There is a new smartwatch in the market in the form of the Fitbit Blaze, but it is getting a good deal of competition from other devices like the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition. Here is how these smartwatches fare when they are pitted against each other.

Design

When it comes to design, the Fitbit Blaze has a square case, which makes it look exactly like a smartwatch and its corners are angular. As for case colors, the device has one option, silver, and there are several default bands made from elastomer and these come in three colors, black, blue, and plum. However, there are alternate bands made from steel and leather that can be bought and swapped out easily. As for water and dust proofing, the device can only withstand splashes. The device is, however, compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows devices.

When it comes to the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, it comes with a brushed metal case that is round and there is only one color on offer, silver. However, the bands on the device are made from elastomer and cannot be switched out with others as they have components inbuilt. Coming to colors, they come in brown, white, black, and blue. As for the water and dustproof rating on the device, it has an IP67 certification and so it can be dunked in one meter or water for 30 minutes. The Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE also has a SIM card so it can make and receive calls without being paired with a phone. Finally, the device runs Android Wear and can be paired with both iOS and Android devices.

Display

There is a circular 1.38-inch P-OLED display on the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition and it has a resolution of 480x480 pixels and a density of 348 pixels per inch. As for the Fitbit Blaze, it has a display of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covering it and it measures 31.75 mm. The display has a resolution of 240 x 180 pixels.

Hardware

The hardware on the Fitbit Blaze has not been detailed, while the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition has a Snapdragon 400 chipset clocked at 1.2 GHz, along with 768 MB RAM and 4 GB onboard storage.

Sensors

On board the Fitbit Blaze is a gyroscope, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, and heart rate sensor. As for its competitor, it has a gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, heart rate sensor, and barometer.

Price

The Fitbit Blaze has a price tag of $200, while the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition has a similar price tag.