Pixel Watch 2 Release date, price, features, and news after review

Pixel Watch 2 release date

THE Pixel Watch 2 was announced alongside the all-new Pixel 8 lineup at the Made by Google hardware event on October 4 and went on sale on October 12.

The Bluetooth variant of Pixel Watch 2 costs $349, while the LTE model will set you back $399. As you can see, Google keeps the same prices as on the first generation Pixel Watch.

THE Pixel Watch 2 features the same 1.2-inch AMOLED display with 320 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 1,000 nits of brightness as the first generation Pixel Watch. Check out the Pixel Watch 2 specs page for more detailed information.

Although the Pixel Watch 2 is a solid upgrade over the original, offering improvements in performance, heart metrics, and battery life, existing first-gen owners may not find compelling reasons to upgrade level, given the progressive pace of smart watch innovation. In particular, the Pixel Watch 2 lack of repairability, attributed to its sleek curved glass design and the Fitbit Premium subscription is criticized for its high cost relative to its features.

Despite its drawbacks, the Pixel Watch 2 deserves praise for its comfort, style and measurement accuracy, ensuring its place among the best smartwatches available. For a detailed exploration of the performance of Google's second smartwatch, check out our dedicated Pixel Watch 2 review.

Priced between $349 and $399, the Pixel Watch 2 faces competition from more budget-friendly alternatives like the $299 Galaxy Watch 6, offering similar features. On the other hand, the Garmin Venu 3 and Venu 3, priced at $450, offer slightly more advanced workout options and significantly longer battery life.

Now let's compare it to its predecessor by pitting the Google Pixel Watch 2 against the Pixel Watch 1. In a nutshell, they share the same design, but the new generation offers improved speed, improved battery life, and improvements global compared to what was already the case. of course Pixel Watch. Menus have less stuttering, thanks to the new chip, heart measurements are even more accurate and the watch is now more secure on the charger, preventing accidental slipping.

There are a large number of colors to choose from, including colors to match those of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which is neat. Google offers an extensive collection of bracelets that also includes leather, metal, and fabric models. The predefined combinations are:

• Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Bay Active Band
• Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band
• Champagne gold-tone aluminum case / Hazelnut active strap
• Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Porcelain Active Band

But when it comes to individual bracelets, you have many more color options. Take a look at the board to see what catches your eye!

The latest from Google Pixel Watch 2 features a 306mAh battery, showing a 4.1% increase over the OG Pixel WatchThe 294 mAh power cell. According to Google, the Pixel Watch 2 maintains a battery life of 24 hours, even with the always-on display function activated.

In practice, after a single day including a workout lasting approximately 40 minutes to an hour, the watch successfully lasted a full 12 hours. However, as bedtime approached, the battery level dropped to around 30-20%, requiring a quick recharge to ensure the watch could effectively track a full night's sleep.

The loading process of the Pixel Watch 2 has seen improvements. While you still reach 50% charge in 30 minutes, the device now reaches 80% in just 45 minutes, an advantage over the first generation model which took 55 minutes.