||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | |||
| Control camera | _ | _ | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MISC | |||
| Compatibility | Android 4.3+ iOS 8.2+ | Android 4.3+ iOS 8.2+ | Android 6.0+ (excluding GO edition). iOS 10.0+ |
| Companion app | Moto Body App | Moto Body App | Moto Body App |
| Voice command | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BOX CONTENTS | |||
| Moto 360 Sport (1st Gen) | Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm) | Moto 360 3rd Gen | |
| Straps | Straps | Straps | |
| Wireless charger | Wireless charger | Wireless charger | |
| Manual Guide | Manual Guide | Manual Guide | |
| NOTE: We can't guarantee that all the information on this table are 100% correct. Read full disclaimer. Please, report an error. | |||
| _ | Official Site | Official Site | |
What’s the Difference?
- Design
- All three smartwatches look decent, stylish and elegant, but the newer Moto 360 3rd Gen is a more durable and finer smartwatch. Its more compact, thus making a more befitting wear for those with smaller wrist. Its DLC/PVD coated case makes it a more durable smartwatch with a sophisticated design that defines a true premium smartwatch.
Moreover, the newer 3rd Gen with AMOLED powering its display offers a more interactive and lively display compared to the IPS LCD display of the other two. It also features an additional physical button which certainly will make it easier to navigate compared to its predecessors with single physical buttons.
- Waterproof Rating
The Moto 360 3rd Gen. rated 3ATM (waterproof up to 30 meters) is swim-proof, unlike its predecessors rated IP67 (waterproof up to 1meter). This makes it an ideal choice to wear to the pool. While you can still wear any of the 1st or 2nd Gen. under the rain, it’s not recommended to wear to the pool.
- Connectivity
NFC is present on the Moto 360 3rd Gen which isn’t present on its predecessors. This enables Google Pay – a non-contactless payment system that allows you make payment directly from the Moto 360 3rd Gen., allowing you leave your wallet at home.
- Media
The Moto 360 3rd Gen with an upgrade in both ROM and RAM gets twice the storage capacity of the 1st or 2nd Gen. With 8GB ROM, you get to take more of your favorite tracks with you on the go. And with 1GB RAM, you get a faster and better performance boosted by the more advanced Snapdragon 3100 chip just as seen with the Ticwatch Pro 4G with 1GB RAM and powered by the lower-end Snapdragon 2100, yet improved performance significantly.
- Fitness Tracking
All three watches is fitness-focused as each of these is able to track your steps, distance, calories, heart rate with inbuilt GPS in all three enabling outdoor activity tracking.
However, the Moto 360 3rd Gen. with a more advanced chipset is a more comprehensive fitness tracker.
- Battery Life
The Moto 360 3rd Gen. is tested to last over a day on mixed usage compared to the 1st and 2nd Gen both of which last barely a day. Moreover, the more advanced Snapdragon 3100 chip brings battery saver modes to the 3rd Gen. which will see it stay up for about 3 days more.
Which is Better?
The Moto 360 3rd Gen. is clearly the best choice. It’s a more durable smartwatch, more storage capacity, better equipped with a more advanced 3100 chip and has the longest battery life.
My Pick
The Moto 360 3rd Gen. has it.
