Customer Ratings & Reviews

I'm really enjoying this watch. I'm coming from a watch that isn't pure wear os and connected to a pixel phone. The pure wear os experience is great. Setup to my phone was seamless and I was up and running in a few minutes after starting. I primarily use my watch for texting, controlling my music while listening to earbuds and for tracking my walks. The battery life is really good especially with the screen always on turned off. With the screen on all day and sporadic use I had around 66 percent after leaving work. I charge it at the end of day out of habit so I don't find myself worried it dying out on me at all. Charging is very quick also but I do wish the included cable was a bit longer. The magnet connection between the cable and watch is pretty strong and the connection snaps into place easily without having to worry about it not charging. The watch display itself is very bright and due to the rounded design texting was easy for me even though it's a small size. Swipe navigation between different apps and menus feels so smooth and quick that operating the watch is very enjoyable. The preloaded apps are plentiful and Fitbit working with my pixel phone is great. The watch overall feels very sturdy, premium but still lightweight. I definitely recommend this watch, especially to anyone with a pixel watch.

I acquired this watch for my boyfriend, who exclusively wears it during the day for his job, and it unexpectedly stopped functioning. In contrast, I have been using my own watch for over three years without any issues and i wear it around the clock

On my 3rd watch. They have changing issues. If i could get my money back i would. Do not recommend at all, buy something else.

I did not own the Pixel 1 or 2 but based on reviews and videos the Pixel Watch 3 may look familiar, especially the 41mm option, but it has undergone significant design changes. Most notably, it now comes in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, similar to other flagship watches. This drives more eyes from users with larger wrists or those who prefer a bigger watch screen. The second important improvement is the slimmer display bezels, reduced by 16% from previous models. This gives the 41mm Pixel Watch 3 more usable screen space, while the 45mm model boasts a 40% larger screen. The display is also brighter, maxing out at 2,000 nits, making it easier to see in bright sunlight. You can set it to always-on display. The new screen can now drop to 1 nit to minimize disruption in dark environments, and the display refresh rate dynamically adjusts between 1 and 60Hz for better performance and power efficiency. Previous models maxed out at 30Hz, so the increase provides a smoother visual experience. In terms of health and fitness features, the Pixel Watch 3 has Google’s most accurate heart rate sensor yet. I find the heart rate accuracy the closest to the big fruit company. The sensor algorithm is supposed to be tuned for precise running data, considering arm movement and ground contact time. There are several new metrics for runners including stride length, step cadence, and vertical ratio, alongside standard workout specs like calories burned, distance, pace, elevation gain, and heart rate. Although I’m not a runner, I wish Google offered a similar form analysis for cyclists or hikers. You can also create custom running routines with different intervals and goals using Google’s new Build a Run feature. So you can build a routine where you alternate between walking and running and the Pixel Watch 3 is either alert with an audio notification sound or haptic feedback on the wrist. All of your running progress and performance details can be viewed in the new running dashboard in the Fitbit app, even without Fitbit Premium. But Fitbit Premium does unlock Google AI daily running plans based on your recent performance and readiness, as well as exclusive workout content from Fitbit Premium trainers. You'll get 6 months free when you set up your new Pixel Watch but you’ll have to cough up $80 a year after that or pay $10 a month. Some of the cool features that Google reported on stage during their presentation this year require Fitbit Premium. But Readiness Score isn't locked behind Fitbit Premium, so it is nice to see daily ratings based on your activity and recovery needs. You will need to wear your watch all day for seven days to start seeing those ratings. Other metrics require wearing the watch for at least three weeks. I like the new Cardio Load score. It lets you know how hard your heart is working while exercising. It's supposed to prevent overtraining or straining your body. I also really like the Morning Brief I get every morning on my watch shortly from waking up. The summary includes information on your sleep, readiness, target cardio load, and progress toward your weekly exercise goals. It also provides weather updates and alerts you if any of your metrics, such as HRV, SpO2, or skin temperature, are outside your range. I did not test it side by side with my other smart fruit watch but looking back at my records the numbers are closely aligned. If you owned Google’s previous Fitbit watches you’ll be familiar with their sleep-tracking features and data. The Fitbit app is the most insightful and helpful of the other sleep data I’ve used. I’m a fan of the Sleep Profile and how helpful they can be. It analyses your sleep patterns and stats. The app compares you to an animal with similar sleep behaviors and why. It compares your stats and provides you with averages and the low and high marks for the metric. Good sleep means you should be in the upper range of those metrics. You can also see your sleep data on the watch. You will not get details into your respiratory rate while sleeping, or sleep apnea detection. It would be helpful if they used a medical data-trained AI model to give you better insights into how your sleep could be affecting your training and your health. Also, how to improve. The Pixel Watch performs best when integrated with its own company's services. You can use great apps for Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Home, and Google Wallet. If you don't have a Nest camera or doorbell, like me, you're missing out on the chance to watch your security camera feed right on your wrist. The watch can also act as a Google TV remote. Now that the Pixel Watch 3 comes with Ultra-wideband it can allow you to control non-Google tech. For example, I used it to lock, unlock, and start my Kia SUV. It works fast and consistently. I wish several phone apps would have a corresponding Google Wear OS 5 watch app or better watch apps. Some of my security cameras don’t have live streams but do have photo notifications. It would be super helpful to get multifactor codes directly on my watch or approve logins straight from my wrist. Maybe someday down the line. Now, my biggest issue with the Watch 3 is Battery life and charging. The Google Pixel Watch 3 uses the same charger as the Pixel Watch 2, which means a proprietary charging adapter. No Qi Wireless charging here. It comes with the charging cable without a brick - that’s expected. But that means another cable on my nightstand or work desk. Google told the world to expect only slight battery life improvements, except for when using power-save mode, where the device is promised to last up to 36 hours. However, I don’t know when to expect a full day's usage under my normal usage conditions. I turned off the watch's automatic exercise tracking. It seemed to help for a week but then two days in a row when the battery didn’t make it to bedtime so I turned it back on. I set the minimum continuous activity to 10 minutes. To monitor my sleep and use my watch throughout the following day, I ensure the watch is charged 100% daily before going to bed. However, I've encountered several instances where the watch battery unexpectedly depletes by 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, cutting its usage short. I have been unable to figure out why I’ve had so many days of low battery warnings or shutting down before bed. On days when I do indoor cycling and work out with weights, my watch has 30% battery left before bed. I think the adaptive battery algorithm was doing its thing the first week. That first week the battery life was just plain bad for me. It has been better since then but I still experience ups and downs. The increased battery life of the 45mm model may be the main reason to go with that size versus the 41mm I have. The battery hasn’t been all bad news for me. It’s supposed to charge up to 20% faster than the Pixel Watch 2. From my daily driving, it takes about 35 minutes to hit 100% when battery life is floating around 30%. I still get those speeds with a third-party dock charger. Overall, it's been a great smartwatch. It's closer and closer to being on even ground with the one big competitor everyone knows. I recommend this watch over any other Google-made smartwatch or another Android smartwatch.

Best Buy sold me an open box watch that, while factory reset, is still tied to someone else's account making the watch essentially useless to me.

This is my first Google watch and so far I am very impressed. I will say up front that many features of the Watch 3 are geared toward fitness and activity, which I do not find particularly useful so I have not tested some of those features thoroughly. However, many other productivity features work very well and with the entire Google ecosystem, and that is what I am more interested in. You first need to attach the wrist band(s) to the watch. The watch comes with two different lengths and each side needs to be attached to the watch itself. This was the only thing I struggled with - getting the bands on was a little tricky and took me 5 minutes just to do that. Beyond that, everything else was a breeze to use. I have the 41mm size, which is perfect for me. A full charge takes about an hour using the supplied charging cable, but the watch did not include a 5v charger. I was disappointed to learn that wireless charging is not available. Having to use the dedicated USB charging cable (with proprietary 4 pin contacts) seems like a limitation and would be a problem if the cable was lost or damaged. The battery would easily last 24hrs with the always on display, and at least 36 hours with the always on display in off mode. The watch face is bright, even in full sunlight, and the adaptive brightness works well also. Scrolling is super smooth and pleasant. The watch face can be changed and edited to suit the tastes of the wearer. One feature I appreciate is the ability to control my Pixel phone camera from the watch. This is useful for nightscape or astrophotography shots using longer exposures, as well as for including the wearer in group photos. The watch can also control a host of Google products like the Nest camera and Home controls.

The bands are to get on and the will not stay on. I am truly upset with this purchase

This review is on a Google Pixel Watch 3. It comes packaged nicely in a long box that opens on two sides. On one side is the base and the other contains the watch bands. You get two lengths. The band is very easy to put on and take off. You just stick it in and slide it. Then press a button and slide it again to take off. Watch band feels very smooth and is rounded on the inside. It attaches easy with one hand and stays in place. The screen is round and very bright. The rounded screen gives a very nice look. I am impressed with how pictures from texts look amazing. The dial on the side actually works. Turn it and you feel like it is clicking through the menu. It gives better menu accuracy than running your finger on the screen. If you already own a Pixel phone, then pairing this watch with your phone is super easy. Install and open the Pixel watch app and be connected in a few minutes. It will already get it attached to your Wi-fi without having to input all your info. The charger has 4 pins that only seat in one direction, making sure you have a stable connection with a magnet. The battery life is great and charges quickly. Taking and making calls works awesome. The sound is great. Using Google Pay is convenient at checkout. Notifications work better because you get the vibration from your watch. It will even detect if you have taken a hard fall and send out an alert to your list of friends and give you time to cancel the alert. There are many other options I have yet to explore but look forward to all the health programs.

It's a pixel watch, with the latest OS, but has some changes that I simply don't like. The battery life goes 24 hours easily, IF I turn off the always-on-display. Otherwise that just doesn't happen. Google has removed the ability to use 3rd party watch-face stores - if you're going to use an "aftermarket" face for your watch, it MUST come from the play store. This is a big disappointment considering the well-known watch-face store that I've grown to love has a lot of faces I like to switch through. To add insult to injury, not long before getting the Pixel Watch 3 I renewed my subscription to that store for another year. Worse - any previous model of pixel watch that receives the WearOS 5 upgrade will be subject to this exact same limitation - DOH! A lot more Fitbit integration is nice, especially since I've upped my fitness game a bit just before I got this watch - it's nice to see all the data that it collects on my exercising ! The addition of an additional size to the Pixel 3 line is a bonus - although I got the 41mm version (same size as previous models), there is now a 44mm version available for those of you who want a larger watch face. It's straight from google - the maker of the operating system on the watch - I couldn't ask for more, other than that annoying watch-face-store issue!

The Pixel Watch 3 is finally catching up to what the first-generation Pixel Watch should have been. It is an extremely flexible device capable of many different kinds of tasks and integrates well with the Google ecosystem. Many of my gripes with the original watch have been addressed (some with Pixel Watch 2, but I haven’t personally used that watch so I won’t use it for comparison). This new iteration feels like a watch for the average person, not just early adopters and diehard Google loyalists. There is still room for improvement, however. [ Some Improvements ] Unlike the original watch, the PW3 has a truly all-day battery life. The adaptive screen refresh rate (down to 1 Hz) now makes the Always On Display a viable option. The automatic switching to bedtime mode means not waking up to a depleted battery and missing sleep data. And the quicker charge time makes a meaningful difference to those who like to recharge when showering. The charging cradle (improved with PW2) does a better job of keeping the watch secured. Improved health monitoring with irregular heart rhythm notifications, and SpO2 and skin temperature monitoring while you sleep. Though, the last two features only working while you sleep puts these at a disadvantage to some competing products. The new Morning Brief feature helps you track health goals, lets you know if any of your health metrics are off, and tells you the weather forecast for the day, all right on the watch. Unfortunately, I don’t think they’ve integrated calendar events yet, which seems like an obvious thing to include. Many app improvements, such as offline maps support in the Maps app (which thankfully carried to older models), new Google TV remote control tile (currently PW3-exclusive, and not as well designed as the Roku remote app, which works with the PW1/2), better call control in the Phone app, and more. The health and exercise tracking features have repeatedly improved since launch, but most of these improvements are not exclusive to the PW3. The faster processor and higher max refresh rate make interface navigation and app usage snappier and smoother. [ The Usual Good ] The true strength of the Pixel Watch is its flexibility and Google ecosystem integration. Besides all the health and fitness tracking features, the PW3 has everyday, all-day utility. This includes things like providing quick glances at notifications to see what may warrant closer attention (such as an important new incoming email), conveniently taking or rejecting phone calls, looking at and checking off items on my grocery list in Google Keep, setting timers, live street map view while walking or riding a bike, and convenient access to the Google Assistant. With access to apps from the Google Play store, you’re not limited to what Google had in mind for the watch. And there’s peace of mind in knowing that I can contact emergency services via cellular connection even if I don’t have an active plan on my watch. [ The Questionable ] Supposedly, the max nit brightness has doubled. Yet in a side-by-side comparison between the PW1 and PW3 outdoors, I did not notice any difference, whether using adaptive brightness or not (and manually selecting the highest brightness setting). When I compared the Google Pixel 9 phone side-by-side with the GP8, which only had a 12.5% increase to max nits, I did notice a difference. Something feels way off here. Supposedly better Google Home integration, such as being able to view a life feed of various Nest cameras and doorbells. Except for reasons entirely beyond me, my first-generation wired Nest Doorbell is not supported (along with perhaps other models). This feels completely arbitrary when, for example, the Nest Hub can pull up the live feed just fine. [ Still Needs Improving ] The audio is still as horrible as ever. The max volume is quite low, and when at max volume there is significant audio distortion. However, I’m not sure what room there is for improvement in such a small form factor. I haven’t had the opportunity to compare this with competing products. I’d like to be able to measure SpO2 and skin temperature at will, not just automatic monitoring when I’m sleeping. Some software-only features are arbitrarily locked to certain models, likely as a part of planned obsolescence (just like they do with their phones). This feels like the wrong path for Google, not having the same kind of necessity/impetus as in competing brands/companies. Lots of settings and interactions still require interacting with the paired phone. I feel like the watch should be able to do some of this independently.

So I have every version on this watch, the 1st, 2nd, and now this 3rd model. So when I speak on this watch, I have some background on it. The hardware: Well, it's the same as the other models, and it's not a bad thing. It is very smooth, and sleek in design. However, it would be nice to see some changes, other than internals. It's a good design, but needs an update next time. Battery life: The watch does not have the best battery life, but it's decent this time around. It does last longer than the previous models, but not by much. If you want the best battery life, you have to buy the 45mm version of this watch. It has a MUCH bigger battery inside. They at least gave us that option this year. Performance: The watch is fluid, and very fast when using it for daily task. I do more fitness than anything, and that is where the watch shines the best in my opinion. Google owns Fitbit, so it's integrated perfectly. GPS tracking seems to be a little better, as you can do full maps on the watch. The operating system is great, and should hold up good over time. The price: it's priced higher than some other watches that cost a lot less. Overall, if you want to keep it all synced by company, this is a great purchase for your Pixel phone. There is an LTE model, so you can use it as a stand alone as well.

I'll have to admit, I've not been much of a fan of smart watches because I don't want to have to charge them every single day and there's very few that run for even a week without needing a charge much sooner. This isn't a review about battery life but rather one about a watch that has become such a necessity that I stopped caring. Packaging: Fairly straightforward packaging, long narrow box with the watch, some literature and the charger. Nothing groundbreaking here but still well done. Setup: I have an android device so setting up the pixel watch was about as straightforward as can be, you hold it near the phone and it's detected and enters setup. Something I did find interesting is that this watch is paired with Fitbit, I hadn't realized that Google bought Fitbit in 2021 so now one of the best fitness trackers is integrated into one of the best smart watches. Styling: I really dig this new screen to watchband layout, this smooth transition is rather nice, and I appreciate that Google has chosen to not go with the square design that everyone seems to be copying from their biggest competitor. The screen itself is responsive and bright and looks amazing. Use: I've tried some Google wear watches in the past and found the experience to be less than wonderful in most cases. That's not the case here, the watch is fast, responsive, bright. Using and switching between apps is quick, there's not much to complain about here. I've always loved custom watch faces and have used them on previous smart watches to great effect, so to have that option here is very welcome, so that the information *I* need is displayed rather than just what someone else determines is best for me. The GPS is accurate and easy to read. Really everything is great about the watch with the exception of the battery life. With heavy usage it's about a day, maybe a little more. I have gotten into a routine of plugging it in at night, but it'll annoy me when I forget to do it. Overall: It's got all the apps from both Google and Fitbit that you could hope for in both a smart watch and a fitness watch. The style is great, the performance is great. If you can deal with the battery life then all in all it's a really good watch. I do recommend it and most people realize that they are getting into a daily charging situation when it comes to a watch like this so it's difficult to mark it down for that.

The Pixel Watch 3 is a very good smartwatch, packed with a wide range of features that makes it a joy to use. The only real downfall here is that I wish I'd gone for the larger variant. I've had a number of smartwatches over the years, primarily in the WearOS ecosystem. The Pixel Watch 3 is the first one that feels like a truly coherent and complete package. The UI is well thought out, and the crown dial is a phenomenally effective user interface that helps with traversing the various menus on the device. Performance, similarly, feels very good here; reasonable responsiveness and fluidity with not much in the way of lag. Overall, whatever they've done with seemingly limited horsepower has worked, as everything works very well here. Included with the Pixel Watch 3 is a plethora of health features powered by Fitbit. The Fitbit app provides a cohesive and centralized location for all the watch's various health tracking statistics, from sleep quality to physical readiness and workout results. After wearing the watch for a few nights, a couple of additional heatlh statistics were unlocked; namely, recovery and readiness metrics. To be honest, I'm not sure exactly what goes into these, or how Google/Fitbit calculates them, but they give some easy to understand information on how your body is doing and whether you're primed for a workout or not. Additionally, the app provides a number of sleep related metrics; sleep quality, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and skin temp. These stats all give me a comprehensive look into how well I'm sleeping at night to degree I haven't previously had. Finally, the built in ECG function deserves a mention here, as well. By initiating the ECG app and touching an opposing finger to the side of the crown, you get a 30 second ECG rating that, as with the other metrics, helps to give you a view into your health that you wouldn't normally have, helping to alert to potential health issues. Overall, I've been quite surprised, pleasantly so, at just how much health tracking they've crammed into this watch. At this point, I have a few negative points about the watch that I'll discuss. First, as mentioned previously, this size just isn't quite right for me personally (being a male with average to above average wrists). Really, this isn't a negative as Google has given users more options this time, but I'd recommend going for the larger size if you have large wrists. Additionally, battery life is held back by the smaller package. While it does get a full day of battery life, that feels a bit pedestrian when the larger model gets upwards of double that. The larger size and better battery life would be huge positives. Finally, I've found that the face glass is prone to scratching more than I'd have expected. After a week or two of usage, I actually have a few hairline scratches in the device, which has me concerned for the long term viability and durability of the screen. Given the rounded bevels on the screen, screen protectors aren't really a great option either. Overall, the Pixel Watch 3 feels like a foundational device that gives me virtually everything I want in a smartwatch. App selection is solid, health tracking features are awesome, and sleep monitoring/tracking work well. If you're in the market for a watch and have an Android phone, the Pixel Watch 3 is a great option. Just make sure you consider which size is right for you.

Easy to set up and use. Lots of options. Excellent accessory to compliment the Google Pixel phone.

good watch. performance is good.no issue so far. sync to pixel is seemless.

Everything works just as expected. I ordered it online for pick up, and it was ready really fast.

Compliments my phone wonderfully and I'm glad I can add as many alarms as I'd like. I'm also happy you can customize the watch faces.

I bought the pixel watch 3/41mm a months ago,it fit well I like it ,but battery round out to fast .

While the additional apps and functionality of the Pixel Watch 3 are great, the fact it cannot track steps while using a walker while a Fitbit Versa 3 can is absurd. Maybe one day this will work for tracking steps while walking with a walker, but unfortunately, today is not that day.