Smartwatches

APPLE apple.com/auPRICE Apple’s FROM wearable $529 WATCHnow packs SERIESGPS, water 2 resistancestyles – not for to swim mention tracking,the ace and watchOSeven more3, whichT3 SAYS keeps Apple everythinghas nailed tickingit this over. time – the Series 2 is the best smartwatch around. APPLE WATCH apple.com/auPRICE From $399 Recently superseded by the superior second generation watch, Apple’s original smartwatch still has a lot to offer, and it’s $130 cheaper than the newer version. T3 SAYS Loads of apps, acres of style - this is the smart way of joining the Watch club. SAMSUNG GEAR S3 samsung.com/au PRICE $598.99 The gorgeous Super AMOLED screen returns, and with its clean aesthetics and rotating bezel the Gear S3 is pretty slick. Note: it runs on Tizen OS instead of Android Wear. T3 SAYS Easily the most ruggedlyhandsome smartwatch you can buy. LG G WATCH R lg.com/au PRICE $359 The G Watch R marries the style and feel of a normal watch with all the features of Android Wear. It has a sharp P-OLED screen, and you get two days of battery life. T3 SAYS The G Watch R is the best Android Wear smartwatch available so far. NIXON MISSION nixon.com PRICE $599.99 A surfer/skier’s dream-come-true, as far as smart watches go, the Mission looks super cool, is super tough, and thanks to the Mission app you can check local surfing/ skiing conditions 24/7, wherever you are. T3 SAYS Niche, but capable smartwatch. MOTO 360 2 motorola.com PRICE From $479 One of the best-looking Android Wear watches, with a stunning screen that switches lighting modes automatically in the day. The battery life isn’t great, though. T3 SAYS Smart and painfully stylish – this Wear watch is still a satisfactory choice.