Pixel Watch 2 FULL Review: Is It Enough?

[@stephenarndt307]

So far I'm very happy with this watch. I wouldn't say it's worth the upgrade but it being free with my 8 pro was a great promo. The battery life is a very noticeable improvement compared to the 1st gen

[@RichardRahl81]

Great to hear comment from someone using it. I won't get the pixel 8 as I just got the fold. But I m thinking about picking up the watch. I've been using Samsung watch. Any thoughts on differences between Samsung watch vs pixel watch 2?

[@conheo4]

I will buy a Smartwatch when it has 30 days of battery.

[@njbrx]

so, never

[@mkohut95]

Makes sense, I'm waiting to buy a smartphone until it has 30 days of battery too.

[@cS-jr8du]

They get nasty image retention, so I had to turn my AOD off

[@Bobertrowe78]

Needs a 45-47mm version and I’ll be happy with it

[@Thunder7897]

100% needs a gents one to complement the ladys

[@bigpapi8179]

50mm would be ideal

[@Pepella]

why do you need to sexualize A WATCH@@Thunder7897

[@josephpepe2607]

47 😂😂😂😂 way too big. 44 is good

[@Bobertrowe78]

@@josephpepe2607 have you ever worn a smarthwtch before?

[@nikifora.738]

You are kind of a Will Smith lookalike. Anyway, great review!

[@PerpetualPreponderer]

I'm genuinely shocked at google deciding to charge for monthly subscriptions even for their pixel watches. It almost feels like they don't really know what they're doing.

[@gabe_irl]

This is what keeps me using the galaxy watch. I don't want to pay for a watch and subscription to use the health stuff

[@vigneshm6922]

Google employees defenitely not doing their job : (

[@HiPlains1]

Pixel watch is a joke. Its a pig for power. My amazfit GTR 4 blows this crap out of the water Bigger screen, much better speaker phone with text great app and battery life lasts two weeks. You can probably find it for less then 200 online now. Wear OS is a trash OS that has trash battery life. And the fact that its tied into fitbit makes it a complete total showstopper. You won't find any of that BS with Amazfit watches. You just pay allot less for the watch up front, get a better watch, and no more consumables running after your money month after month. Fitbit is the worst tech company imaginable.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

​@@gabe_irlyou don't understand how the watch works. You don't have to pay for health stuff.

[@gabe_irl]

@@GalaxyNexus1 oh wait really? I've never had a pixel so maybe I don't know. It sounds like you have to pay for Fitbit to get full health features from the watch...

[@jcap8391]

Nobody should buy this garbage at full price

[@ahmed512]

Paying an extra fee for fitbit is a total non sense on a 400€ watch.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

And you don't. 🤔 Fitbit is free. Fitbit Premium is what you can pay for...whether you have this watch or not.

[@RedAugust08]

I absolutely hate the idea of wireless charging being dropped after literally one generation. The community around the PW1 was super enthusiastic about having a similar ecosystem to the Apple Watch, but with this precedent set for Google to arbitrarily change any one feature between generations makes it hard to build up around the product. One thing people really wanted was a bedside wireless charger that could charge the phones, the pixel buds, and the watch. But with that one change 3rd party device manufacturers have surely lost faith in the viability of backing this product and supporting it for years to come since they don't know if that R&D will pay off past a single generation.

[@NEMOsleeps24]

Yep. I bought a stand that charges my phone, buds, and watch, and now I have to contend with it not working if I get a new watch

[@spideyguard]

@@NEMOsleeps24I bought a stand as well. I ended up giving it to someone with an Apple watch. I love that it charges faster but would have rather had wireless charging. Another thing I hate it, that even though it looks the same, Google slightly changed the design so the Watch 1 cases don't really work on the Watch 2. The stem and microphone punchouts aren't in the correct position. I asked Caseology and Spigen when they would be releasing their cases. Caseology said they don't have an ETA at the moment and Spigen said 3-4 months.

[@jordanintheknow]

Agreed it messes with the ecosystem not having wireless charging

[@TheIndulgers]

If they really wanted pogo pins for faster charging, could they not just added in addition to the already established wireless charging? What’s worse is that the Apple Watch takes the same 75minutes to full. So what’s the point if you’re only matching the competition’s speed? The same company that promises “seven years” of support for the phones can’t keep a charger for more than one year 🤦🏻

[@NEMOsleeps24]

@@TheIndulgers it is assumed they did this because the heat the wireless charging was generating was making people's watches separate

[@chrissmith2963]

Great review! I'm still on the fence. May just wait for the next version that will hopefully offer a larger size.

[@Anytyme06]

Since I got this watch for free, I'm really grateful for it and it's a nice addition to my life. I can't be mad at it and it has great battery life.

[@MAAZ_Music]

same exact thought. It's a nice addition to pixel 8 pro.

[@scottrobinson4611]

I picked one up recently after years of owning a simple Fitbit Inspire 2. As a first-time smartwatch owner was in the market for something with GPS capabilities for tracking my runs, but was also reluctant to leave the world of Fitbit with the years of data I've already recorded on there. At the £350 MSRP I wouldn't have bought the Pixel Watch 2, but I found someone on marketplace selling one brand new for £150. This price made it hard to say no to. So far I'm liking it. The biggest adjustment is getting used to daily charging, when my old fitbit lasted 14 days between charges.

[@FedDonovan]

I upgraded but it's a step back and pins on the back are ridiculous... And no stainless

[@V1nc3nt00]

Can't they add smart wake? 😢 Miss that feature so hard.. should be just a software thing

[@Antoinemalone]

What is that? Never heard of that feature

[@shady8205]

3:00 this review is dishonest, it does not mention that most of these features are locked behind paid subscription.

[@JoshuaOlujide]

I upgraded from the first gen Pixel Watch to the second, and imo it was definitely worth it. Besides MUCH improved battery life, the performance is significantly smoother than the first one. I find myself using it way more often to ask Google Assistant to set a quick timer or change my music on Spotify, whereas previously I'd use it only sparingly throughout the day due to nervousness of running out of battery before day's end. Also, auto workout detection is a GODSEND. I missed several workouts before cuz the first one didn't have it, very happy to see it here

[@derkhaslol]

Gen 1 now has that too.

[@braulioherrera5980]

why the whole reviewers use their pixel watch 2 with AOD? I can't find information of how long lasts the battery without AOD and I think most of the people would use it without AOD

[@arithmetic7105]

It would last about 2 days without aod

[@arithmetic7105]

Can confirm, I've used mine without AOD and it lasts for about 2 days

[@braulioherrera5980]

@@arithmetic7105 ty bro

[@NonLegitNation2]

I had the option to get the pixel 2 watch for free but passed on it. Mostly because it's not big enough and because I've used Samsung watches for the last 5yrs and decided to upgrade from the Watch 4 Classic to the Watch 6 Classic 47mm which arrives tomorrow.

[@MrDouglasvanhalen]

For fitness and sleep tracking the galaxy watches are pretty bad

[@NonLegitNation2]

@@MrDouglasvanhalen I never use sleep tracking because, like, why would I care if I'm tossing and turning if I'm asleep, i never understood the whole sleep tracking craze, it's kind of stupid to me. For fitness my Watch 4 Classic has been great. idk about the Watch 6, i guess I'll find out tomorrow.

[@michaeldendulk2230]

@@MrDouglasvanhalen Galaxy watch 5 was actually pretty good for Fitness tracking, the sleep tracking was poor as hell, though. Haven't seen tests on the 6 yet... The Pixel 2 is ALMOST at Apple Watch level for both.

[@MrDouglasvanhalen]

@@michaeldendulk2230 unfortunately galaxy watch 6 is far behind the apple watches for fitness and sleep tracking. The best scientifics review of these watches on KZbin (quantified scientist's channel for exemple) has show pretty bad results for the galaxy line.

[@Lanhoj]

I know that I'm likely in the minority, however, as part of the initial setup for any smartwatch I get, I: - enable AOD - enable DND - enable auto-brightness - disable Tilt to Wake - disable Tap to Wake (so I need to press the crown to wake it up) - disable anything fitness/tracking related - setup the most simple Watch Face I can find with 3 complications (Calendar, Weather & Notifications) - disable any Tiles other than Calendar & Weather And other than keeping the stock Apps updated, that's about it. For me, it's a watch first. I don't want it buzzing for Notifications. I don't want it buzzing for Fitness stuff. I want it to tell me the time, weather & that's about it. I have my phone for the rest. What is important to me is LTE connectivity (since all the way back to the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE). Why? So I can either choose to leave my phone behind when I go out or not need to go back for it if I left it home by mistake. When I am separated from my phone, I disable DND so I have more immediate access to my Notifications, but again, that's pretty much it. I use it for convenience. I try to keep it as passive & discreet as possible with as minimal physical interacting with it as I can. If I want a smartwatch feature like Notifications, I can swipe up or rotate the crown. Otherwise, I don't want a constant reminder that it's a smartwatch & especially don't want it buzzing constantly when my phone is already alerting me. Again, I know my use-case isn't for everyone, but it works perfectly for me & after years of using countless smartwatches I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@manuelinfante2]

what battery life do you get with these settings?

[@madsisak]

Sticking to Huawei, just due to the 2 week battery. Dno why more people aren't copying this. Sure, I don't have google Assistant. But I'm using that on my pixel anyway.

[@Eccentech]

For a fitness watch... this thing sure does suck at the 1 thing they heavily advertise it as. A fitness watch lol.

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Thanks for the video. Got pixel watch 2 today. It works but alarm from android phone wont sync to watch.

[@kisarunihofmannndosi5327]

I'm crying because I still miss a heart rate sensor as accurate as the one from the apple watch. Measuring heart rate variability (hrv) here is very limited but its what I need for my individual use case.

[@richardpell]

I was about to do the big nasty with this pretty girl and we were really getting into it and my Pixel Watch 2 was like "Hey, you okay? Deep breaths? Want to log how you're feeling?"

[@Windows98R]

Personally, I excused the short comings because of how often and how deep the Pixel Watch goes on discount (sometimes free if you buy it through promotions). Sure for MSRP, the pain points shine but for 150 or 200 it really doesn’t. That being said, there’s no day it will beat out my Apple Watch but it also isn’t getting curb stomped by it either. And if I consider the 700$ price difference, I can’t be too harsh to my Pixel watch.

[@umanghirani6384]

Looking to get the pixel watch 2 because of improved battery life,

[@simontoseland7935]

I got the Google smartwatch 2 free included with my Google pixel 8 pro phone

[@umanghirani6384]

I got my pixel 6a in January this year

[@DonArkadi]

Switched from Galaxy Watch4, love the light weight and size contrary to other opinions. Also step counter is twice as good.

[@FractalPrism.]

Cant reverse charge from the pixel like the pw1, why? Circular face sucks for a screen, everything is cut off, everything is tiny; make the screen square with square corners Needing to pay for fitbit sub is stupid, if i already bought the thing, it shouldnt cost MORE to use the thing; just make it free, you already need to pay for a cell plan! NO MORE FKN SUBS.

[@PaulHo]

What about Google Fit though?

[@TrussJesus]

😂😂😂

[@nternalPractice]

Why does NOBODY talk about the fact the cellular connectivity is COMPLETERLY UNRELIABLE?

[@UweRoclawski]

Is it rocket science to give us the option to charge automatically until 85% like every electric car can do?

[@petersoliman3365]

Are you will smith?

[@Chediak-Higashi]

tell us whether Whatsapp calls are available?? tell us whether we can reply to notifications or not????? tell us how 4G LTE works??? this a weird review, you skipped the most important parts of a smartwatch review. what about ECG??

[@darkspectre1]

So I think this is a worthy upgrade from their first iteration. Price wise it's also great since they offer in most places a decent trade in value for the Pixel Watch 1. I very much appreciate all the many upgrades especially battery life and the upgraded CPU, however there is one thing albeit minor that it is missing. And I'm sure at some point it will be added since it's only a server side change. So one of the things I appreciate on Apple Watches (I'll never own an Apple product but I can appreciate its tech) is that whenever a navigation session is started whether from a phone or from Carplay, it automatically follows on the watch. So for the Pixel watch, only if you initiated a navigation session from the phone (or the watch itself) does it show on the watch. But for some reason, when initiating a navigation session from Android Auto, it does not show on the watch. You can't even opt to manually make it do so. I would say, likely similar to most people, I use navigation through Android Auto most of if not all the time. So this would be a nice addition to an already fantastic looking and working smartwatch. The only other thing I would want is a slightly bigger size, but for now it doesn't bug me enough not to purchase it. Thanks again for your awesome review!

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

I wonder if they'd ever add that. My thinking is that in theory the hierarchy of safety when it comes to navigation is probably AA/car play >> watch > phone. For that reason I can't really see AA navigation letting you fiddle around on your wrist. Not saying I agree but I'd imagine that's the thinking behind the scenes.

[@1.blazeIT]

I work 16-hour shifts and have owned the apple watch and frontier. Both die within the workday, or I end up with 10-12%.

[@steveeglon]

I've been sent one with my pixel 8 pro but can't decide whether to open it out sell it. I've got a fitbit sense which seems to do what I need and the battery lasts ages. I'm really unhappy that Google have removed the csv data downloads though I've now no way of downloading and recording my steps!

[@GavinSwick]

Google offered preorders a $100 trade in credit for my ancient Fitbit Sense 2. I also had $100 credit from my last purchase, so I was able to get the Pixel Watch 2 for $150. In that regard, it is a steal. I have turned off a lot of the additional bells and whistles and my battery life is currently hitting the 2 day mark flat; that is barely passable to me. The watch face at 41mm is also far too small for my large wrist. Functionality and all other aspects of the watch seem to be great; but the battery life might bug me enough in the long run to cut my losses and switch to the Sense 2 or the newest Charge. If the face was 2mm bigger or more, and the battery was 150% larger, this would be the perfect watch for me. But for now, coming from the Versa 2 which still had 3+ days of battery life after 4 years of use, the Pixel Watch 2 makes me wonder how "smart" I need my smartwatch to be.

[@fantasythinkerfan]

Great review bro, appreciate it. Also solid music choices 👌

[@justthestuff3324]

I just want a watch with 7+ days battery, basic step tracking and touchless pay. No other fancy sensors with wild inconsistencies. At the moment im rocking a Garmin with 7 days battery life the step tracking im looking for but no touchless pay. I refuse to buy a more expensive Garmin because of their need to use Garmin Pay instead of Google Wallet. If not for this, I would get a better Garmin.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

Lol

[@silh0vettes]

I'm skipping the PW2 and waiting for the PW3 just like I skipped the Pixel 7 Pro.

[@make725daily1]

You're a genuine trailblazer! 🌌 -- "Courage is vital, as success and risk are intertwined.."

[@MarcoEmm]

That's ok, but, why is Will Smith reviewing the Pixel Watch 2 ? lol.

[@mattcampbell5148]

There is no way to turn the sound completely off. The alarm and the timer sound are permanently on. In my opinion that makes this watch the worst on the market.

[@7anishleo]

Thanks for the great review. Subscription to see data that other watches offer for free? No thank you.

[@vc9105]

Does anyone wear it on the under side of your arm. And if so, does it still work correctly?

[@kelvinsikombe4847]

If only I could afford one....I'd use it for my running 🏃‍♂️

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Thanks good review. Waiting for mine to arrive. Finally a review commenting on phone calls.

[@krosskinetic]

I got the watch thanks to promotion that came with Pixel 8 Pro preorder and i love it so far. Battery is 100% better now. Easy 1 day

[@GiovanniToso26]

Do you know if it can detect swimming strokes? Thanks

[@Albertmars32]

Ill wait til the pixel watch gen 5

[@RUmlas]

The Fitbit subscription is a deal breaker. Garmin at least has free fitness tracking. I got the Pixel watch 2 with the deal on a Pro 8. Thought this Watch 2 might replace my Garmin Forerunner 235 but I might use both exclusively.

[@ivanwong7456]

Wdym? Pixel watch fitbit has free tracking too. Only training videos, stress management and some other gimmicks are locked behind the paywall.

[@josephpepe2607]

Why are you THAT broke

[@chickenpoop4626]

Unfortunately reverse wireless charging your pixel watch with your phone was really janky and did not really work, so I like the compromise with the pin system if that means it charges faster.

[@TheIndulgers]

2023 overpriced subscription model, 2015 bezels. No thanks.

[@kostjaG]

pre order gift by bying pixel 8 pro. yes please!

[@vwjon]

I almost want to cancel my order after watching this.

[@mattdagger1480]

Will never ever pay for that stupid Fitbit premium. Totally dumb in my opinion. If you're gonna buy a 350$ watch you need to offer the same or more that the apple watch ecosystem does. I will never buy the premium version for my pixel watch 2 ever.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

The Apple Watch, the phone you use it with, and the accessories are more expensive. Not to mention Apple has paid services to use with the watch. Yea, makes perfect economic sense to not pay for Fitbit Premium, but pay the higher prices for the Apple products. Stick to the gym bro.

[@biggranny000]

I love mine, just hate how it doesn't have wireless charging, because I know pins will wear out overtime, and the charger just kind it sucks because it's a specific orientation. If they stuck to wireless charging I could charge my watch though my phone on battery share or put it in my pixel stand.

[@rrnaBo]

with that battery life its not worth it

[@JoseOrtiz-ht4sn]

Gratis siii, por 400 euros es un robo.

[@xitwoundzzz]

I swear six or sevn months ago i heard they were being foced to change the fitbit sub because of a lawsuit. I started my trial thinking maybe premium would be dead by the time the trial was over. Soo wtf happend? Still holding our data hostage i guess. Glad that lawsuit did a lot

[@SiPollard]

Why does it have to be so ugly?

[@SneezingEagle]

Not quite there yet imo

[@gageabdul]

I agree. Definitely heading in the right direction but just not there yet

[@Mavczers]

If it wasn't that ugly :(

[@claudiabailey5302]

I had to stop wearing the pixel watch 2 as it stared irritating my skin. Which usually is a sign for me that there is a trace of nickel at the back of the watch. I luv it I just can’t wear it anymore.

[@hetoge]

As a truck driver I found that this watch adds around 400 to 500 steps per hour and I'm not walking just sitting there surly with how things progress in tech they should know that us humans cannot walk or run at 50 to 60 mph for 4.5 hours

[@David-jm3ez]

wtf who would reverse battery charge from a watch rn It has a very small battery compared to anything. The only problem I can recognize is being unable to charge it every where

[@markvillarreal6005]

I like the look and the all the functions, but the only thing that is stopping me from buying it is the size of the watch face. Apple and Samsung both have larger versions of their watches. So for now I will just have to settle for a large Samsung until Google gets their act together.

[@faarao44]

Step in right direction but: too small watch face, no option for sapphire crystal glass, battery life too bad, no wireless charging, subscription model

[@deany1980]

Google owns the patents for Pebble watch, no? That thing is old, and even then had a 10 day battery

[@johnmilner0859]

The biggest disappointment and reason not to get it is battery life. That should have been addressed and it hasn’t been. 24 hours!!

[@Cotronixco]

Anyone know why there is no second hand or display, or hourly chime?

[@ps3301]

Wait for pixel 3!!

[@lindseyworsnop2303]

When someone texts you does it display the photo, or do you still need to open your phone for that. With the second gen improving battery life, I am seriously thinking about a switch from the traditional fitbit to this.

[@jdsmith2k7]

Trying to decide if I should keep my galaxy watch 5 pro or switch to the pixel watch 2 which I got for free as part of pixel 8 promo

[@devilmaycry383]

Since i have a galaxy S23 ultra the galaxy watch would be ideal i do like the look of the pixel watch 2.

[@TheNoob.07]

Not good enough

[@mn8635]

Why nobody is talking about the fact that sleep mode on pixel and the watch arent synced ?

[@jschrr]

cool bro

[@psbasker5745]

What made ?

[@TaksobieDan]

Is it worth it - for full price asked - no. If it would be added free to Pixel 8 and 8 pro yes or if it would on sale (with 80% off the original price).

[@srbell67]

Hi. You're aware one can use a Galaxy Watch w a Pixel, right?

[@vynneve]

Watching this to try and understand why people want these. And I still don't get it why do you need, or even want, a smart watch??? Beside the more detailed vitals that it can take, like O2 SATs?, you can get all that information just from your phone. You can track sleep... From phone. I guess it sort of makes sense if you are SUPER into fitness, specifically just tracking fitness (to which I would suggest reevaluating your priorities lol. Being that obsessed with fitness sort of defeats the purpose of exercising *in order to live your life healthily*) Maybe I'm missing some things it can do? But ya I do not understand why anyone wants one of these. Let alone pay $300+ for one. Honestly feels like a scam lmao, hyping up this next to useless $300 wrist band. I would rather get a really nice piece of gold jewelry, at least that looks nice.

[@SamKhan786]

Tbh honest I've owned many watches but prefer the apple and most of the times my use of the watch is literally just for when I'm busy doing stuff and I can't always pull my phone out just having the watch there to see whose calling or texting makes it alot easier also at times my phones on charge and I'm going shower or something I can have my watch with me and answer calls or see what's going on when I'm just out and about and can't be asked pulling my phone out coz of the cold a touch of a button on the watch I can change songs etc etc list goes on lol

[@NNN_OUS]

magnets to connect charging is far easier to use compare to normal wireless charge.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Subscription needed to get all the data it collects... That's a HARD pass from me! 😂👍🏻

[@hdtravel1]

I love my new Pixel Watch 2 - a must have upgrade - get it today - it rocks !!

[@pabloscloud]

You can get through a whole day without compromises: charge the watch every day

[@JiaNaDaRen15]

I'll see if I can wait, but the lack of wireless charging and no optional bigger screen makes me want to hold out for something better.

[@Ash-pn7vd]

What a daft decision regarding the wireless charging

[@xx-qs1ij]

What is the difference with Xiaomi watch 2 pro ?

[@fredriks91]

Is it possible to connect a chest strap from Garmin or Polar? Seems like the option is gone in Wear OS 4

[@tonytschanz5642]

Just want to thank you for such a masterful and packed review. I learned a lot for the watch just got with my Pixel 8 Pro.

[@GabeJohnson91]

Why did my comment get removed lol

[@pikijakob1]

I am quite happy with PW1 and its battery life. I actually prefer screen being off. If battery on PW2 would last a few days, than this would be a selling point for me.

[@HiPlains1]

Wear OS is a pig for power. Battery life is trash. I had a Pixel watch and couldn't return it fast enough. Ended up with an amazfit GTR 4 which does donuts around that crap. Bigger screen, crystal clear phone calls/text and great fitness app etc.. and I only charge it a few times a month. Pixel's one size (small) fits all is a joke. Google should just stay with anrdroid and software upgrades and let other oems deal with the HW end.

[@josephpepe2607]

@@HiPlains1 yeah don’t build your own ecosystem just do the OEM’s a favor, make all of their software for em for next to zero dollars. Makes perfect sense 😂

[@HiPlains1]

@@josephpepe2607 LOL. Googles most profitable product has and always will be search ads. Over 150 billion/year. And that is from their software end. Zero dollars? Don't even know why I respond to such a stupid commit.

[@deverilwallen9656]

I'm not paying for no subscription 😢

[@shahezahmed9960]

which phone are you using in this review?

[@JacobFrodsham]

No wireless charging is a no from me.

[@jonwilliams6996]

That screen getting cracked in no time

[@dasfreutmich1]

Wow. Your audio recording quality is crisp even with those bluetooth headphones. Which ones are those ?

[@NM_rocker]

Looks like Pixel buds pro to me

[@ChineseWinnie]

seeing how hard it is to sell, no its not

[@ciprianos4]

Seems cool after you describe it.

[@_Epictetus_]

Does the step counter still add 50k steps?