Google Pixel Watch vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel Watch and Google Pixel Watch 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Google Pixel Watch vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 36 g Case only: 31 g
Body Material 80% recycled stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Platform Google Home Google Home
IoT Communications Type Cloud Cloud
IoT Communications Technology Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Pixel Density 320 ppi 320 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back Stainless steel Aluminium
Case Details Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size L S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 165-210 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 2 GB 2 GB
CPU Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type Exynos 9110 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 294 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 24 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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