A member of the media examines a Motorola phone
A member of the media examines one of Motorola's new Moto X phones at a launch event in New York, August 1, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Motorola's 2014 version of the Moto X doesn't feature groundbreaking changes from its predecessors, but reviewers do not think this is a bad thing.

CNET gives the Moto X (2014) a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, and Android Central calls it one of the best Android handsets in the market.

Here are three reasons to buy the new version of Motorola's Moto X.

Fast, Seamless Experience

The Moto X is a powerhouse, and not only because of its listed features. Phandroid's chart lists a 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with an Adreno 330 GPU powering the 5.2-inch device with a 1920x1080px screen, both standards among smartphones today. The 16/32 GB internal storage and 2 GB RAM is also already common. These features alone are enough to ensure a pleasant user experience, but there's something else that makes the new Moto X stand out.

According to Phandroid, the Moto X (2014) runs on an almost stock Android UI. The test units received by Android Central and CNET all featured Android KitKat 4.4.4 and scored well in speed tests, with both reviews expecting even faster UX once the new Moto X comes out with Android L installed.

Customizable Units

Phandroid points out that the Moto X (2014) stands out because users can customize their device according to their personal preferences, thanks to Motomaker. Owners of the new Moto X can choose from a wide variety of colors and materials, allowing each user to have a unique device unlike any other.

The customizable back panel doesn't spare consumers any luxury, as according to Android Central, users can choose from the following: 17 soft-touch plastic colors, 4 wood finish back panels, or 4 new leather back panels from Chicago-based Horwood Leather Company.

It Comes with a "Pure Edition"

Android Central notes that Motorola will be offering an unlocked "Pure Edition" for users who do not want the "bloatware" - the set of apps that come with carriers like AT&T and Verizon. According to their review, the Moto X Pure Edition comes with the same features as the AT&T versions, but with more internal memory available to users thanks to the absence of carrier apps.

Additionally, the Moto X (2014) only comes with a single Moto app, where users will find the functionalities of Moto Actions, Moto Assist, Moto Voice, and the renamed Moto Display (once called the Active Display) consolidated. This consolidated Moto app is updated separately from the OS as with any other application.

Reports note that the price of the device may be around $600 for the Pure Edition, while the Moto X (2014) on contract is expected to be available for as low as $99.