Beginning at $349.99 The Google Pixel Watch will directly challenge its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. Check out this article for the latest information on the Google’s very first wearable.
After seeing a glimpse the Google Pixel Watch earlier this year, we’ve waited to know more about Google’s first smartwatch. Now, we have the information we need.
Its Wear OS powered Pixel Watch features a 41mm shining stainless steel case an AMOLED 320ppi color display that features an exclusive domed glass style and a fluoroelastomer active band that is coated with a soft-touch. Google hasn’t revealed the dimensions that the screen will be, however it is enclosed by a thick bezel of black. In terms of pricing it is priced accordingly. Pixel Watch starts at $349.99 for Bluetooth/WiFi and $399.99 to connect via 4G LTE.
Pixel Watch Pixel Watch will directly compete with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, which is priced at a more affordable $279.99. This Galaxy Watch 5 series also has Wear OS, however, it runs The One-UI Watch from Samsung 4.5(Opens with a fresh tab) software.
Pixel Watch Pixel Watch is not exclusive to Pixel phones. As with Galaxy Watch 5, it is compatible with all phones. Galaxy Watch 5, it can be used with smartphones with Android 8.0 (or more recent versions). Also it can be paired with an Samsung device, or an Android-powered smartphone, if would like.
Uniquely Domed
The face of the Pixel Watch is domed, which is the most distinct feature. “The domed, circular design pays homage to classic watches, but with a modernized twists,” Google says.
Like Apple Watch, but unlike Apple Watch, the Pixel Watch has a haptic crown that is located on the right of the case. The case is made of the 80% of recycled stainless steel. A physical button is located over the crown.
It’s true that the Pixel Watch only comes in one size, and has the case being slightly larger that the smaller size of the 40-millimeter Galaxy Watch 5. Samsung’s line-up offers more options in terms of sizes and features a bigger 44mm Watch 5 and a 45mm Pro model. Apple Watch Series 8 Apple Watch Series 8 comes in sizes of 41mm and 45mm as well as the tough Apple Watch Ultra features a huge 49mm case.
Google’s wearable is 12.3 millimeters (just just shy of the half inch) thin and weighs around 1.3 pounds even without the band. Its display’s brightness tops out at 1,000 nits. It’s similar to Samsung’s latest wearables, as well as Apple’s Apple Watch Series 8. Display is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to stop scratching.
It is available in three case colours: Matte Black (with a accompanying Obsidian Band that is colored), Polished Silver (with either a dark gray Charcoal band or an the off-white chalk band) as well as Champagne Gold (with a light Hazel band in gray). I would like to see Google had paired Champagne Gold with the chalk-colored band but that’s a minor issue. The product will come with both large and small size bands to fit wrists ranging from 5.1 up to 8.2 inches.
Google has announced its Pixel Watch alongside a range of accessories (sold separately) in a variety of colors and materials, including stretch, woven, two-tone leather and made leather. Metal mesh and link bands are scheduled to launch next spring.
Battery Life and other specifications
The Pixel Watch features a 294mAh battery that promises up to 24 hours of power when upon charge. Google states that the full charge time is around 80 minutes. 30 minutes of charging will give it half power.
I’m unable to confirm these claims until I have the device however, for the moment we’ll look at the actual battery performance of Apple’s and Samsung’s most recent models for the purpose of comparison.
The large and small Galaxy Watch 5 models are powered by batteries that are 284mAh and 410mAh and 410mAh batteries, respectively. My tests showed that the smaller Watch 5 lasted about 30 hours of battery life with the display always on. Enabling the always-on display increased the battery’s lifespan up to 36 hours which was two nights of uninterrupted sleep-tracking.
The smaller Apple Watch Series 8 features 282mAh of battery capacity, while the larger version features a 308mAh cell. The big Series 8 lasted 30.5 hours when charged using normal to heavy usage and 40 hours when using it at a light level.
Inside The inside of the Pixel Watch sports a Exynos 9110 SoC (which is a few years old) as well as an Cortex 33 processor. Google claims that this dual processor architecture “is optimized to provide you with precise heart rate information while keeping the battery alive throughout the day.”
Its Pixel Watch features a 5ATM rating, which is the same water resistance specification that is used in Galaxy Watch 5 series. Galaxy Watch 5 series, that means it’s safe to be submerged to the depth of about 164 feet for a period of 10 minutes. Google declares that the device is “designed specifically for water that is shallow and shouldn’t be used for any activities that require the use of water at high speed or temperatures that are high.”
The Apple Watch Series 8 features an identical WR50 rating, which means it’s also waterproof to 163 feet. Apple Watch Ultra Apple Watch Ultra has a significantly higher WR100 rating, which means it is able to withstand water depths more than 328 feet. It is suitable for recreational scuba diving as well as high-speed water activities (such like water ski).
It is basically it’s a Fitbit is essentially a
In addition to its appearance In addition to its design, the Pixel Watch’s Fitbit integration is its main difference over Galaxy Watch 5. Galaxy Watch 5. In the preview of the Pixel Watch at its I/O developer conference last Spring, Google promised “deep” Fitbit integration. Now we know more information about it.
Fitbit, now an Google subsidiary, powers the fitness and health functions that are available on the Pixel Watch. The wearable is powered by Fitbit’s technology to monitor your daily activities, heart rate workouts, sleep as well as other health indicators. To track your fitness the Pixel Watch features 40 workout modes similar to Fitbit’s brand new Sense 2 and Versa 4 smartwatches. It is compatible with Fitbit’s activity-based heart rate Zone Minutes metric, as well as the daily readiness score that is focused on recovery. It also comes with an ECG appthat lets you monitor your heart’s rhythm for signs for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) at any time.
Pixel Watch Pixel Watch works with the Fitbit app. It includes 6 months’ Fitbit Premium (normally $9.99 per month or $79.99 annually) It provides you with access to an extensive library of over 1,000 exercise routines and 400 mindfulness sessions, which include mindfulness sessions with Deepak Chopra.
I’m hoping to examine my Pixel Watch alongside Fitbit’s top-tier model that costs $299.95, that’s the $299.95 Sense 2, so keep an eye on the details about the way they compare and contrast. At the moment, it’s possible to say that the Wear OS-powered watch comes with an array of more apps and features for living and features, while it’s Sense 2 is more health and fitness-focused.
The entire Google Apps
In terms of applications in terms of apps, in terms of apps, the Pixel Watch features all the Google classics, including the Assistant app, Gmail maps, Google Home, and Maps. It also has the Play Store and the Wallet. By having Google Assistant on your wrist it will allow you to communicate with your friends as well as control smart home devices connected to your wrist and much more using the voice of your.
The watch also helps to keep you on top of your email and schedule by sending notifications to Gmail as well as Google Calendar. Another great perk is that Pixel Watch Pixel Watch comes with three months of YouTube Music Premium (normally $9.99 per month).
The Google Play Store on the Pixel Watch, you can browse and download numerous other apps, such as Spotify, Strava, Bitmoji, adidas Running, MyFitnessPal as well as Calm. As I wrote in my Galaxy Watch 5 review, Wear OS remains behind Apple’s watchOS with regards to third-party app support and lacks some notable apps like Amazon Music, Facebook Messenger, Pandora, and Telegram.
Wear OS has a wide range of apps for watch faces that can be customized to your watch. You can also customize your watch face using photos you like using Google Photos.
For safety On the safety front, the Pixel Watch supports Emergency SOS and allows you to notify 911 or your emergency contacts in case you require assistance. It can also support international emergency calls which means you can dial for assistance from a different country. This next year Google is planning to launch fall detection a feature that’s accessible on both Apple’s and Samsung’s wearables. It will automatically call emergency services when you’re unable to respond after a severe fall.
