Google Pixel Watch 2 Review | One Month Later…

Reviewing Google's Pixel Watch 2, an upgraded Wear OS wearable that's taking on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, etc. Following an unboxing, I tested the Pixel Watch 2 for around three weeks - but is it one of the best smartwatches of 2023? Well....

In the UK, this new model costs from £349 (add on £50 for the LTE version). Google's Wear OS is as enjoyable as ever, with full Play Store access, while Fitbit Premium serves up a bunch of great mindfulness and fitness sessions. The Pixel Watch 2 can track 40 types of exercise and also monitor stress, temperature etc.

However, it's not all gravy, baby. As with the original smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2 can only survive a single day between charges. If you want a longer lasting Wear OS device, you'll be better served by a Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro or Ticwatch.

Likewise, the charger is now proprietary and when your Fitbit Premium trial runs out you'll need to stump up £8 a month. So the Pixel Watch 2 is a tough recommendation when you can get longer lasting smartwatches for less cash, with no subscription ties.

Anyway that's my unboxing and review of this Google wearable. What do you think of the Pixel Watch 2? Let us know your thoughts below!

Google Pixel Watch 2 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Blather
0:47 - What's in the box?
1:07 - Design
3:24 - Setup & Watch app
5:08 - Display & watch faces
6:24 - Wear OS
7:58 - Google apps
9:05 - Safety first
10:34 - Google Assistant
11:32 - Performance
11:54 - Stress management
13:29 - Fitness tracking
15:22 - Sleep tracking
15:49 - Battery life
17:43 - Verdict

[TechSpurt]

Thanks for checking out my Pixel Watch 2 review! You guys had one slapped on your arm too? Let us know how you're getting on!

[chantillerouch]

This is the first video of yours I've watched and it was both informative and entertaining, so thank you. I ordered the pixel watch and then saw a few of the upgrades (battery and health additions) on pixel 2 so ordered that one also, I need to decide if I want to pay the extra £100 now and send the other back - decisions?!

[zipcm]

As someone who has never used wear OS Thumbs up for explaining how wear os works for day to day notifications.

[fufkathebluetongueskink]

I love mine, battery is vastly improved from the PW1. With AOD I have over 24hour every day even on my GPS outdoor run days / 1 hour with 30-40% left. With the 1 one same usage was down to 5-10%. I change mine to 100 just before bed when taking shower etc. Works great. Battery on par with AW not counting Ultra

[gezmonder]

Okay so this watch features two of my least favourite things in life, a) constantly having to charge devices & b) monthly subscriptions - It's a no from me, thanks!

[davezhu]

"arms of a fxxkin Volvo" had me wild LMAO

[neilojwilliams]

Excellent revew thank you - considering one for Xmas, this told me everything I wanted to know. Your little asides made me laugh out loud loads.

[MrDemDon]

Great review as always. I still haven't open the box of my Pixel watch 2 I received for free when I ordered my Pixel 8 Pro. I am already using the TicWatch Pro 5 and love it. I am thinking about selling mine or hold on to it to trade for the Pixel watch 3 where I hope Google finally give consumers a larger watch face option.

[ohshaith]

Try setting static IP addresses for all your smart home devices and see how much better your controls work 👌

[gillfletcher-fhsw]

Me and my partner nearly died of laughter watching your review, especially the fake dramatic falls, very funny and informative, good job we had smart watches to inform us we were dying and revive us.

[AnuragKalra]

Very helpful review. And your word choices kept me chuckling the entire time.

[rick]

Fall detection is classic, lol, great review friend. Always spot on.

[mad]

Another great Video, And wat to go far beyond the call of duty with the double fall out of the chair. It's the watch not you.

[usbmannam]

Best reviews ever!! Love your videos man.

[ddvantandar-kwkl]

Hopefully one day these smart watches will act as your primary device. great initiative.

[jedwardsbarreira]

love your reviews, are so funny and full of great content, cheers from Portugal

[Dr.Akakia]

Im happy with my watch 6 classic, thanX

[CakeSublime]

You called the Ticwatch 5 pro the best of the bunch a while ago. How does it stack up now vs this and the Xiaomi watch?

[nikmaynard]

Have to say I like mine a lot more than I anticipated.

[PhillyLFC]

Can you link your earbuds and play music on the watch just like u do from your phone instead of getting your phone out and changing music or podcasts