Last Updated on March 30, 2020 at 8:58 am

The Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen (42mm) full specifications – The Moto 360 42mm version is one of the two versions released in September, 2015. Just like the 46mm version, it looks stylish and classy. It’s the type of watch that fits for any occasion. It comes with quite a lot of interesting features.

The Moto 360 2nd Gen runs Android wear OS which is now confirmed to be upgradable to Wear OS 2.1 bringing to par with latest Wear OS smartwatches.

A video on how to upgrade the Moto 360 2nd Gen to Wear OS 2.1

Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen (42mm) Full Specifications

	Moto 360 2nd Gen (42mm)
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.1 / 5) Battery: (3.3 / 5) Fitness tracking: (3.4 / 5) Features: (4.0 / 5) Price: (3.5 / 5) Average: (3.7 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Moto 360 2nd Gen (42mm)
Device type	Classic/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	Moto 360 1st Gen (Sport)
Successor	Moto 360 3rd Gen.
Released date	September, 2015
Ideal for	Unisex
DISPLAY
Display type	IPS LCD
Display size	1.37 inches
Display resolution	360 x 325 pixels
Pixel density	263 ppi
Input type	Touchscreen 1 Physical button
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	42 x 42 x 11.4 mm
Weight	_
Casing material	Stainless steel
Strap/band material	Stainless steel or Leather
Bezel Material	Ceramics
Strap size	22mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, IP67
Swim-proof	Not recommended
Color(s)	Silver Black
MEMORY
RAM	0.5GB
Internal storage	4GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.0 LE
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	No
GPS	Yes
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	_
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	_
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	_
VO2 Max.	_
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No
Swim tracking	No
Under-water heart rate tracking	No
Preloaded maps	No
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	_
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	_
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	Yes
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	No
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	_
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Ox.	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	No
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Wear OS
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU	Quad-core 1.2GHz
GPU	Adreno 305
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	300mAh
Battery life	Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+
Charging type	Wireless charger
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	No
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	No
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	_
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	_
MISC
Payment system	No
Compatibility	Android 4.3+ iOS 8.2+
Companion app	Moto Body App
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 22mm
Voice command	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm)
	Straps
	Wireless charger
	Manual Guide
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	Official Site

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