Google Pixel Watch In-Depth Fitness Review

[@robertwilcox9566]

I gotta say, I actually really like the strap removal mechanism and I hope it doesn't change. The reason you twist toward the button is because the "button" actually holds the strap in place. It's an elegant design solution that minimizes moving parts and provides fewer opportunities to break.

[@er48021]

I love mine. You get over the size issue fast. It is a great watch to run in very light. My only complaint is it, during the run it doesn't give me mile split time. Other than that, throw it on the charger when you get ready for bed and it charges so fast.. sleep tracker is awesome. I can't say enough good things about this LTE watch.

[@josephine1721]

Totally agree with this! Such a comfortable, beautiful watch that's also quite useful with Fitbit integration for workouts and sleep tracking, and Google apps on board like Keep and Wallet. My favorite smartwatch hands down, and I've tried quite a few.

[@samjam6989]

@@josephine1721 co.pared to samsung watch??

[@paulsslightlyactivelife]

Finally, a sports and fitness orientated review of the Pixel watch, thank you DesFit. I got mine on launch and it's been fine for tracking walks, runs and bike rides (it'll record my 90min cycle commute at both ends of the day with enough power to spare in between). And being able to take calls is better than the old iWatch Series 3 I had a few years ago. I agree that v2 should be an improvement with screen size and fitness features (such as split times) but overall I'm a happy customer.

[@DesFit]

Glad you are enjoying your watch. Thanks!

[@therungeek]

I did my own testing and was very surprised how accurate the Pixel is (compared to Garmin Fenix 7 ) even the GPS was better in some accesions. Graet review :)

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@jonathantimm4645]

Thank you! I have been looking for reviews like this.

[@DesFit]

You’re welcome!

[@jonathantimm4645]

@@DesFit one question I do have is in comparison to a Apple Watch and Garmin how accurate is the pace while running?

[@brandypoo]

Awesome review, been looking forward to it. Thanks!

[@DesFit]

👍 Thanks!

[@NizarNoor]

Looking forward to Pixel Watch 2 and your review on it. 41mm the perfect size for me. And in my opinion this is the best looking smartwatch there is. It would’ve looked even better if they trimmed the bezels and increased the display area.

[@dylanhaugen7875]

Thank you for explaining the differences between fitbit premium and non-premium. I've seen many reviewers complain that you will eventually have to pay for fitbit without explaining what the experience will be like if you don't.

[@DesFit]

Glad to help

[@joseeduardotschen9186]

As a Fitbit user of 6+ years, hopefully they release in the future a compatible device with iOs

[@khbvakjdf]

Great review as always! Could you maybe also do a comparison between the Pixel Watch and the Galaxy Watch 5?

[@DesFit]

I'll see what I can do. Thanks!

[@AzureSoukyuu]

Hoped for more details on the strength training part, as I read google basically reduced it to a timer+calories counter (no rep counts, no exercise detection, no training plans). Would want to get a "fancier" watch to complement my fenix 6s Pro but kind of lost on that atm. Too bad my wrist is too small for the epix 2 (and it's darn expensive)

[@happylifeman4306]

Hi DesFit I loved your review of smartwatches, it provided me with some great ideas for selecting one that meets my needs. However, most smartwatch reviews on KZbin are biased toward one side of the story...The majority of KZbinrs tell us about the smartwatch based on a one week or one month review, but if you read Amazon reviews, customers bought the smartwatches and encountered various problems. Also, Amazon's response to the customers was not good, and the brand response was not satisfactory... In fact, when you read Amazon's customers critical review, you will see that most people bought the smartwatches after one week or one month and faced a numerous of problems, as well as the reaction of the brand... In your next review about smart watches, please talk about how the brand responds to their customers so viewers will be able to make informed decisions before purchasing... Because if the brand does not bother to care about their customers, then what's the point? Kindly request.

[@mattnexus]

Great review! Thanks Des.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@carl9184]

Over last two weeks the battery has improved. I have woken the last two days with 50% and that's with sleep tracker on BUT with AOD off all day. Maybe they will make a larger watch in their 2nd addition. I have a small wrist so fine with me, but understand those with larger wrists

[@tommyhernandez9425]

Great video brother. I've really been thinking about getting a pixel watch. Your video has some really good information. I'm still not sure if I'm going to pick one up, ( but that's just because of the price tag) but I'm thinking about getting one even more.

[@timmyb1957]

So, after trying and returning my SGW5 last fall, I've been waiting for this watch. Finally bit the bullet and bought the Pixel Watch a couple weeks ago but found some of the same shortcomings and sent it back to Google after a week. While the HR and GPS sensors were WAY better than the Samsung, I'm still having difficulty in actually reading the watch while running. Most of the apps don't even allow you to customize your running fields to display; Fitbit allows you select which data fields you want but you must pick FOUR fields. On a 40mm watch face, these are so small that it's really a struggle for me to actually make these out at a quick glance, even with my prescription glasses on. A second problem that I didn't seem to be able to overcome (for BOTH watches) was the smartwatch always wants to battle for the screen. If I'm in "race mode", I want nothing but my race data on that screen, and I want it at full brightness; I don't care what it does to battery life for 30 to 60 minutes of running. They just don't seem that they want to allow this. No matter what settings I tried, the watch would dim, or display the clock (real helpful during a run!), and I would have to artificially raise my wrist toward my face multiple times to show me the data that I wanted. Talked to Google, of course they blame the Fitbit people. Tried to talk to Fitbit, but they never responded. Is there a magic running app out there that I've not seen which allows me to have these features?

[@DesFit]

The magic running app may be a Garmin or Coros 🙃 Just not sure Fitbit, Google, nor Samsung prioritize the usability during sports and fitness.

[@timmyb1957]

@@DesFit All I want is my running watch to have phone and messaging capability so I'm safe when out on long runs by myself. It's so sad that my seven year old TomTom Spark is still vastly superior to these $400+ smartwatches, in terms of actual things that matter to a runner. Thanks for replying! It is truly appreciated.

[@lisaxz9]

Thank you! Your reviews are really great!😊

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@abdoulmdghri3706]

Thanks for the good review as usual

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@Drrck11]

My deal-breaker with the Pixel watch is the short battery life. I would think Google would apply the same great battery life from Fitbit to the Pixel watch, but they didn't. I'll stick with my Fitbit Sense for now.

[@epicrgg]

Depending on the usage, battery life should be really good after a week or so.

[@carl9184]

I agree on usage but after two weeks I'm waking up with 50% and that's with sleep tracker on but AOD off and touch to wake.

[@epicrgg]

@@carl9184 aod uses a lot less battery than ttw

[@carl9184]

@@epicrgg Yes I know, just saying 👍

[@RJ.................]

It gets better over time

[@fiddlefiver]

Can you pair it with a bluetooth chest strap , just curious

[@RJ.................]

Yes

[@SilverPineapple]

Can you add a quick video of the weight training UI? I have a Garmin and I love it, but it doesn't support Android work profile so I have to explore other options.

[@princenemesis]

Could you do a comparison to the galaxy watch 5 please

[@timmyb1957]

Hi, Des. Sorry to resurrect an old review but I have a question. (I even went back and watched the entire review again, just to see if the answer was in there!) I run mostly outdoors, but occasionally weather will force me inside. Regardless of whether I'm using the native FitBit app or my running app (SportyGo), I get a big ZERO for miles run. Yes, I have chosen the "treadmill" workout, not the "run" (gps-based) workout. I didn't see anything in the review where you talked about a treadmill or how "accurate" it was in that regard. If I could get a distance, then I could do a stride correction on my running app or on FitBit so that it was much closer to reality. And, this is my 2nd PW since the first one had the back fall completely off of it two weeks ago (!) and they both exhibit the same mis-behavior. Thanks for any light you can shed my way.

[@fallingwickets]

the size issue is such a sham. Go buy any 'real' watch and anything bigger than 41mm is thought of as very big....its why the rolex, omega, cartier, seiko's etc of the watch world don't go bigger than that. some of the worlds most iconic pieces are 36mm. The, *THE* biggest issue with pixel watch is its battery and the aod.

[@mitchelltan2909]

If time and date are the only thing you need to see,sure I guess. But for reading phone notifications, multiple data attributes as you are doing a workout while your wrist is shaking about, not sure how will the experience be like.

[@epicrgg]

Aod has some glitches but the battery is really good, just wait a week and it's fine

[@tthyssen]

Well, this is a smart watch and not a luxury watch.

[@WolverineBatman]

@@mitchelltan2909 Reading it is fine because you can increase the font size. The real reason it needs a bigger body is so it can house a bigger battery.

[@chrisradtke3645]

Agree but larger sized smartwatches=bigger battery=better battery life.

[@GrammatonC]

Welcome. What is a Best heart rate monitor akart watch(non apple watch) Venu 2, Pilar Ignite 3, Gt3 pro, or other ?

[@Dnserror88]

Looks great, but please design one for those (men) who don't have a petite 5 inch wrist. At least 45mm, but closer to 50mm would be even better.

[@k0lem20]

Can you put targets like duration,time,heart zone and pace zones with this watch ?

[@Topromn]

Waiting on the sports watch 2022 video before upgrading from my Apple Watch 5! But this is looking like a good pick

[@DesFit]

Are you switching to an android phone? The Year in Review should be up in a day or two.

[@tayanothertryanither7968]

Are you going to review the Fitbit Sense 2? Thanks.

[@DesFit]

I can’t recommend the Sense 2.

[@tayanothertryanither7968]

@@DesFit why do you say that?

[@brucelin5842]

Which is better between this n Galaxy watch 5?

[@user-ji8ef7vt8g]

Thank you! Could you share the heart rate comparison graph? 😊

[@DesFit]

They HR graphs are all around 8:49 in the video

[@RMILLSMMA]

Man having to pay £100 a year for something every other watch provider gives you for free is a big reason I'm not getting this watch. Which is a pity as I was really tempted. 😕

[@abcortsen]

I have a question. I sometimes have seizures. Is the next generation going to be able to sense before or when I had a seizure?

[@alysonspann4628]

Have you checked battery life on the LTE version? I am only getting 6 hrs of battery life. I have all options off that use battery life.

[@MrHsrb]

Shame,nobody try an review with hr transmisors. I want to use the PW with a Polar H10 HR Transmisor

[@inesmariaramonapidal8280]

Thankssss!!!❤

[@DesFit]

You’re welcome!

[@xenuone509]

What is that on your right arm? Is that a new device?

[@DesFit]

That's a Whoop strap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6Gkqndnn8eUppY

[@kirchis6166]

There are only 20 modes of exercise on my watch. How can I use 40 modes of exercise?

[@rickledford2953]

I picked up a New Old stock LTE version last week for $80.00 bucks. I'm a happy camper.😂

[@allmywhat]

I don't get why watches like this and apple watch promote the sleep tracking. How can you track it when you need to be constantly charging it every night?

[@MegaCynar]

It's fine. I've had no issues with battery life. I charge it when I'm washing dishes or having a shower. It charges pretty fast and it's easy to top up. Sleep tracking works well.

[@DesFit]

It may be good to think of charging as just kind of routine. I tend to do it first thing in the morning as it usually only takes an hour at most to get recharged.

[@samjam6989]

@@MegaCynar how fast does it charge?

[@atom9w554]

this phone took like 4 years to come out each year Google played games after 4 years it better be good

[@thefeedback1478]

Great as usual, but I hope that's not how you do bicep curls 😬

[@DesFit]

Hammer curls!

[@frederikbobo821]

Is your crown wobbly too?

[@DesFit]

Nope.

[@angusgibbins4954]

I just can't get past the lack of dark mode in the Fitbit app. It's 2022 FFS. Google/Fitbit need to get with the times.

[@smaemurray]

Probably the first 'positive' review I've watched.

[@DesFit]

There’s certainly some good things about it but still some quirks as I mentioned in the video

[@vinr6867]

I won't buy a smart watch it the battery doesn't last 2.5 days.

[@garyparkerson9527]

I think I just got too old for KZbin. Pulsing music started playing at 7:25, and I could no longer follow what you were saying. Otherwise, great content as usual.

[@maciejcichocki4535]

👍

[@bonchance7705]

HARD PASS! Much better smartwatches out there. Hopefully Google will know how to make their LTE mobile products work worldwide. You would think Google would have a long enough time to make a more competitive product than this.

[@sieffy91]

Too bad the battery is atrocious

[@NealDannenberg]

They definitely need to make this compatible with iOS.

[@felipecirne]

Firstttt

[@DesFit]

🙌

[@JonMcG]

your parents must be very proud