![]() – 24 hours of battery life (smartwatch mode) – Onboard GPS (not multi-band/dual frequency) – Stainless steel finishes, with three colors: Matte black, gold, silver Normally in this section I cover what’s “new” on this model, but given there is no previous model, we’ll just go with baseline specs first: We’ll quickly dive into the overall specs list first, before we get into daily usage. ![]() And of course, being a DCR supporter makes you awesome! The Specs: If you found this review useful, you can use the links at the bottom, or consider becoming a DCR Supporter which makes the site ad-free, while also getting access to a regular behind-the-scenes video series on all the reviews. They find out whether I hate or love something the exact same second you do. But for those that it does fit, the actual experience is reasonably good.īefore we get started, note that Google provided a media loaner Pixel Watch to test, though as usual, they get no say in this post, nor do they get to see anything prior. This watch won’t appeal to everyone, especially on the size front (or if they don’t have an Android phone). Still, as you’ll see in this review, while Google has made some tradeoffs, for the most part, they’re on the right path. Some of these may come later in a software update, but they aren’t there today. It lacks a handful of features that have become default on Fitbit watches, like continuous Afib detection, skin temperature, and exact SpO2 readings. But it’s not quite the ‘fullest’ Fitbit experience. And of course, it means a (mostly) integrated Fitbit experience. It means far better Google services integration with features like Google Wallet, Google Maps, Google Assistant, and more. In terms of the smartwatch aspects (like 3rd party apps), its use of Wear OS means that it instantly gets access to the entire Wear OS app store, including apps like Strava, Spotify (with offline music access), and tons more apps. ![]() Of course, defining what’s the ‘Best Fitbit ever” is a trick duck, as you’ll see. They’ve got lots of future ideas, both hardware and software, but this first Pixel Watch is essentially aimed at being both the best Fitbit ever, as well as a very strong Wear OS demonstrator. In both discussions with Google, and simply testing the device, it’s clear that this was the starting point. The end resultant is largely what you’d expect in a first-generation watch from a major company: Something that appeals as broadly as possible, without being overly complex, and without catering to as many niches as some of their competitors. ![]() After many years of rumors, hints, acquisitions, and probably a few false starts – the Pixel watch is finally here. ![]()
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