Pixel Watch Review: A Fitbit Apple Watch Mash-Up

The Google Pixel Watch combines design, fitness and smartphone-oriented features better than most Android-friendly smartwatch options. But there’s still some work to be done, especially when it comes to battery life.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Design
3:24 Software and Health Features
6:32 Performance and Battery Life
7:34 Conclusion

[anakinskyguy]

I love how they absolutely forget about the galaxy watch which has been the android alternative for ages and offers basically everything the apple watch does

[wrighrk]

I've had the watch for 2 days now and can honestly say it's the best android watch I've ever had. I'm coming from a Versa 3 and it's not even comparable. The HR sensor is significantly better as well as the general functionality, fit, and style. As of right now, I highly recommend.

[gregkramer]

I like that it looks like it will feel smaller with the curved edges. Bulkiness is my pet peeve for smart watches.

[mark.polo]

I've been waiting for this watch for years and I think I'll pass on the first gen, partly because there are Fitbit devices that actually have more and better sleep tracking sensors

[taa]

I like everything about this watch, except for one thing. $350 is a steep price tag. Will probably wait until it goes on sale and get one cheap.

[real_name_hidden]

"Apple watch of Android". the Apple cult does not disappoint. I stopped listening after that ridiculous comment.

[chavaraujo]

Im guessing ill return mine once here. Im trully frustrated befor having it by knowing one of the most important features that is monitoring my healt is attatched to a suscription and My way of thinking is that if im buying an expensive piece all functions should be open and free maybe some extras could be charged but not esentials. If they plan to charge for using it would be better to make fix contracts that include the device

[Nephilimator]

Locking functionality behind a Fitbit premium subscription. Nope. Pass.

[darkflighter]

In the UK, the Pixel Watch LTE comes free with a purchase of the Pixel 7 Pro.

[mihailaurentiu]

Basically the screen is just 1, 1 inches plus 2018 chipset at 10 nm when Galaxy Watch 5 use at 5 nm .How can this Pixel Watch can be the Apple Watch of Android?Samsung is the king, no doubt!

[rolins]

There's really no way I'd choose this Pixel Watch over the GW5.

This Pixel Watch is an GW active 1 Gen 2 at $350 + $80 per year in 2022 🤦🏽‍♂️

The GW4 is easily found around $150 currently.

The only thing I would have liked to see on the GW5 is the rotating crown, the digital rotating bezel is not really optimal.

[krisvaras]

future pixel watch wishlist
•smaller bezels
•improve battery
•get rid of the stupid fitbit paywall, its embarrassing.
•expand country availability, cmon you finally released the phones in sweden and not the watch?

[sameralbunni]

Can the watch be used without Fitbit app to track sleeping! ?

[Gabenraven]

Another mediocre product by Google. What a shame

[Onion_Knights]

dome glass, it will crack easily
small screen, thick bezel, 24 hours battery life, lack features vs some current watch, steep price.. pass

[SpnBer]

Hi! You do not get the Mickey Mouse face in Android, but you can get the PVZ face which is awesome! Greetings.

[fredm]

The apple watch and Samsung watch do literally the same ish and every other so called reviewer out here always claiming the apple watch does everything better. I think Apple won't send them review units if they don't make that claim.

[Drrck]

I'm sticking with my Fitbit Sense

[zerowanted]

not enough watch faces? So.... did they just ignored the Play Store and the many of awesome watch faces there?

[bolastiezas]

This looks so ugly, how a big company like google cant have a better design team. Im not buying this nor paying for a monthly subscription that should be standard with the 350 dollar watch