Customer Ratings & Reviews

It's a good watch has features such as fitness tracking, GPS, NFC for mobile payments, heart rate monitor, and supports Google Assistant.

TLDR: This is not the watch to get for anywhere close to retail price - unless you have a few very specific use cases for it. ***** STANDOUT FEATURES: The watch is fully smart-home, connected-device integrated, so finding your phone, turning on the lights, and locking your door are all a "Hey Google" away. Using your voice to check your calendar, alarms, reminders, the weather, etc. - all easy. The integrated GPS finds signal quickly and does a great job of keeping you. The heart rate monitor is also excellent. You can (theoretically) also set up Google Pay for using your watch as a wallet. ***** BUILD QUALITY: Build Quality on the Pixel Watch is high. Google owns Fitbit now, so who's surprised that the band feels like one from one of their watches? The clasp (while a bit awkward) feels and looks premium. The Gorilla Glass screen has smooth, rounded edges, reminiscent of older Galaxy phones (newer ones are sharper edged). The side dial feels like powder-coated steel. ***** SCREEN: 1.) The screen is small, though a solid DPI. 2.) The colors are muted. 3.) The bezels are substantial, so the advertised measurement may actually disappoint you. 4.) Touch responsiveness is excellent. ***** COMFORT: Your mileage may vary, but my medium-large sided wrist found the watch to be most comfortable when close to my hand. Due to the bowl-shaped bottom of the watch, it didn't cut into my hand when up there. When further back, that shape resulted in increased single-point pressure, making the watch feel taller and heavier than it actually is. With the included larger band, my fit was close to the end of the range. I don't think the standard band will be a good choice for bigger humans, since my average-sized frame is two links from maxing it out. ***** USER INTERFACE: The UI is logical for anybody used to an Android device, though the "crown" (side dial) is an unfamiliar touch, and not super easy to twist accurately (probably due to the small size and how close it is to your wrist). I found myself swiping and ignoring it mostly. ***** CHARGING: Because of the shape of the watch band, the charger doesn't connect firmly. The band has the watch pushing up off whatever surface you set it on and away from the charger, which is a problem when trying to update the firmware, as you can't do that on battery power alone. Seems unnecessary. ***** CALL QUALITY: Calls taken though the onboard speaker are pretty quiet unless you crank the volume (using the dial) - and when you do, it distorts. Using Bluetooth headphones is the way to go. Others report hearing my voice with high quality, though (so the mic is good). ***** EXERCISE OPTIONS: The Pixel Watch comes with a free 6-month subscription to Fitbit Premium, where you gain access to Sleep Tools, Guided Programs, Workouts, Advanced Insights, Challenges and the Health Metrics Dashboard. You can also use other fitness apps like Strava, should Fitbit not be your thing. HR and GPS data are excellent, and the LTE version affords you the ability to enjoy your favorite streaming audio while you go. Being an Android Wear device, you may be able to use even more connected exercise devices through third party apps. It isn't ANT+ compatible, though. Which brings us to the... ***** DEAL BREAKERS: 1.) At one point, Google's FAQ on the watch apparently had a reference to ocean swimming in it. Such a reference is not there today. That, along with no other explicitly stated support for it, leads be to believe salt water is a no-no. This is a huge problem for me, as my local pool primarily uses salt instead of chlorine. Not-being able to take this lap swimming is a deal breaker. 2.) Certain features appear to be half-baked or just missing for no good reason. I can't type to text anybody. I can't check my notifications. I couldn't get Google Pay to work - and there was no specific error message to help me sort it. When updating the watch, there was nothing to indicate progress level. I just had to click and hope it was working. 3.) Workouts don't auto-start, nor auto-stop. 4.) As mentioned, you can't pair an ANT+ device to the Watch. 5.) Battery life is only average for a smart watch in this price bracket. 6.) The band shape makes third-party charging connectors unreliable. 7.) This price bracket is high and very competitive. A watch of this price really must have top-tier abilities. Consumers shouldn't be beta testers. ***** EDGE USE CASES: 1.) You can set an emergency contact to be called with 5 presses of the side dial. This could be useful for multiple reasons, like creating a witness in a bad situation or getting somebody who knows you and your specific medical issues to call emergency services on your behalf, or come help you. 2.) Pixel phone owners can use the watch as a remote trigger and view screen for the phone's camera. You could set your phone on some landscape or a little selfie tripod, gather everybody, then take the photo with your watch. 3.) You could attach the watch to your phone to use as a rear screen for vlogging. ***** CONCLUSION: Google has some work to do developing features and modifying base behavior for the Pixel watch. If they stay committed, they could easily have a "fine wine" product on their hands, especially regarding tweaks to improve battery life, feature set and error feedback. It would be a great option if you already have a Pixel phone and are into running. Reliable GPS and HR data are extremely valuable.

The Google Pixel Watch is Google’s first leap into smart watches, and many Pixel/Android users have been waiting for years for this watch. I was excited to get it, as upon opening the box, the watch is pretty attractive, being a glossy black AMOLED display, round and dome shaped on the edges, and less “stand-outish” visually than some others out there. It’s available as a Bluetooth only model that connects to your phone wirelessly, or for a little more, a LTE version that works standalone but has an additional monthly charge via your mobile service. In the box, you get of course the watch, a standard and small watch strap, and a proprietary disk-shaped charger that charges the watch on the back via magnetic connection it’s a USB-C connection to a power plug if you have one. The watch itself has a crown you can use to scroll with, and a button used to go to apps you’ve had open, while a longer press on the crown opens Google assistant, where just like with an Android phone, you can make inquiries, commands, text, etc. Overall a similar-to-others layout that works to do what you need it to. One thing though… it’s small. At 41mm in size, it’s small compared to similar smart watches in that unlike others, Google does not offer a larger size – 41mm is it. Not bad on a child, many women, or some smaller men’s wrists, but if you have a large wrist, it does look a bit awkwardly small. A larger bezel around the watch screen also reduces the actual usable size of the screen itself, making it technically smaller than 41mm, and as such, REALLY small. The wrist band doesn’t fit wrists much larger than around 8 or so inches, and larger bands are not yet sold by Google or third party vendors, so there’s going to be a wait for comfort if you have a larger wrist. They are VERY tricky to slide on the watch, so patience is a virtue. It’s like a “slide and lift” action. In terms of the operating system, there’s a ton of workout activities you can keep track of and they look similar to Fitbit devices (Google now owns Fitbit) in the menu. You can pretty much keep track of anything fitness related and they work pretty accurately as far as watches go; of note though, the most advanced tracking options are part of a “Fitbit Premium” service that you get free only for six months with the watch – after that, you have to pay around $10 per month to keep using those (boo). The GPS seems accurate and stayed connected to my Pixel 5a via Bluetooth consistently. The heart rate monitor works well, though it seems to stay on ALL of the time (draining the battery a bit quicker). You can also take an ECG to possibly detect heart fibrillation issues. Sleep tracking is available to monitor your sleep quality, but it’s part of that premium package mentioned earlier. Google services like Assistant, Maps, Pay, Calendar, and Music are of course also in the OS. Scrolling or sliding your finger on the screen takes you through all of the apps, and is pretty standard and easy to do. The companion Pixel Watch phone app also allows you to more easily control the watch’s settings, watch faces, and options as well. A separate Fitbit app helps keep track of the fitness aspects, but unfortunately, you have to download yet another app to get the heart ECG readings. I was able to get and send texts with no issue using the watch, and receive calls though the 5a phone, though the volume wasn’t anything stellar even at max. Still usable, though. Battery life is so-so. If you don’t use the Always on display (AOD), fitness, sleep, or GPS features a lot you can make it through a full day, but when used reasonably heavy, the small watch body’s small battery just gives up and needs to be topped off. The Pixel Watch doesn't fail as a smart watch – what it does, it does pretty well, but to me (opinion), it definitely feels like a first generation device. If you are going to offer only one size, I think it should be around 43mm or so, not as small as this one. A smaller bezel is in order, better battery life, and a selection of larger wristbands out of the gate. Also, having so many separate apps is confusing and convoluted – it would be best if they consolidated all functions of the watch into one, centralized, app. It’s not a “bad” smart watch, and my 3 star rating isn’t meant to be bad. It’s good overall, but there’s enough irritants in this first version to not merit a higher rating (to me). I think Google will learn from this, and future generations will (or should) address these though. Plenty of people will still find use for this, especially if you own a Pixel phone – just be sure you know what you are and are not getting. Still recommended (but with reservations).

The phone comes with 2 band sizes, it’s perfect for people with small wrist size like me. The face diameter is just right, not too big, not too small. The only thing I wish it came with is the adapter for USB A to C since most of my power adapters are USB A style. Pros: Very comfortable, fits perfectly on my wrist, most times I forget I’m wearing it. Works great with your Google and Fitbit account It has heart rate reading and you can download cardiogram app for a better experience LTE option Charges quick Gestures easy to learn and fairly natural NFC enabled for Google Pay and other app such as Chargepoint EV charging app. I chose to disable this for security purposes. Cons: A bit pricey Band options still limited for now Steps tracker is inaccurate sometimes, it counts when I drive. (Maybe I shouldn’t complain??) Battery life has been about 1.5 days for a full charge. I did turn off most notifications and ringer. I dislike seeing my emails and other notifications on my watch. I almost always have my phone nearby. Overall, I am happy with the design and functionality of the watch. I can't wait until more bands are available on the market!

I've had a couple of previous Wear OS watches. LG Watch Urbane and Fossil Sport Smartwatch. This one is a little smaller than those, but the fit is still good, and it doesn't feel too small. I'm not a fan a of the curved faceplate glass, I would prefer a flat glass with metal bezel as it's way easier to get a screen protector on flat glass. I've tried a couple on this, and they start popping off after a week. I did find the adaptor lug for 20mm band and got that for it, I don't like silicon bands. Not sold on Fitbit Premium, but will use it while free. I do like the refresh rate on the heart rate indicator, way better than any of my previous watches. Battery life for my use is normally a little over 24 hours before it goes dead, so daily charging is needed.

It's great I love that it measures my heartbeat and oxygen levels and also watches my sleeping patterns.

The watch itself if gorgeous. It's the perfect size and looks so sleek on my wrist. The software is super polished and slick with very snappy performance. The haptics are AMAZING - my previous WearOS watches would just weakly buzz and I would frequently miss notifications. It's much stronger and more precise on the Pixel Watch - it almost feels like someone is tapping your wrist. Battery life so far as been fantastic and has lasted all day with no problem. I also love the Fitbit integration - it offers a lot of health insights within the Fitbit app. The heart rate sensor is super accurate and continuously updates at all times so you don't have to refresh it. The ECG feature is also really cool. Overall, the Pixel Watch is a major improvement coming from my Fossil Gen 6.

The Google Pixel Watch is a great watch for tracking your steps, heartbeat, and other exercise activities. This watch has Fitbit pre-installed. Setting up the watch out of the box was very easy. It paired automatically with my S22 Ultra when I turned the watch on. It asks to install certain apps that are on your phone and other than having to do an update on the firmware, it was ready to go after that. You also have an option to add this as a stand alone communication device, basically a phone on your wrist, but check and make sure your LTE provider supports it, and of course it will cost you a bit extra on cellphone plan. One thing I noticed immediately is that even the largest watchband is on the small side. I'm 6'2", 220, not small, but also not huge, and I have to use the watch with the largest band and last hole, and it is kind of tight. The watch face is also smaller than a traditional man's watch. Also battery life could be better in my opinion. Just using it like a normal watch, putting it on in around 6 in the morning and basically just wearing it until about 7-8p, the battery usually goes down to around 20%. There is a battery saver mode, but makes the watch much less friendly to use. Likes: 1.) Excellent for tracking fitness 2.) Easy to navigate and use 3.) Ability to use it as a phone Dislikes: 1.) Watch face and band are on the small side. 2.) Battery life