Google has finally introduced its latest Pixel Watch 3 and it will be available in two sizes. The Pixel Watch 3 is bigger when compared to the previous two generations of Pixel Watch series. Plus, integrated with so many advanced features such as you will get insights into your sleep quality, health, and workout training.
New And Key Features Of Google Pixel Watch 3
The most recent Pixel Observe 3 comes in two distinctive sizes, one 41mm, and a greater 45mm. The display changed from AMOLED to AMOLED-LTPO with dynamic refresh rates. The maximum brightness also changed from 1000 nits to 2000 nits and the minimum brightness decreased to 1 nit.
Google never forgets to increase the battery life too. The new Pixel watch 3 will last up to 36hrs in battery saver mode and 24hrs in always-on display mode. The battery size is 35% bigger in the 45mm variant when compared to the 41mm.
Key Features
- Material: Gorilla Glass 5, Aluminium
- Operating system: Wear OS 5
- Display: AMOLED-LTPO, 2000 nits
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5100
- Weight: 31g for 41mm and 37g for 45mm
- Sensors: Optical heart rate monitor, EKG sensor, Sp02, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, skin temperature sensor, Light sensor,cEDA sensor
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Water resistance: 5ATM, IP68
- NFC: Yes
- Compatibility: Android only
- GPS: Built-in GPS
Available colors
The 41mm comes in 4 colors:
- Matte Obsidian case with a Matte Black band
- Porcelain with Polished Silver
- Hazel with Champagne Gold
- Polished Silver with Rose Quartz
The 4mm comes in 3 colors:
- Matte Obsidian with a Matte Black band
- Porcelain with Polished Silver
- Matte Hazel Aluminium with a Hazel band
Battery Life of Pixel Watch 3
The Pixel Watch 3 delivers all-day battery life with the integration of Wear OS 5. During your sleep time, it automatically enables the Bedtime Mode and turns off the notifications and always-on display to save battery life. The new battery-saver mode extends the battery life up to 36 hours. The 45mm variant comes with a 35% bigger battery size. Since the battery size is smaller in the 41mm variant, it charges 20% faster.
The latest AMOLED-LTPO display features a variable refresh rate that can adjust from 60Hz down to 1Hz, helping to conserve battery life.
Smarter Health And Fitness
The Pixel Watch 3 gives priority to the health and fitness of its users. The Daily Readiness feature tracks and analyzes your body’s recovery metrics including your heart rate, variability, and recent sleep. The Cardio Load feature will track your training habits. Your heart’s exertion and intensity will be tracked during your activities, helping you improve your fitness.
The Target Load feature allows you to personalize your target according to your wish. It integrates cardio load and readiness metrics to help you improve your fitness while maintaining a balance in your recovery.
Price Of Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 comes in 2 variants and prices. The 41mm variant starts at $349, the same as the previous version. If you are going for the LTE connectivity-equipped version, then the price will rise to $449.
The 45mm variant starts at $399 for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and for the LTE version, it is $499.
Pros And Cons Of Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has its pros and cons.
Pros
- Available in 2 sizes
- In the 45mm variant, the battery life lasts up to 2 days
- Additional features like sleep, wellness, and training insights
- The screen brightness increased to 2000 nits. It was twice of the Pixel Watch 2
- So many Google integrations
Cons
- In the 41mm variant, the battery life lasts only up to 1 day
- Longer multi-week calibration time for metrics including Target Load
- It is best only with a Pixel smartphone
- Loss of Pulse detection
Remember that you will have to log in to Fitbit with your Google account to use the new Pixel Watch 3. Google assures that the data will be safe.
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