The best smartwatches of 2017: Apple Watch Series 3, LG Watch Sport, Samsung Gear Sport

The best smartwatches of 2017: Apple Watch Series 3, LG Watch Sport, Samsung Gear Sport. LG Watch Sport review — Best Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch!

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While it's fair to say smartwatches have yet to really hit the mainstream and become a must-have accessory for the masses, these wrist-based mini computers As you would know LG has two new smartwatches
One of these, the LG Watch Sport, has a lot in common with the Apple Watch Series 2 released last .

While it's fair to say smartwatches have yet to really hit the mainstream and become a must-have accessory for the masses, these wrist-based mini computers LG and Google launched the very first two Android Wear 2.0 devices last week: LG Watch Style ($249) and LG Watch Sport ($349)
I decided to buy the LG Andrew reviews of one of the first Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, the LG Watch Sport — which comes with Android Pay, Google Assistant and LTE connectivity!

While it's fair to say smartwatches have yet to really hit the mainstream and become a must-have accessory for the masses, these wrist-based mini computers are making solid strides forward with each passing year. In 2017 we've seen some compelling new products appear and here are our picks for the best smartwatches of the year.

1. Apple Watch Series 3: The Apple Watch isn't for everyone, but it is one of the best smartwatches in the business – as long as you own an iPhone, because it doesn't work with anything running Android. The big feature added in the Series 3 edition in 2017 was 4G LTE connectivity, so you can make and receive calls even if you've left your phone at home. Standalone Apple Music streaming is also now available after a recent software update. Apart from that big improvement, the Apple Watch continues to get more powerful and more useful. The Series 3 has a processor that's 70 percent faster than its predecessor, and now includes full two-way conversations with Siri. Battery life remains steady at 18 hours (so you'll still need to charge it every night), and the whole package can be yours from $399 with cellular or $329 without. If that's too rich for your blood, check out the Series 1, which is still on sale.

2. LG Watch Sport: It's not been a stellar year for Android Wear, with a paucity of new devices and a delayed roll out of Android Wear 2.0, but the LG Watch Sport stands out as one of the best Android alternatives to the Apple Watch Series 3. It has 4G LTE connectivity of its own, adds a very useful rotating crown button (which many Android Wear watches lack) and actually looks reasonably stylish too – though some may find it a bit on the chunky side. Thanks to the on-board Android Wear 2.0 software, the watch can pair with an Android phone or an iPhone, though you get a more integrated experience when you've got two Google-powered devices working in tandem. Google Assistant is built in too, and getting smarter all the time, and the sharp and crisp 348 ppi resolution display means notifications are always visible. What's more, the watch has dropped quite considerably in price during the year, making it even more appealing: Prices online now start at around $250.

3. Samsung Gear Sport: You'd be forgiven for getting slightly confused by Samsung's approach to wearables, but while the Gear S3 might still be considered the flagship model in the line, it came out in 2016. The cheaper, simpler-looking Gear Sport was Samsung's main new smartwatch entry for 2017, and we reckon it's an excellent value option, particularly if you're rocking a Samsung phone as well (though it works with any Android or Apple handset). Among the headline features of the watch are integrated GPS, so you can get a lock on your position without a connected smartphone, and full waterproofing (down to 50 m/164 ft), so you can take it in the pool with you. As an added bonus, it's the first smartwatch to offer offline Spotify playlist syncing. Unfortunately, the app selection isn't particularly strong, as Samsung's own Tizen OS is on board, but it ticks all the boxes for key smartwatch functions. Prices start at $300.