Early Black Friday DealsNew Doorbusters every Friday.Shop now

Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $199.99
The comparable value price is $299.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 357 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize significant improvements in the Pixel Watch 3's battery life and screen size, with many praising its ease of use and comfortable band. Positive feedback also highlights the watch's fitness tracking capabilities and responsiveness. However, some users expressed concerns about the speaker quality and the crown's design. A few also mentioned limitations in the customization options for watch faces.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 2 Showing 21-40 of 370 reviews
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Electronic live

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved my experience with the best buy in Torrance. Great customer service and absolute positive energy. I got exactly what I was looking for and was offered an opportunity to join the membership plus plan. I will say that this was a very good experience and I love my pixel watch 3 I got for my birthday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like the watch

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only thing is wearing jackets Will mess with the screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First smart watch. Love it!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch. Great price. Would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google pixel 3

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for a birthday gift and my man loved it so much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pixel watch 3 (45mm)

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch lasts 2 to 3 days on one charge has a lot of features and easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful Pixel 3 watch

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely more than I expected. I am not a watch wearer but have gotten back into it with the new tech. Answering calls is a plus when your phone is not close by. The health fitness tracking also is very motivational. There are so many other things too that are so much more convenient than having to pick up your phone all the time for every notification. Definitely a time saver accessory.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smart Watch

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just works, intuitive and just looks like regular watch. So far no hiccups and battery last a day and a half.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buen diseño

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lo compré pensando que era un buen regalo y así fue mi esposa quedó encantada con él muy útil y práctico.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stylish and Useful

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    PW3 has been working amazing with the only downside being that it lacks compatibility with certain gym equipments such as treadmills, stair walkers, and others, when compared to the Apple Watch SE 2nd gen. The tracking of the steps its pretty accurate! Plus the Fitbit app helps me keep on track on areas I got to improve.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Accurate and comfortable to wear

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This very accurately monitors my heart rate, especially during strenuous exercise. It is the most accurate HRM I've used of many, over many years. And, this Pixel 3 watch is very comfortable to wear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google pixel

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far it’s been great I’m glad I have one I would recommend to a friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best smart watch so far

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    google pixel watch 4 is current best among the smartwatch wearables. I loved it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super easy to use and customize. Tracks my sleep, health, and workouts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this Watch. Have been using Samsung cause Oux l looked too small. Now I have the 45mm, and Love it. I'm a larger guy so I do love the larger scale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thanks to Google

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bravooooooo... Lovely watch and nice and fit my stuff ...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pixel watch 3

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good especially with the Fitbit app. Takes some getting use to. I'm usually a Samsung guy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Charging speed, Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best Pixel Watch to date.

    |
    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best Pixel watch to do date. Finally google comes out with a bigger size screen. The 45mm screen is PERFECT. This is an ideal size in my opinion, and I have smaller wrists. For anyone who might be hesitant to go bigger, don’t worry, you will be fine. Thanks to the bigger screen, you get more visibility to your content that comes across the pixel watch screen. It also allows typing to be significantly easier if you choose to type instead of using google assistant to type out for you. Battery life is fantastic here. I can get almost 3 days out of this. I am happy to finally have a pixel watch that can get more than 24 hours of use. This is not the only upgrade to battery life either, as the watch charges faster now as well with the proprietary charge google provides, which is very convenient for some last-minute charging before heading out somewhere. TIP: The cable/wire from the charging base will always be on the side of the crown. This will prevent you from fumbling around making sure you’re connecting it correctly. Performance wise, you get a seamless, easy to use interface that is quick, snappy and a breeze to swipe through. You get your typical google/pixel integration as well as added benefits when utilizing the Fitbit app. You can tell google focused on activity with the new Pixel Watch 3, not only with the battery life, but running features as well that is AI Powered. With Fitbit premium, you can utilize daily run recommendations that helps you hit your goals and target load. Google breaks down your balance activity into 3 sections, Cardio Load, which tracks your training and how much you are putting your heart through, Target Load, which is a personalized daily target to help balance recovery, reduce risk of injury and optimize your performance. Last, you have Readiness. Basically, this will tell you how ready you are to take on activity. Fitbit really has a lot to offer to make the experience of active users even better. The only negative to all this is a lot of the Fitbit features do require a subscription. Google gives you a nice trial period to enjoy all these features however, I wish it was included if you are not only a pixel watch user but also a pixel phone user. You have all your other health features, such as a heart rate, ecg, sleep score. You get a nice morning brief that summarizes your day before and prepares you for the day ahead. The Pixel Watch 3 is an extremely clean, fluid, all around great watch for your wrist. It’s a wonderful companion to any android phone. I really love Google’s clean hardware look and software look compared to other brands. If you want to step up your health game, keep track of your activities and be sure to not miss any important information or notifications, this is a must buy for you. If you’re coming from previous pixel watches, this is a no brainer. Enjoy the bigger screen, better battery life and faster interactions, you will not regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Charging speed, Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gorgeous display and so many features

    |
    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 45mm watch size is amazing. You can finally read the fine print and this watch lets you adjust the font display size. You can also select a watch face and display colors. Adaptive brightness is still readable on a sunny day. There is also a minimum brightness if you are at the movies or in the dark. Setup includes installing the Fitbit app. There is also a Fitbit premium option if you choose to subscribe (the first 6 months are free). Allow a few hours to tweak the watch to your specifications. I paired my watch to a Pixel 9 phone. If you have a Pixel phone there are extra features like camera control. You can swap bands fairly easily, but the directions are a little fuzzy. When you install the band, offset it a little to the left and then slide to the right. It is not as easy as the push button bands that other brands use. And the colors are so boring – pick some brighter options. The battery capacity is 35% bigger on the 45mm and Google has added features to enhance battery life. Auto battery saver is auto-enabled and turns on at 15% and off when charged to 25%. My average battery life has been about 2 days with heavy use. Charging is fast – under 80 minutes for a full charge. I just wish that a wall adapter had been included, much more convenient for travel. Auto Bedtime Mode enabled to detect when you fall asleep, for interruption free sleep. Morning Brief is enabled after 2 nights of sleep tracking and will notify you of your tracking within 30 minutes of waking up. The Pixel 3 can monitor irregular heart rhythms, ECG, high/low heart rates, etc… You can customize your runs via the Fitbit app and save them or build a custom run on the Pixel Watch 3. There are many metrics like stride length and step cadence. Workouts can be easily controlled as well. My watch automatically detected that I was circuit training. Very convenient. You have options to pause/resume and change songs/volume while working out. Call Assist screens spam calls. A nice feature is “ask to hold.” That allows you a little extra time to get to your phone or a quiet place. A message plays to the caller in the interim. Other features include: Google TV remote Nest camera controls Watch unlock for Pixel phones Offline Maps Camera app with Pixel phone Audio Recorder app Submersion detection So many features, enhanced battery life and a gorgeous display – what’s not to love? My favorite watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Charging speed, Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Impressive, cutting edge elegant Smartwatch!

    |
    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow, google really nailed it with this watch! Not only is the exterior design fantastic, but all the technology inside is amazing! I have an android watch, and my daughter has Apple watch, but this Pixel watch 3 has surpassed both. I am very happy with the 45mm size. It fits perfectly on my wrist with the traditional round shape, with a 16% thinner round bezel, that gives you 40% more visible space on the 45mm size. It’s a stunning design that really makes it outstand over any other smartwatch in the market so far. It has a very elegant, modern, very bright and colorful vivid display. Even on a sunny day, I can see the pictures of the 3rd party notifications crystal clear. The touchscreen is very responsive and the mic and speaker work great. Google has gained a well deserved reputation by developing excellent devices, with cutting edge technology and innovative in many ways, leading the way rather than following trends. That was also the case when they released the Pixel phone 6 a couple of years ago, that I still have and it’s still a great device, and I also have the new google pixel tablet, which is a great tablet with a lot of improvements over the other tablet brands. Google has named the Display of this new Watch, Actua Display which has a maximum of 2000 nits, with a more power efficient mode. The 45mm size is perfect, not only for the visibility but for typing as well. The display is a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, that will guarantee the durability and long life. I have had several android phones with Gorilla glass and never needed it to put a screen protector on any of them. Aluminum boy and 37 grams weight. It has an internal storage of 32GB. You can download music and maps for workouts or simply walking, without the need to carry your phone. GPS works flawlessly. My watch is WIFI, Black, 45mm display. I have a Samsung Galaxy, however, after all the time I have spent with the watch and learned about the many features it has, I definitely will do more with the Google pixel phone, something that I will explain later why. The setup is simple and if you have had a smartwatch before, the whole process is very intuitive. You will get the Pixel 3 Watch, Charging Cable (USB-c to charger adapter), Bands (small-Large), Quick Guide, and Warranty. Attaching the bands is easy, just slide the band connector to the left on the groove of the watch until you hear the click. To release the bands there is a small button on the right side of the groove. So, first, you install the pixel watch app on your phone. Then just press the crown dial for 3 seconds to turn on the watch. Mine came with 60% of charge so I was able to finish the initial setup, just put your watch close to your phone and all the setup process will run almost automatically. On the phone you just follow the instructions, add your watch, a few confirmation taps, setup the pin, setup up a payment method, and since it has nfc, you can skip this part if you want. Finally, follow a quick tutorial on how to access the haptics, swipe to the left, right up down, which I recommend if you are a first-time android watch user, and you are good to go. I setup the WIFI on the watch to make sure it will access all the firmware updates and sw or apps updates as well. For health tracking, Google works with fitbit, so all the hardware for the vitals readings, heart, oxygen, sleep tracking, exercise tracking, calories burned, steps count, running, etc, will be managed by fitbit, which nowadays is one of the most renowned health tracker companies. The Pixel Watch 3 hardware has sensors to measure heart rate, skin temperature, ECG, and electro dermal activity. Actually, there are a lot but a lot of health measurement reports you can get with the fitbit app that according to google there are around 90 pages of information for just that. If you want advanced and in depth insights, personalized workout recommendations, you can get the Fitbit premium membership. Six months of Fitbit premium membership is included with your Pixel Watch 3 purchase. I highly recommend updating the apps on the watch once you have finished the setup. I was trying to find the oxygen sensor app (spo2), but I couldn’t find it. For me, this feature is important and it is a feature that I had on my old android watch. Finally, after I did the update on the fitbit app it showed up. However, it is not on demand, only while monitoring in sleep mode. I will say, that almost all the functions you have on your phone are replicated in the pixel watch 3. You can make phone calls, read text messages, either SMS, WhatsApp, emails and reply to all of them. Battery life on default mode lasted a day and a half, even if “Always On” display setting is activated. With “Battery saver” selected, it lasted around 2 days, which is pretty good. I have set up the “tilt on wake” and “Touch to wake”, with the “Always display” off. The battery charging time is amazingly fast, around 40 min and the watch will be 100% fully charged. I am using a 30watt power adapter, maybe for others the charging time might be slower using a regular1amp power adapter. The charger base has 4 pins that line up on the back of the watch. Make sure to connect the charger base correctly to the watch, by placing the charging base with the cable on the side of the crown. The Pixel watch 3 is AI powered. Google states that AI is built into the watch, however, Google Gemini app as its new AI assistant technology is not installed in the Pixel watch 3, even if it was announced and promoted widely, and it is included in all the latest pixel phones. You can find several other faces and even customize them. I am sure it will satisfy the most exigent preference. Specs states that it will support up to 50mts Water Resistant. On the right side you will find the crown dial, a top button, mic and speaker. The top button will take you to the most recent apps, but when you use it in combination with the crown dial, pressing both at the same time, it will take a snapshot, which I found is really cool. There are a lot of many other cool things like TV remote app, and the camera functionality, where you can access the camera of you phone through the watch. But this feature can only access the camera of a pixel phone. You can record audio though the Pixel Record audio app and play it on your phone. If you have Nest security system, you can have access to the nest app functionality and interact with the camera and mic. I have Nightowl security camera system, and I was able to get the notifications and pictures on the watch display. Another cool feature is that you can take snapshots, by pressing the crown dial and the top right button at the same time. If you swipe from up to down, it will show you the preselected options or setting you can do, with symbols, like flashlight, that will light up the screen with a bright white, or you can choose the option to locate your phone, you can do the opposite as well from the app in the phone to locate the watch. You can select the saving mode for long lasting battery usage, or go to the settings on the gear icon. Many of these options can be accessed as well if you press the upper button and you can see all the apps available. If you swipe from left to right you will see the notifications, the sleep report, and the phone calls I received. I have apnea so for me its important to track my sleep activity, and this watch with the Fitbit app does a good job in this area, with a clear and understandable report. You must be aware that the data collected by the watch is based on cycles, so once the cycle of the full day ends, the daily readiness report will be available. In the menu, you will find that it supports Google Home, whether you have smart lights, garage door opener, smart thermostat, smart door lock, etc. Another two cool things I learned is that the Pixel Watch has a feature called “Car Crash Detection” that can detect if you've been in a severe car crash. It will call emergency services automatically, notify emergency contacts, and share your location and “Loss of Pulse Detection” is that it can detect a loss of pulse and automatically place a call to emergency services. The more I spend time with the Pixel watch the more I learned about other features and discover new ones so I like it more. Whether you are into the fitness trend or just a regular user, who likes to be on the top of the technology, this is the watch that is over the top at the moment, with full integration to your android phone. There are only 2 things I think Google should improve on this watch. The first one, instead of a proprietary charger, a wireless magnetic charge will be more industry standard. The second one, I hope it could be corrected with an app or firmware update since I don’t think is a limitation HW issue, the oxygen sensor measurement should be on demand, and not only taken while you sleep. Other than those cons, this smartwatch is a wonderful piece of advanced technology, it’s good looking, and easy to use. It is designed to please the most demanding of users. Google has made a huge technological leap with this watch, offering a lot of useful features. It’s intuitive and easy to use while being an elegant smartwatch that I feel proud to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Charging speed, Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A runner's dream companion.

    |
    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first experience with a Google watch, and so far, there is a lot to like. The design language is playful yet sleek. The wrist band is made of flexible silicone, is easy to wipe or wash. There were two sizes included. Attaching the straps can take some figuring out, but once done, it’s rather simple. Once on, the 45mm screen casing takes over the wrist. The crown button gives it a bit of a classic aesthetic, which I appreciate. The Actua screen is super bright, the colors pop, and the text is easy to see (there are options for text size). The touch controls are very responsive, making navigation menus and choosing apps a breeze. I have a Pixel 9 Pro XL, so pairing and setting up was a breeze, although it took some time because of the amount of options offered. Once setup, there is plenty of information to be reached and interacted with through the screen such as emails, text messages, notifications, map navigation, Wallet payments, camera control, screen/answer/hang up calls, make audio recordings, use as a remote, check your camera’s feed (Google compatible cams), have emergency detection and handling, and much more with plenty of add-on apps. The watch’s screen can be customized, and most faces look great. Strangely, there is no Gemini AI support on the watch. I hope that Google keeps refining the experience and performance with future updates. The battery life is much better than I had expected. On a full charge, I was able to use the watch for two full days before I needed to charge it. This is with normal use and a bit of messing around. The watch takes less than an hour and a half from empty. It needs a proprietary magnetic 4-pin charging cable/base which I hope is not too expensive to replace. The main marketing feature and reason for many is health-oriented Fitbit monitoring. By default, I have access to track steps, heart rate, oxygen levels, sleep, and a “readiness score”. It is a bit annoying that to get the entire picture and metrics you must wear the watch for 6 days straight, instead of giving real-time information. The Pixel Watch 3 is a runner’s dream. It is designed to improve performance and reach goals. From cadence, speed, distance, cardio targeting, coaching (warmups, cool downs, pace training) to balancing rest and recovery, this watch can be a complete workout companion. There are more advanced workout features that require a Fitbit Premium subscription, mostly AI assisted, sleep patterns, and content related that may be worth it should you want a deeper dive into fitness. I still feel that this should have been included based on the asking price of the watch. There are so many more features that may be coming and some that I won’t really use, such as remote car unlocking, but I am glad it’s there. It’s a lot to learn, but it’s also an exciting ride. In the end, although the asking price is a little steep in my opinion, I feel that I am getting my money’s worth, since I am focusing this year on physical performance and goals.

    I would recommend this to a friend
Sponsored