Last Updated on March 30, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Motorola Moto 360 2nd gen released in September 2015 is a classic smartwatch with a fascinating design plus lots of interesting features built-in. Despite being released over 4 years ago, the 2nd Gen Moto 360 smartwatch has remained one of the most fantastic choices.

The specifications includes HRM, Wifi and dual microphone that lets answer calls directly on the watch. It runs on Android Wear OS 1.5 which is confirmed to receive upgrade to Wear OS 2.1 and is powered by Snapdragon 400.

Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen 46mm) Full Specifications

	Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm)
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 (46mm)
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	1.56 inches
Display resolution	360 x 330 pixels
Pixel density	233 ppi
Input type	Touchscreen 1 Physical button
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	46 x 46 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 Oximeter	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	400mAh
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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Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm) Features

Display and Design

Motorola Moto 360 2nd Gen is a fantastically designed smartwatch. It’s stylish and looks elegant. The body is built with top-grade materials. The case is made of aircraft-grade stainless steel that extends to the finely polish bezel. The Moto 360 2nd Gen comes in two versions, a 46mm case size best suitable for men and another 42mm case which is considered great for women. The straps also come in two versions, 22mm width size for the 46mm and 16mm for the 42mm which further makes it a suitable choice for women.

Moto 360 features exclusive bands in stainless steel and genuine Horween leather, including a distinctive, double-wrapped leather design. A new lug design and quick-release bands make it easy to swap your everyday band for a new one.

The Moto 360 2nd Gen is a touchscreen and has a single button by the side to make navigating the 1.56 inches interface easier. The bright display is powered by backlit LCD which is easily readable under bright sunlight. You can change the watch face by choosing from preloaded watch faces or simply downloading a new one. Watch faces available allow you to see the battery level, current weather, or your latest fitness stats.

Moto 360 2nd Gen comes in two variants, a black or silver color. It’s up to you to choose which color rocks your style.

Battery Life Is Quiet Impressive

The battery life of the Moto 360 2nd Gen is quite impressive, the 46mm version has a 400mAh battery capacity which can last over a day on regular use while the 42mm version comes with a 300mAh battery capacity which lasts about a day on mixed usage. This should be okay to cover-up for your daily workout session.

Waterproof Rating/Protection

Just like the Moto 360 sport, the Moto 360 2nd Gen is rated IP67. It is water-resistant up to 1 meter. You should not wear it to the pool or ocean as it’s not recommended for tracking your swimming activities. You can try out Fossil Gen 4 series, you will find the Gen 4 explorist a fantastic choice.

Memory and Media Features

Moto 360 2nd comes with 4GB ROM onboard memory storage space. About 2.5 GB is available which allows you to download and store your favorite media files right on the watch. It’s a great feature that comes handy especially in situations when you need to listen to your favorite tracks while on the go. It also has 512 RAM to help fasten things up and a dual microphone that lets you answer calls directly from your wrist.

Activity/Fitness tracking

The Moto 360 2nd Gen while having a superb design will also serve as a great choice for tracking your active life. It comes with all the standard sensors you would expect to find in a modern smartwatch.

It comes with an accelerometer, gyroscope and a heart rate monitor. With the Moto 360 2nd Gen, you can track your runs, calories, distance plus monitor your heart rate. Without a GPS built-in, you can still access GPS functions by connecting to your phone GPS.

Moto Body app is the companion app for the Moto 360 2nd Gen, from the app you can view tracked stats such as the total distance covered and heart rate variations.

Staying Connected With Instant Notifications

The Moto 360 sport is a complete companion for your phone, the watch allows you stay connected to what matters. It syncs effortlessly with compatible devices so that you can receive email, calls, scheduled events and SMS, and third app notifications from your phone.

The Moto 360 sport also has WiFi which keeps you connected even when your phone is not near. This is actually great especially while working out when it becomes quite uncomfortable to carry your phone in your pocket.

The Moto 360 2nd Gen is compatible with both Android 4.3 or later and iOS 8.2 or later and the good news is that an upgrade to Wear OS 2.1 is possible.

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

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