Tried out the Google Pixel Watch 3: Grown up, stayed cool

Advanced health and sports functions, plus a classy design, give the Pixel Watch 3 points. However, enthusiasm is sparked by a simpler fact: the watch is now available in a second size. You can find information in the video above and in the article.

Pixel Watch now also for wider wrists

Many a Pixel fan may have flirted with the Pixel Watch in recent years, but then decided to buy a competitor’s watch, because the 41 mm diameter of the body was more suited to small to normal-sized wrists. The recently introduced Pixel Watch 3 is also available in a for larger wrists intended variant with 45 mm diameter.

What remains the same is the elegant design: circular body, rounded glass and a Display that practically merges into the housing – that already looked chic in the predecessors.

The Pixel Watch 3 has a larger display in relation to its body, even in the smaller version. It can now be brighter at 2,000 nits, so that the watch easier to read outdoors In addition, the Pixel Watch 3 display can also particularly dark – significantly improving wearability in bed, at the club and at the theater.

More fitness and health features

Pedometers and heart rate monitors are now more precise, the latter Now measures the heartbeat continuously – especially for athletes who want to stay within a certain pulse interval during training, this is a clear advantage over other smartwatches, which often “only” measure the heartbeat in intervals of, for example, 10 minutes. With many watch faces, the heartbeat can be displayed down to the second in a complication on the home screen.

In addition to the pulse, blood oxygen and temperature are also recorded. Even without an active Fitbit subscription, you now get more evaluations and training options, and 6 months of the paid subscription service are included in the price of the purchase.

Google Pixel Watch 3 (WiFi, 45mm)

Elegant Google smartwatch for Android smartphones, available in various colors

The price may be higher now. Price as of 09/24/2024 06:48

One day of battery life is possible

Die Battery life is with activated Always-On Display and normal use 24 hoursIn energy saving mode, it can last 36 hours. These are solid values, although not outstanding. It is a bit of a shame that the watch cannot be charged wirelessly using the popular Qi wireless standard; a special charging puck (included in delivery) is required.

The Pixel Watch 3 will be Variants in 41 and 45 mmwith Wi-Fi and LTE and in Colour variants There are further customization options thanks to interchangeable straps – however, due to a non-standard clasp, these have to be made specifically for the Pixel Watch 3.