When comparing LG G Watch vs Moto 360 (2nd gen), the Slant community recommends Moto 360 (2nd gen) for most people. In the question“What are the best smartwatches?” Moto 360 (2nd gen) is ranked 6th while LG G Watch is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose Moto 360 (2nd gen) is:
The Moto 360 is one of the few watches which will change the brightness depending on how bright the area is around you. This is very convenient when you use the watch outdoors as you don't have to manually adjust the brightness each time you step outside. The light sensor is located in the small black semi-circle at the bottom of the display.
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Pros
Pro Clear, responsive IPS display
The G Watch has a clear, responsive 280x280 IPS LCD with slightly noticeable lack of deep blacks.
Pro About 2 days of battery life
The G Watch has a 400 mAh that lasts for roughly 2 days of typical use.
Pro Automatically adjusts brightness
The Moto 360 is one of the few watches which will change the brightness depending on how bright the area is around you. This is very convenient when you use the watch outdoors as you don't have to manually adjust the brightness each time you step outside. The light sensor is located in the small black semi-circle at the bottom of the display.
Pro Great design
With minimal bezels, the Moto 360 looks stunning. While it does have a 'flat tire', it's pretty small and required to have such slim bezels as well as the ambient light sensor.
Pro Customizable hardware
Through Moto Maker you can choose either a 42mm or 46mm size, the bezel color, case color, band (2 leather options or 3 metal options), and the default watch face.
The larger 46mm size, micro knurl bezel, gold case or metal bands will increase the price slightly.
Cons
Con No GPS
Con No Wi-Fi support
Con Corroding charging pins (can be solved with a software update)
Multiple people are reporting corroding charging pins. Additionally, LG has said that they won't be addressing the issue and there's even a unified attempt from the community to pressure LG in fixing the issue.
LG has released a software patch to address this issue. It should be resolved after applying the patch.
Con Display slightly lacks blacks
Mostly noticeable in direct sunlight, the LG G Watch black levels are somewhat lacking.
Con LCD Display
LCD displays aren't the best choice for a smartwatch. They require more power than Amoled or other display types, especially when in ambient display mode (when the screen is always on).
Con Chunky
At 11.4mm, it's a bit thick. As slick as the design is, you still have a tiny computer sitting on your wrist.
Con Poor battery life with ambient mode
Half of the time (with ambient mode enabled) the Moto 360 won't last the full day. With ambient mode off it will last a full 24 hours, however then you don't have the convenience of an always on display.