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Motorola Moto Watch

56
Weak
Average of 4 professional reviews
0 of 4 recommend it · critics split
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 40–70

Exact average 56.2 · all scores printed by the outlets

Motorola Moto WatchImage: Motorola

4 professional reviewers tested the Motorola Moto Watch, and 0 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and build quality. Most common complaint: software.

Reviewed by ZDNET, Engadget, WIRED and 1 more

The catch: GPS and fitness tracking are unreliable, and the software is limited.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 70
    ZDNETHands-on review · 2026

    A comfortable, durable tracker with excellent battery and many workout modes, but no third-party apps and tiny storage restrict it.

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  2. 65
    EngadgetHands-on review · 2026

    It looks and feels like a quality watch but the limited software, missing automatic activity tracking and flaky GPS make it a disappointing buy despite excellent battery life.

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  3. 50
    WIREDHands-on review

    The Polar partnership gives attractive, easy-to-read health data and superb battery life at a fair price, but weak GPS and over-sensitive controls keep it from being a top pick.

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  4. 40
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2026

    Despite good ideas and long battery life, half-finished software and unreliable fitness tracking mean it struggles even with the basics.

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What critics praise most

Battery life4 of 4
Build quality2 of 4
Design2 of 4

What critics dislike most

Software3 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Motorola Moto Watch worth it?

Critics are divided: 0 of 4 recommend it. GPS and fitness tracking are unreliable, and the software is limited.

Do critics agree about the Motorola Moto Watch?

Critics split: scores range from 40 (Android Central) to 70 (ZDNET), a spread of 30 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What do critics dislike about the Motorola Moto Watch?

Software (3 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Motorola Moto Watch?

The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.