In Depth: Every Android Wear smartwatch in the world today

All Android Wear, all here

Android Wear is still less than a year old and we've already seen a flurry of devices hit the market sporting Google's wearable software.

LG has made not one, not two, but three Android Wear smartwatches in under 12 months, while efforts from Samsung, Motorola, Asus, Sony and Huawei have also graced our wrists.

We expect too see even more Android Wear offerings hit the market in 2015, with the likes of HTC, Acer and ZTE tipped to also get in on the action.

But for those of you who don't want to wait anwant a wearable on your wrist right now we've got you covered. Here are all the Android Wear smartwatches currently announced.

Samsung Gear Live

Along with the LG G Watch, the Samsung Gear Live was one half of the opening duo which signalled the arrival of Android Wear on our wrists.

In the early smartwatch race the Gear Live beat its LG rival in terms of looks - just - but its square plastic body has since been bettered by a number of manufacturers.

You'll find a 1.63-inch, 320 x 320 display, 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 300mAh battery inside the Gear Live, plus a heart rate sensor on its rear.

It does all the basic functions of Android Wear, but the annoying charging adaptor adds insult to the injury of poor battery life.

• Read our Samsung Gear Live review

Release: June 2014 | Price: £169, $199, AU$250

LG G Watch

The LG G Watch arrived alongside the Gear Live in June 2014, but instead of sporting the same price tag it ended up being $30 more expensive in the US, and £10 cheaper in the UK. Odd.

In terms of internal specs the G Watch has the same processor, RAM and internal storage as the Live, but its battery is slightly larger at 400mAh and the screen is a touch bigger at 1.65 inches.

LG also opted to not include a heart rate sensor on the G Watch, so the fitness tracking is less in depth.

Unfortunately the resolution is lower at just 280 x 280, resulting in a slightly more pixelated experience and in terms of looks the boring black slab is devoid of sex appeal.

• Read our LG G Watch review

Release: June 2014 | Price: £159, $229, AU$249

Motorola Moto 360

The initial offerings from LG and Samsung were somewhat overshadowed by the announcement of the circular Moto 360, but Motorola made us wait months before we could actually get our hands on it.

Its premium metal design and almost fully circular display (there's a segment cut out at the base) made Android Wear not just functional, but also fashionable.

Those with small wrists will likely find the Moto 360 a little too big, and the small 320mAh battery coupled with a non-Snapdragon processor meant it struggled to see out a single day on one charge.

A software update since has slightly improved battery performance, and with the recent announcement of Moto Maker for the 360 you can customise it to suit your look.

• Read our Moto 360 review

Release: September 2014 | Price: £199, $249, AU$329

LG G Watch R

The LG G Watch R caught everyone's attention when it was launched in 2014 for the fact that it actually looked like a watch.

It's fully circular 1.3-inch display puts it ahead of the Moto 360, and with a 410mAh battery and Snapdragon 400 processor the Watch R is capable of two days usage on a single charge.

The chunky bezel and black plastic-metal body means it's a sizable wearable, and it doesn't look as premium as the Moto 360.

Like the 360 there's a heart-rate monitor on the belly of the G Watch R, but it's already been superseded by the Watch Urbane - which you'll find out more about shortly.

• Read our LG G Watch R review

Release: October 2014 | Price: £199, $299, AU$359

Sony Smartwatch 3

The big selling point for the Sony Smartwatch 3 is that it's the first Android Wear device to include GPS.

This lets you leave your phone at home when you go for a run and have the watch track your route, distance and speed.

You'll notice a resemblance in design to the early smartwatches from LG and Samsung, but the watch unit pops out of the strap with different attachments potentially available in the future.

Sony has recently released a steel strap for the Smartwatch 3 to give it a more premium appeal (and a slightly higher price tag), while the rubber strap is better suited to your sporty activities.

• Read our Sony Smartwatch 3 review

Release: September 2014 | Price: from £180, $230, AU$315

Asus ZenWatch

The Asus ZenWatch is the best looking, square screened Android Wear smartphone currently on the market.

Okay, so that's quite a caveat, but Asus has produced a surprisingly stylish smartwatch that's certainly worth considering.

Once again you'll find a Snapdragon 400 chip, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage - those are pretty much the core specs for most Android Wear devices - plus a 1.63-inch display.

That's a sizable screen to plonk on your wrist, but it does mean you can read long texts more easily and the leather strap looks somewhat classy.

• Read our Asus ZenWatch review

Release: November 2014 | Price: £199, $245, AU$270

LG Watch Urbane

With the Apple Watch now all up in our grille there's added pressure for the Android Wear crowd - so much so it's seen LG launch its third smartwatch running Google's platform.

In terms of specs and performance the Watch Urbane is identical to the G Watch R, as LG has focussed on the design here.

An all-metal body with smaller bezels and new colour options makes for an attractive smartwatch, plus the fancier stitched leather strap looks to add some boardroom class.

It may not do anything new on screen, but we were suitably impressed with the G Watch R and the LG Watch Urbane turns things up a notch while staring out Apple.

• Read our hands on: LG Watch Urbane review

Release: TBC | Price: £299 (around $400, AU$500)

Huawei Watch

The Huawei Watch was a surprise announcement at MWC 2015, partly thanks to the fact the Chinese firm has produced a rather attractive looking piece of kit.

Taking cues from the Moto 360, the Huawei Watch is a smart looking Android Wear offering with a 1.4-inch circular display, 1.2GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage.

The internals are all pretty standard then, and the 300mAh battery feels a little on the small side raising fears of poor battery life.

That said, if Huawei can keep power consumption in check the Watch has the looks to go head to head with the best wrist wearables around.

• Read our hands on: Huawei Watch review

Release: TBC | Price: TBC

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