Customer Ratings & Reviews

With the side by side release of the Pixel 3 along with the Pixel 9, Google has made a strong bid to increase their market share in the highly competitive cell phone field. First and foremost, the new Actua display is stunning. The near bezel free design offers a generous screen, and it's crisp, clear, and more importantly, highly visible even in bright daylight. The Pixel 3 is loaded with functionality; duplicating near all phone functions on your wrist. Make a call with a few touches, both the speaker & microphone quality are excellent. Photo functions can be controlled remotely with updated camera app (only available with Pixel Phone). Nest & Google Home control are also included. The setup function was quick & easy. Press the crown for 5 seconds to turn on and fast pair initiates. Allow permissions on your phone and you're up & running. I initially thought I'd be overwhelmed with the functionality included in the P3, Google has done a great job designing the screen controls. Swiping up/down side to side brings you to clear menus. I found the navigation to be quite intuitive. The obvious draw for many will be the included Fitbit subscription.Build a custom run, get real time guidance. see progress on a dashboard (including map), post run analysis, cardio load, and a plethora of auxiliary functions, all personally customized. I found battery life to be quite good, for the first couple of days I used the "always on" screen mode; this can be modified with various battery save modes, including a wrist flick to turn on the screen. Battery charge time is 90 minutes from zero to full. I do use a charging stand for my phone, I would like to get one that includes a space for the watch as well. I see some on the market that claim they handle the P3, but given my experience with off brand charging equipment, I'd like to see Google offer an option other than the included magnetic USB C powered clip. If you're a Pixel owner, the P3 is an outstanding companion for your phone. Day by day, as I become familiar with all the included functions, I find myself handling my phone a lot less when much of it has become available with a flick of my wrist.

Using this watch for the past week, I really do appreciate the increased size. The design of the watch is great with a round screen and thin form factor - it doesn't look like some bulky screen. The watch is easily visible both indoors and outdoors, and the interface is easy to use, syncing with the Pixel phone easily and quickly. The watch lasts over a day in my testing, and the different watch faces offer enough variation for anyone to enjoy. And from there it falls apart in a few places, but mainly the issue lies with FitBit. The issue with FitBit is that there are multiple apps for FitBit - one for ECG, one for Exercise, Relax, and Today. I wish that it was all in one app, just with different tabs/modes? On the Pixel phone, there is only one FitBit app. My second issue stems from a minor usability issue - the charging puck. The magnetic charging puck has pins that line up with the back of the watch, but it is orientation specific - the best way to describe this is that if you have the cable going out from the puck going out *the same side* as the watch crown, that is correct. Any other direction, and it won't charge. Other fitness watches out there are able to charge wirelessly without pins to avoid this issue. My last issue is regarding watch band customization - while the watch bands look very sleek in terms of how they integrate into the watch, the mechanism restricts and limits the selection of bands that can be used to customize the look, potentially resulting in higher costs. These watch bands attach/disconnect by inserting at an angle while holding a button, then swiveling into place. In comparison, most other watches have a locking pin that slides in and out. Overall, I think that the Pixel Watch 3 is a good *general* smartwatch, but is held back a little bit by the range of customization and slightly confusing interface.

This watch is a big upgrade from my Versa 2. It's cute, comfy, customizable, and is a great everyday watch. It's great at tracking my steps and health, and I like how I can customize the screens. Love this watch! The only con is that I have to charge it daily, but it charges fast so that's not a big issue.

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box of the Pixel Watch 3, you’ll get a proprietary magnetic fast charger that terminates in USB-C, two watch bands to support different wrist sizes, and the Pixel Watch 3, itself. Other than that, there’s some basic documentation to get started, but the Watch app will guide you through the setup process. 💪 BUILD: The Pixel Watch 3 uses a Custom 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 for the display, recycled aluminum for the body, and Fluoroelastomer with soft-touch coating for the active watch band. It’s IP68 rated and supports 5 ATM which means it can endure water pressure equivalent to 50 meters, so it shouldn’t have any issues for swimmers. You can wear the watch on either arm, and wear it such that the Haptic Crown and Side Button are on either the left or right side of the watch face—whatever meets your personal preference. Overall, it feels quite durable, and the watch band feels comfortable to wear for long periods of time without any discomfort. Surprisingly, I even found that I could wear it to sleep without any discomfort. ⚙️ CONTROLS: The controls on the Pixel Watch 3 are simple. You can swipe across the display for most navigation. You can hold the Haptic Crown to power off, restart or trigger emergency SOS. You can hold the Side Button to trigger the Google Assistant. You can double-click the Haptic Crown to open your Wallet and use tap-to-pay, or double-click the Side Button to open your last used app. ⌚ DISPLAY: I love the 45 mm display on the Pixel Watch 3. It uses an AMOLED panel with a variable 1Hz to 60Hz refresh rate which is great for saving on battery and also delivering a responsive experience. Interactions on the touch screen are responsive, with low latency. It reaches a peak brightness of 2000 nits for excellent outdoor visibility or for use as a flashlight in a pinch, while also reaching as low as 1 nit for dark environments where you don’t want your watch to be a distraction. 🔋 BATTERY: The 45mm Pixel Watch 3 uses a 420mAh battery. Google claims they can achieve 24 hours of battery life when using the always-on display, and up to 36 hours with battery saver mode. Google also claims that using a 30W adapter, the fast-charger will take ~28 minutes to 50%, ~50 minutes to 80%, and ~80 minutes to 100%. In my experience, battery life has been excellent on the Pixel Watch 3. I found that I could even wear the watch to sleep for sleep tracking, and then top up to 100% during my morning rituals. With more casual usage, you may be able to obtain 48 hours of usage, as I’m finding that I’m usually around 50-60% when I put it on the charger to top-up to 100%. 🏃HEALTH & FITNESS: The Pixel Watch has integrations with Fitbit, and Google Fit. In my time with it, it seems a bit disjointed. There are separate phone apps for Fit and Fitbit, and there is overlap between the two apps. However, Fitbit’s app also provides Premium features through their Fitbit Premium subscription. You’ll get a 6 month trial included, and I was granted a number of Peloton classes and personalized workouts tailored to my preferences and activity. Between the two, the Fitbit app seems to be the one you’ll want to use because it’s available on both the watch and your phone, whereas Google Fit seems to only be available on the phone. I haven’t done any extensive testing, but the sensors seem to be accurate in their measured values when I compared to other devices. ℹ️ OTHER: Other notable features of the Pixel Watch are its ability to store data onboard its 32GB of eMMC storage. This means if you want to store music for workout activities, you should be able to connect Bluetooth headphones to the Pixel Watch 3 and listen without needing your phone. And you can also store offline maps with Google Maps. For me, both of these apps are especially useful on the watch when I want some music while getting cycling/walking directions. However, I must complain that the software ecosystem isn’t inherently “robust”, as there were some apps which I use that have not yet received support for this version of Wear OS, so the watch faces and complications that I rely on are simply not there. Regardless of the reason, it simply creates a bad impression of the Wear OS ecosystem. I used quite a few Wear OS watches from 2015 to 2018, and while the hardware and performance has improved, it does feel as though there are still remnants of platform/ecosystem issues. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, the Pixel Watch 3 seems like a great step forward for the Pixel Watch series. It’s a good supplement to the Google Pixel ecosystem. The hardware is fantastic, and the software support is good but not amazing. With that said, the Pixel Watch 3 does get the basics right, and does a lot more on top of that. So if you’re a more casual watch user like I am, then I think it’s likely to be a good pick-up. But if you’re geared more towards fitness and being active, then there might be better options to investigate.

Finally, Google gave us a larger size, which looks much better on most 7"inch and up wrists vs the 41mm.I upgraded from a PW 2, which was obviously the smaller 41mm version. If you have used a Pixel watch 1 or 2, this is basically identical, but 45mm. The 3 even has the same Snapdragon processor, which isn't a bad thing, but it would be nice if Google used the One Plus watch's dual power scheme, but I'm sure they had a good reason to stay with the Pixel Watch 2 processor. It's plenty speedy, moving through the menus with no lag, and the OS is smooth as you'd expect. The brightness is impressive, and I have no issues using it in the sun, at all. The Pixel Watch 2 was pretty bright, but when compared with the 3, the 3 is brighter and easy to see even under direct sunlight. Really appreciated screen upgrade, Google. The OS is smooth and beautifully done, as is the 45mm size, although I would prefer a 47mm or even 51mm.I bought the black titanium band from the Google Store..it's very of high quality but is very expensive; it is a solid band option, however. I'm sure Google will stick with the 45mm for a few years as people expand their band collection. With the (Pixel) Android smoothness, the entire package really is great. The device feels (and is) fragile, and scratches under the most basic of scenarios, whereas a sapphire crystal simply does not. Hopefully the PW 4 is even larger and with a sapphire face. I just updated to a Nest thermostat and it looks just like the PW 3, which is to say, a beautiful design. However, this is a review for the PW 3, and I recognize what Google's long-term strategy looks and feels like...which is only achievable via their Pixel line. It's come a long way from the Samsung Nexus line, which featured "pure Google" Android, or AOSP. The Pixel OS is just that and doesn't have a bunch of duplicate and redundant apps versus the Google ones. That's the real benefit of the Pixel ecosystem, which I prefer over Samsung's lineup. You really can't go wrong with the Pixel Watch 3 45mm size, which I'd argue looks great on women as well.. is then where the "how long is a piece of string?" debate begins; it's a subjective personal preference. It's just as smooth and convenient to use as the Samsung, or Apple's watch. It's a solid product that I can easily recommend to anyone, except maybe outdoor enthusiasts or people in rugged outdoor environments.

I do like the larger size of the Google pixel watch 3, but still doesn't seem like a big enough upgrade over the watch 2 version. Other than the 4 mm size increase for the pixel watch 3, The Google watches still feels like its missing something to me. My biggest complaint about the Pixel watches are the way there's no protection of the face or bezel, scares me to death I'm going to break the watch. I did purchase replacement bands on Amazon to get rid of a snap closure band and use a standard holeand eyelet style band, for a more secure fit to keep the watch on my wrist. Everything about the watch performs and works well whether it's step recording, activity tracking, sleep tracking, swimming and other physical activity recorded on the watch. The larger 45 mm face display definitely makes this easier to read, especially out in the sunlight the brighter display is slightly noticeable over the previous gen to watch and is better to read also. I wish Google would incorporate standard wireless charging with this watch, instead of the needed cable puck style magnetic charger which I absolutely can't stand. Battery life with the Google pixel 3 watch is standard at best I normally get about a little over a days use before needing charging, usually I charge it every day so I don't risk running out of battery. A larger battery which would add some weight to the watch would definitely be accepted by myself the watch has a very light feel to it, almost like you're wearing nothing at all. Pairing the watch to my new Google pixel 9 pro XL was very easy and painless it paired right away to the Pixel watch app as well as the Fitbit app. In my opinion this is a little nicer than the Google Pixel watch too since it has a larger display but I don't know if I consider it worthy of an upgrade over the watch 2. The watch crown button and dial are nice features that serve their purpose, I don't find myself bumping the dial as much as I thought I would when moving my left wrist while wearing the watch. I would recommend this watch if you don't already have the Pixel 2 version but if you have the two the only reason I would recommend the watch 3 is for the larger display size and slightly better brightness over the watch 2.

Design The Pixel Watch 3 retains the sleek, minimalist aesthetic of its predecessor, featuring a circular design with a bright, vibrant AMOLED display. The watch is comfortable to wear and comes in various color options, catering to different styles. Performance Powered by a more efficient chipset, the Pixel Watch 3 delivers smooth performance with faster app loading times. Navigation through the interface feels fluid, and most users report no significant lag. Health and Fitness Features Google has expanded its health tracking capabilities, adding more advanced metrics like blood oxygen levels and improved sleep tracking. The integration with Fitbit's ecosystem enhances fitness tracking, making it a solid choice for health-conscious users. Battery Life Battery life has improved, with many users noting that it easily lasts a full day with regular use. Fast charging is also a plus, allowing for quick top-ups during the day. Software Running on Wear OS, the Pixel Watch 3 offers a clean and intuitive interface. It seamlessly integrates with Google services, including Assistant, Maps, and Calendar. Regular updates from Google are expected to keep the software fresh. Connectivity The watch features both Wi-Fi and cellular options, providing flexibility for users who want to stay connected without their phone. Bluetooth connectivity is reliable, making it easy to pair with other devices. Downsides Some users have pointed out that while the health features are robust, they can feel overwhelming for those new to fitness tracking. Additionally, while battery life is better, it still may not meet the needs of heavy users who track multiple activities throughout the day. Conclusion Overall, the Pixel Watch 3 is a strong contender in the smartwatch market, especially for those invested in the Google ecosystem. Its combination of design, performance, and health features make it an attractive option, though some may find it slightly complex if they’re new to smartwatch technology.

Upgraded to this from the smaller OG Pixel watch. Size difference isn't that noticable as far as fit goes but you can definitely tell it's an increase in screen real estate and battery life. Can easily last 48 hours depending on usage. Charges from 0-100% in less than an hour. Could have a better chip set in the watch but it's a major step in the right direction.

Excellent battery life, great screen and charges fast. It'd be great if school ID's could be added to it but that's more a Transact and Wear OS issue overall.

As a big fan of the Pixel line of phones, I think it’s time to give their smartwatch a try. It will be difficult to review since I have tried a certain South Korean competitor’s watch. Plus, I have liked the hardware design and form factor from them so I may have some bias. The Watch 3 sees a new welcome change in that it is no longer limited to one size. A 45mm watch allows for a bigger battery which will translate to longer usage time. However, at most I can get about 1.5 days of use before needing to do a short and quick charge to last the rest of the day. There may be ways to make it last for two whole days but I have yet to figure it out. The hardware design for the Watch 3 remains the same as the previous generation – featuring rounded edges throughout. But I found two drawbacks in keeping this design. First is that the watch bands are proprietary. And since the 45mm size is a new addition, finding compatible bands will be tricky at first. In all honesty, I do like the mechanism for replacing the bands. But because they are proprietary and non-standard, it limits what bands we can use. I felt that Google should have included an adapter so we can use common watch bands. It will definitely save us a lot of trouble in finding the right band that suits our aesthetic tastes. The second drawback is the rounded glass top. I always want to protect the screens of any device that is made of glass. And so due to how the glass top isn’t flat from edge to edge, it means there are no tempered glass screen protectors for the watch. And that’s a bit of a bummer. I have tried TPU film protectors before on other devices. And they felt terrible for me. Since then, I have never gone back. The software experience is very different from what I have used before. And it is taking some time to get used to that. Bringing up the app drawer is done using the crown button. Swiping up from the bottom shows the watch notification. And swiping in either left or right cycles through your tiles. With Fitbit integrated with the Watch 3, many health tracking features are tied with it. But it does not have to stay within it due to Google’s Health Connect that allows for health data to synchronize across different health app platforms. In addition to heart rate monitoring, there’s also ECG measurement to check for any abnormal heart rate. However, the methodology for that is not very intuitive. The on-screen prompt tells me to lightly touch the crown to begin its measurement but it never did anything. And I have tried repeatedly on and off during work hours to get this working. Only after I finally got home and had some spare time did I manage to get it to work. There needs to be a better way to do this process and I’m shocked that Google didn’t figure that out yet. Why not just turn it into a more hands-free approach with a countdown timer? Overall, I have mixed feelings about the Pixel Watch 3. The larger size is welcome but the hardware design of being so rounded and curved is a drawback to me. The proprietary watch band design means you’re spending extra just to get a band that either uses that connection design or an adapter for traditional bands. The integration of Fitbit means those who are already using that platform can easily start using the watch without much hassle. But how well the Watch 3 and Fitbit handle on non-Google phones is outside of what I can test on. Verdict: unless you’re a Fitbit user, pass The Good: Wear OS as envisioned by Google, tight Fitbit integration The Bad: ECG is cumbersome to figure out, proprietary band design, rounded glass top The Ugly: Fumbling to get the charger to correctly align with the watch

I have been pleasantly surprised with the Pixel Watch 3 45mm. The big screen is bright and easy to read, and the software is smooth and responsive. I can go 2 full days on a single battery charge, and it only takes about an hour to charge from almost empty. Also, the Pixel Watch 3 has been rated in the top of its class for its health and fitness tracking capabilities.

Google really knocked this watch out of the park, honestly. Hard to find faults here, as it has everything you'd need: Bright screen, awesome battery life, lightning fast charging, insanely accurate and helpful health metrics, seamless pixel integration and a premium fit and look.

Pixel Watch 3 45mm smartwatch is the perfect match for your Pixel Phone however, it is also a great companion with other Android phones. I paired the Pixel Watch 3 with my Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung S24 Ultra. The box includes SmartWatch, charger, 3 wrist straps and setup guide. The setup was straightforward with both phones. Updating apps on your phone is necessary, and then you are prompted to update apps on the Pixel Watch. I had no issues installing apps on either phone. Very clear and crisp watch display. There are plenty of watch faces to choose. The sound quality of the calls from the phone are clear-the recipient of the phone call could not tell that I was speaking on the smartwatch. Like the Pixel 9Pro XL, this smartwatch is equipped with Emergency SOS and Fall Alert. If you happen to be somewhere without cell service Emergency SOS can be activated with Pixel Watch 3. Fall Alert activates if you happen to have a hard fall. Being a Senior, this is very important to me. A 6 month trial of Fitbit Premium is included with the Pixel Watch 3. It was simple to setup. I have the Fitbit app already installed on my phones which transfered to the Pixel during setup. When I opened the app I simply removed my Fitbit Inspire and replaced it with the Pixel Watch 3. All previous data was transfered. Fitbit Premium is AI generated, you can plan your daily workouts and get health information like sleep and stress scores or your heartrate. Fitbit Premium monitors my sleep and also informed me how many breaths that I missed. (sleep apnea) The phone battery last a little over 24hrs. Overall this watch has so many features that will work with any Android phone. Highly recommend.

This is an excellent watch, performance and battery life are awesome!

After my 3 days wearing the PW3 I'm absolutely in love. On my first full charging cycle I squeezed out exactly 36 hours. That was with AOD turned on, lift to wake, and pretty heavy amount of notifications and responding to texts with voice. The fit and feel of the watch is super great, almost completely unnoticeable compared to my old Galaxy Watch 4. The display is beautiful, but can be a bit fragile compared to other watches that use sapphire glass. The speaker could honestly use improvment for call audio, but I'm never going to use it for anything other than an alarm. And Wear OS feels smooth and snappy, the haptics, especially when rotating the crown feel so satisfying. Don't really use much of the exercise tracking, the continuous heart rate was pretty much spot on with my pulse reader. If you have an Android phone this is totally the watch to get.

I have owned this watch for a few weeks. My family got it for me. I like the watches features and looks. I have a lot of information at my finger tips. I have been tracking my sleep and I have learned some things. One thing is that the band on watch could be better when putting it on. I pops off the hook if I don't focus putting it on. Also Fitbit program does not allow you to track different exercises for weight training. It just has weight training. But over all the watch is great if you have a google pixel like I do. I recommend this watch

Where has this watch been my whole life? I've tried a few different watches and none of them have lived up like this one. I don't do. The hard job I used to my job is a lot lighter behind the desk and a lot of moving around, but this watch keeps up regardless. Sinks up perfectly to my pixel 8 Pro and when I get my pixel 10 Pro XL I expect it to perform just as well if not better. The accuracy seems amazing and whatever sensors in it that detects me moving as opposed to driving are much better than the cheapos I've had before this. If you got a pixel, this is the only answer if you have another Android and aren't crazy about the watch that " goes with it" be sure and make this to watch for you.

For the past several years I thought smart watches were just a gimmick and a waste of time.. however, once I strapped this thing on and began using it I realized the smartwatch world was the way to go. Then it came down to which watch I was going to choose. I don't like Samsung because they force you into their ecosystem and I've been in Google for the past 13 years so it was the obvious choice and the smart choice. This watch is absolutely fantastic coupled with the fact I am a Best buy rewards member so I received a $50 discount which made this watch unbeatable. Best buy is the only place I buy electronics because they honor everything that they sell they back everything that they sell and they stand by their rewards members. So if you're going to buy a pixel and I suggest you do so I'll pick it up from Best buy you can't go wrong.

I didn't know I needed a watch until I saw this bad boy. My gosh, worth it. It does everything I need it to and more. The connectivity to my Google pixel phone is amazing and I don't think I can live without this. Shout out to Sundar Pichai.

The pixel watch is basically a fancy fitbit. I doesn't have the best watch faces either and downloading new ones is odd because of the fact Samsung watches are more popular, so I alot of the watch faces only work on Samsung watches. We that said I love this watch because it's basic and simple to use. It's extremely lightweight and it's not thick and chunky like the large Samsung Ultra or Apple watch ultra. Battery life is easy 3 days. The charge speed is amazing. It will charge from about 10% to 100% in about 30 minutes. I charge mine while seating at my desk and when I'm ready to move to the next task it's ready to go. I sleep with it also. Not a huge fan of the sleep tracking. Definitely needs some updates in the department.