Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 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

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 41 mm -
Depth 9 mm -
Weight 48.4 g -
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
Case only: 31 g
Body Material Aluminium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Digital compass 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 - 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
Features Call handling, music remote handling 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 Missed calls 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
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels -
Screen Size 1.6" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details - Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type - Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Standby Time 168 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IP57 -
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
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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