Last year's Motorola Moto 360 was, somewhat by default, one of the best smartwatches we reviewed at the time. Since then, the market has grown to include more competitive options like the Apple Watch and the Pebble Time. The new second-generation Moto 360, starting at $299.99, is Motorola's attempt to stay on top of the wearable pack. It looks better, lasts longer, and feels more comfortable than its predecessor. But it's more expensive, its heart rate monitor isn't reliable, and Android Wear still isn't a very user-friendly operating system. The 2015 Moto 360 is a sstep up from last year's model, but the times are changing, and Android Wear can't keep up.

Design

The new Moto 360 is available in two sizes. The large 46mm version is about as big as last year's model, with the watch face measuring 1.81 inches wide and 0.44 inches thick (WD). It has a 1.56-inch, 233ppi display, and a 400mAh battery. The small 42mm version is 1.65 inches wide but retains the same 0.44-inch thickness (WD), with a 1.37-inch, 263ppi display, and a 300mAh battery. A women's version of the watch is the same size as the smaller model.