Phone manufacturers appear to piling on the smartwatch news ahead of IFA 2014, with ASUS, LG and Samsung all making surprise announcements and teases before the festivities have even started. The LG G Watch R was one of the more striking devices to be announced – what with its almost watch-like appearance – but the real question is: how much does it cost? Well, if a German press release is anything to go by, the LG G Watch R will cost €299. While a direct exchange does translate to about $395 USD, a corrected estimate would probably be closer to $300 USD.
That is still a relatively high premium to pay for the G Watch R over the original G Watch – which costs $230 USD – particularly seeing as they are almost the same on the inside, but we assume there is a cost to pay for including a heart rate sensor and the technology for the circular OLED display. That said, the high price is sure to deter some people who were perhaps thinking it to be an alternative to the equally circular Moto 360, which is expected to cost $250. But in the end, it’s all about subjective tastes.
Are you a fan of the LG G Watch R? Is €299 too expensive for you? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
Source: LG Germany via Android Police
