After a long wait, Google finally unveiled its first-ever smartwatch, dubbed the Pixel Watch. It combines Google and Fitbit’s best features for health, fitness, and machine learning. The wearable comes with a circular OLED display with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on WearOS 3.5 and packs tons of health features. Let’s look closely at the specifications and pricing of the newly launched Pixel Watch.
Pixel Watch Specs and features
The Pixel Watch has a domed, circular glass display that is protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and a stainless-steel housing. The watch is comparatively smaller than most premium smartwatches launched this fall, making it ideal for folks with small wrists. Its case measures 41mm and is 12.3mm thin. It’s also lightweight, weighing only 32g (without straps).
On the underside, it houses sensors that detect continuous heart rate at 1-second intervals, tracks sleep, measures blood oxygen (SpO2), and takes ECG (electrocardiogram) readings. Sensors are arranged horizontally in the center and are surrounded by two semi-circles. This is Fitbit’s most accurate heart rate tracking yet, says Google.
As for processing power, the watch runs on Samsung’s older Exynos 9110 chip, which was last seen on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. However, it also packs an additional Cortex M33 co-processor to optimize battery life. It also comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
The Pixel Watch comes with Bluetooth 5.0, LTE, Wi-Fi, and NFC for contactless payments. It also sports a compass, built-in GPS, and motion sensors like an accelerometer and gyroscope. In addition, it has a built-in microphone and speaker for Google Assistant and calling.
The Pixel Watch carries a 294mAh battery and is claimed to last 24 hours of usage. It is water resistant up to 5 ATM, which means it can withstand pressure equivalent to 50 meters of depth.
Pixel Watch Price and Availability
The Pixel Watch price will start at $349 for the GPS + Bluetooth-only model. While the LTE-compatible version of the Pixel Watch will cost $399. The watch comes in only one size. Its pre-orders start today, with the sale starting on October 13.
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