My Running Tests Left Me Feeling Like the Moto Watch Is Low-Key Catfishing

The Moto Watch feels like a kid trying their hardest to stand out in a sport, only to walk away with a participation trophy. Having spent years reviewing pricey fitness trackers and smartwatches, I know how rare it is for a relatively affordable $150 device to arrive with real fitness credibility, so I was genuinely rooting for this one. When Motorola announced a partnership with Polar, along with dual-band GPS and week-long battery life at this price, it sounded like a breakthrough moment. I thought this could be Motorola’s big return to relevance in wearables.

Then I actually used it for a few weeks and reality set in.

Motorola isn’t a stranger to this space. The Moto 360 helped define early Android wearables back in 2014, and made a strong impression doing so. But the years since have been relatively slow on its wearables front. This new Moto Watch is its most

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