The Ultimate Google Pixel Watch 2 Review After Over 2 Weeks, A Detailed Review

[@CuratedwithClaire]

I think I'm the only one that's glad they haven't made it larger 😅 (ofc would be nice to have options!)

[@MNM2884nick]

It's perfect for me, sucks for bigger people

[@JamesSymmonds]

I've got big hands and I can't complain about the size of the PW. (I now have had both.) By the time I put a bumper case on it, it doesn't matter.

[@Dgafsranger]

41mm is in the bigger range even Rolex most are 41mm yes of course some different ones but that's the average and they can't make it to big as they expect people to put a case on it making it even bigger typically 39mm is for smaller frames people or just very skinny people

[@igray5311]

So many watches out there are geared towards a more masculine take & I like that this one is geared more to those with smaller frames.

[@NOLATechy]

Battery life has really improved significantly from Pixel Watch 1. I put my watch on last night at 10pm with 100% battery life. I did the sleep tracking with it and have been wearing the watch all day with Always On Display turned on. It's now 2pm and I still have 65% battery.

[@carsonj4031]

I just unboxed my 8 pro with my pixel watch. This will be my first smartwatch since the moto 360 came out 9 years ago. Definitely a bit of an upgrade. Thanks for the walkthrough.

[@Silette-2011]

smart watches are so nice.

[@Pfannkuchenkanone]

The Pixel Watch 2 will replace my beloved Huawei Watch (1)

[@JasonSimmons]

Digging the dual color bands. great review

[@TKBay]

Thanks! yea I like it as well. keeping it unique.

[@BarryJohnson]

Thanks for the heads up on battery life. I know some had issues making it back to the charger in 24 hours. Great video.

[@TKBay]

yes, this still a daily charge type of a watch but, but the downtime is short and they are working on making it last longer. Glad to have sir

[@BarryJohnson]

@@TKBay Well put. There is progress being made.

[@synchron9019]

I charge my Garmin Watch every 16 days 😂

[@GiovanniToso26]

@TKBay can you tell us how it works for swimming? I had the first gen of the Pixel Watch, and it could not measure lengths well. I left the old one because of the battery, should I buy this new one? Can I use it to track sleep and use it the next day? When do you usually charge it?

[@angcful]

What a review! Kudos to you. You've covered almost everything.

[@TKBay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itsmegordy]

Great review. I would've upgraded to the Pixel watch 2 (I have the first one) but I too was hoping for a slightly bigger watch. It looks a bit dinky. But google saved me money so I guess I can be happy. I'll keep my Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel watch 1 for another year. Not had any issues with either. 👍

[@TKBay]

I will say that I got used to it after some time and this is very nice. also you have a point $300 is $300, and it's free on preorders rn

[@jexxy1806]

100% with you on the size... But after using my Pixel watch 1 you get use to the smaller size and there are some benefits. But yes I wish they made a 44-45mm one.

[@allorangeone]

I didn't realize it was smaller. That actually interests me. I h8 having a big heavy lug on my wrist. But in wish it had more gestures like a Tic watch does.

[@Little_Britain74]

I have the Pro 7 and Pixel Watch.. I upgraded to Pro 8 and Pixel Watch 2... Tbh for the $$$ I wouldn't buy into the hype too much. I thought they would both be much bigger upgrades than they actually are.

[@Dgafsranger]

​@@jexxy1806can get cases that make it bigger

[@martinhawrylkiewicz2025]

Great vid! How often do you have to charge it? I am still using my old Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 classic....

[@vrizwan]

Brilliant review, in-depth and well edited, subscribed!!!

[@Conseption]

Thanks for the review. Lots of information and clear opinions but you still allow viewers to decide.

[@TKBay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidreasons9730]

OMG... Thank You ..I'm Old and first smart watch... 2 weeks just getting to know about it..Thank You

[@CoolieThaDon]

Thanks!!!! Was wondering if the cases fit Thanks for explaining!! 🎉

[@TKBay]

Glad I could help!

[@eulehund99]

The pins on the charger are really cool for developers, as they allow data transfer.

[@Quasar_QSO]

Nice tip about the option to flip the watch. I had to do that with the first gen version too because I accidentally called 911 after the back of my hand pressed the button 5 times while working on a task that made my wrist bend back.😄

[@areamer02]

What case/screen protector are you using in the last section of the video? It fits pretty well with the silicone band. I'm looking for something similar for added protection.

[@johnhornemadrid]

Ringke. I use it for mine and it's saved my watch many times.

[@CaliskanHasan78]

Hi.. Great review, thanks for that 👍👍👍 At 5 :08 min you're showing ja cover for the Pixel Watch 2 which fit's pretty fine, do you have a link for that ??

[@mosfear]

Thanks for the comprehensive overview. Last week I ordered a pre-release Pixel 8 Pro (to replace my aging Galaxy 7 Edge running Android 8). As a result, I'm also expecting a Pixel Watch 2 thrown in as part of the deal. My only experience to date with smart watches has been with a Samsung Watch 2 so I've no experience of anything more up to date. I'm looking forward to exploring the capabilities offered with the enhanced watch sensors. I'm also curious as to what functionality I can expect if I don't opt for a Fitbit Premium account. Also, the idea of an always on display sounds good, but it'd be nicer if it had an option to switch itself off when the ambient light level dropped significantly such as when I turn in for the day (I never did feel comfortable turning on the Samsung with a twist of the wrist). Lastly, I've mixed feelings over the fact neither the watch nor the Pixel 8 Pro ship with a charger. It would have been nice if Google included one at a preferential price if ordered with a new phone for those that needed one.

[@visualadventures1998]

How do you like your pixel 8 pro? I've had mine for a week now and it's glitchy and the touch screen is very unresponsive. I ordered a pixel 2 watch with it as well but ended up returning it because after extensive research I found that you have to pay for the Fitbit workouts which were quite limited. From what I could find, I ended up ordering a Garmin. By the way, I had the pixel 6 pro 7pro and loved both of those. The cameras are without question the best in the industry.

[@mosfear]

@@visualadventures1998 It finally showed up on Dec 24th, so I'm still getting used to it. On the plus side it's so much more responsive than my old Galaxy 7 Edge, but the downside is I have several apps that can't port across, plus it would be nice if the Pixel allowed 'one tap' to put the screen to sleep. I also dislike the fact I can't switch off the 'audio/visual tell-tale Google baked into Android from v.12 that shows when another app controls my camera. Too much to ask for a simulator app under which I could run older apps I guess..

[@skymitch89]

When it comes to the always on display, as long as the Pixel Watch 2 has a similar feature as the Galaxy watch's "wakeup gesture" where you just twist your wrist to wakeup the display, then I wouldn't need the always on display.

[@Luiggie_OD]

It does. I have the first watch and it's a setting you can toggle on or off.

[@QIANMINNAN]

I like the Pixel Watch 2, but I prefer the Apple Watch Ultra 2 because it has a larger screen, a longer battery life, and more health and fitness features.

[@KevinFelker]

My preset band was the short one. I was like is this a tourniquet???!!! Then I put the long one on.

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

I had the original Pixel watch and I liked it. I bought a Galaxy Watch 6 Classic larger size and I love it. I pre-ordered a Pixel 8 pro and I'm getting a Pixel 2 as part of the deal. However, after the reviews I will be sticking with the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and selling the Pixel Watch 2. I appreciate the changes under the hood, but the performance and battery life on the original Pixel were fine for me. The lack of a larger size as well as those same huge bezels will keep me with the Galaxy Watch.

[@ytubereader]

Do you think cases for the 1st gen will be compatible for the 2nd gen? I see you used one in this video, and put on a link in the description, but the one the description specifies that it shouldn't be compatible with the 2nd gen. Also, some articles mentioned their incompatibilities.

[@stephenarndt307]

Hello, I am able to reuse my 1st Gen case on my Watch 2 👍

[@madmiky2]

I have a tesla as well, is there a way to keep my phone calls through my car instwad of going through the watch? Or do i just have to keep the disable phone calls always on. I also heard you can put it on airplane mode when you drive?

[@chrismorel1837]

Nice video! Can i connect a cardio band monitor? Or import gpx file? Tnx

[@Physics072]

Never mentioned updating the watch. It takes over 2 hours as the phone and watch will set it up for blue tooth before wifi is even an option. It no where says (Please use wifi before blue tooth as its 200KB/sec transfer rate vs 50,000 KB/s of wifi. But that was left out of the video, thanks.

[@AndreaVeridiani]

Great review, great communication. Thanks

[@TKBay]

Much appreciated!

[@perhenrikahlen9094]

I heard the cases for first watch doesn't fit pixel watch 2. Something with everything being positioned slightly different. Does anyone know?

[@matrix1169a]

Hi. Setup mine this morning and the speaker is terrible. How's your speaker? Mine is worse first gen. I think I have a dud to be honest. Thanks

[@paulefc1971]

The great thing about the Pixel watch 2 is that theyre ten a penny on ebay, just picked up a brand new, unopened one for £175, i had the PW1 but only kept it for a week, battery life, size and bezels really annoyed me, i will give this another go due to slightly better battery life although i have the SGW6 dlassic with 3 day battery life and the Garmin Venu 2 plus with a 5 day battery life if i prefer

[@alrightdave6135]

Yes, people got them free with pixel 8 and then sold on ebay. Win win

[@DJ_Darkstar]

Fossil Gen 6 has Google Assistant AND Alexa. I pre ordered the TB Pixel 8 pro and it comes with this watch. I hope I like it better than my fossil Gen 5&6

[@TKBay]

congrats and thanks for letting me know about the Fossil Gen 6

[@Mike.Tech.]

Its much better than the gen 6

[@TheRupti]

even if I dont own the Pixel Watch 2 right now, I would assume that it's way faster than the Fossil Gen 6 - after the last update it becomes terribly laggy

[@grimplate]

Very detailed review thanks!

[@Eflodur]

primarily I am interested in health/stress tracking and long battery life. In terms of health/stress tracking the sense 2 is as good as the watch 2 but the sense 2 has a far battery life although the battery capacity is much smaller. What if I turn on all the tracking possibilities for health tracking also the cEda and sleep tracking on both devices but turn off everything else possible for energy safing which device would then have the longer battery life?

[@TommeeKnocker]

My mobile contract is running out soon so hoping to maybe snag a free watch of some kind with a mobile phone deal, do you think I would notice much of an upgrade from a Samsung watch 1, and would this watch have a more acurate heart sensor as my samsung one has always been all over the place. Which watch has the most accurate watch heart sensor and which watch is the best watch if choosing any?

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Thanks very helpful video, waiting for my watch to come in the mail

[@NigelNaughton]

Did you find that the LTE version reduces battery life a lot on your version 1? I think it's pretty stupid they have the proprietary charger. Being able to charge it with any wireless battery source would be so much easier and accommodating. If you forget the cable you are screwed.

[@Mike.Tech.]

Is the speaker still rubbish like the first watch?

[@bjorncruz180]

Thanks for an awesome review. What kind of case are you using for the Pixel watch? Looks nice and clean.

[@maarteneh]

As a Pixel user I'd like to use this watch, but I'm not going to pay for a Fitbit subscription just to fully use an already pricey watch. This way of making money is really disgusting.

[@brunojcm]

there's very little behind the subscription, what would you miss in not having the subscription?

[@heyitsmefaru]

Can we respond to calls from the wifi version,does it have speakers on it

[@uklondon4344]

all functions work perfectly with Samsung phone ? Same as Pixel phone

[@jamiesplinter8758]

Does he cover call quality voice to text ect or nope ?

[@AaronCrawford]

Wondering if is worth taking advantage of the Pixel Watch 1 tradein offered by Google

[@TKBay]

you get better hardware with the 2 over the 1 and I feel its worth it.

[@AiuRkx]

I miss a bigger model, 44mm or 45mm would have been great. Thanks for this review!

[@harsha_2k]

What if there is no fitbit premium am i able to access that fitbit application and track entire data??

[@mustafatunc3297]

Great review, thank you very much!

[@darkdragonite1419]

I wish there was a pixel watch pro with a bigger screen, more battery life and features.

[@chinomsowonder]

Please a quick question: is the difference between the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and the Pixel Watch 2 so much based on your usage?

[@PinoWilber]

I have one at home right now from the pixel 8 pro preorder bundle. Not sure if I should open it. I have a Fitbit Versa 3 and a Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active. Right now I'm using the versa 3, not sure which one of those two is more accurate but versa at least tries to give me altitude information. Charging it daily is my biggest fear. Especially when this isn't even considering a 9 hour hike.... can I use the pixel watch 2 for such long activities? 🤷‍♂😭

[@PinoWilber]

can't watch the whole video right now but i came to the point 2 days without always on... I don't need always on, so... maybe I'll open the package 🤔🙂

[@scupking]

I got it with my P8P. I dont see the point of the watch. I had it on last week but never used it. This week its just sitting on my desk...

[@silvaignis24]

I'm excited for mine to come in. Unfortunately when I ordered it my email said it would be November before I got it. Im hoping that itll come earlier!

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

for me the problem will always be battery life, i couldn't deal with 1 to maybe max 3 days if lucky with some watches.... i will not wear it because it will always be empty xD

[@TKBay]

I completely understand your concern about battery life. It's definitely an important factor to consider when choosing a smartwatch.

[@Cazik86]

Good review video. Keep up the good work.

[@stb3987]

Is it truly 40% better the fitness tracking?

[@TKBay]

tracking seems more responsive, and auto tracking kick up and got all my workouts. I see it as being more responsive for sure.

[@BlizzardWind99]

I like qi wireless more as I can charge my pixel buds pro with it

[@SearlesHernandez]

The 4-pin connector is similar to the Fitbit sense 5.

[@TKBay]

Yes, this make a better solution to Fitbit users to mover to Wear OS at the end

[@tancam1231]

The pins constantly fail unfortunately.

[@HighUpInLarderLake]

I see your also waiting for your Poetic case lol I got the GUARDIAN one on the way.

[@shs747]

If I have to choose galaxy whatch 6 classic or this one and I do have small wrists what do I go with? I do like the rotating bezel on the w6 but I can live without it.

[@Luiggie_OD]

Honestly if you have a Samsung phone go with the galaxy. If you have any other android phone, go with pixel watch. If you have apple go with apple watch. I tried the galaxy watch as a non Samsung user and I had to go out of my way to add things to get the Google apps as the default is Samsung apps.

[@shs747]

@@Luiggie_OD thanks, but I have used a wear os watch and the galaxy watch 1 and using it with a non-Samsung phone was not a problem. That being said, I'd imagine a Sams watch and phone combo is preferable.

[@Cariocekus]

Honestly what I am curious is how much you lose if you don't have the fitbit subscription. Cause i really don't need yet another subcription in my life, one that locks my data behind a paywall...

[@magososa997]

Which watch face are you using in the video?

[@JacobConkin]

Thanks for the review, but it feels like you rushed through it and didn't really "show" anything but more just "talk" about them. I found you speaking very quickly and couldn't understand some things you said. When you were scrolling through watch faces for example, you didn't really show any, which is what I was hoping for because I know there are new ones but you just swiped top to bottom really quickly rather than actually showing the new faces. Overall it was a good lengthy review, but I personally felt that you talked more than actually showing. I hope this review/comment helps you when creating future videos. :)

[@halcyondaystunes]

Rushed? But is the longest review of this watch on you tube. 😅

[@KushalPandya]

Is it repairable in case it breaks or that too is same as last year?

[@TKBay]

same last year design. so not repairable sadly

[@rodrigosigoli]

Hey TK! Great video, thanks for sharing. I noticed the Notifications section in your app doesn't have DND/Bedtime Mode sync available - Google said there would be. Did you get it later?

[@TKBay]

yes at the time of filming that feature was not on my watch yet, but it will be.

[@GoBrand0n]

Hard pass on fitness subscription..I have a Garmin that take cares of those valuable health data for free

[@blondiejam924]

I love the Google pixel watch im not getting the 2 as i have only just got the first addition in the sale for £200 im loving it so far i use Google assistant a lot to just ask to send a message or phone someone easy. What is the weight difference with the stainless steel and the new aluminium on the wrist i thought stainless was better as its more expensive if you buy the apple watch in stainless Steel im liking the bit of weight it gives after coming from the gw4 i use both now for difference reasons

[@TKBay]

with the pixel watch being one of the lightest watches on the market, you wont notice the weigh difference, I would say if you like watch 1 you will love watch 2 as it carries better hardware.

[@theresabuchanan4996]

Can't get mine synced with pixel 2 phone.I went by directions

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Is the fitbit app needed to use this watch? Is google fit not enough or different in some way?

[@sallevadorradman1938]

I'll get it when it's on sale.

[@michaelscanlon6553]

Im liking the mismatched bands

[@terryhughes7196]

I'll stick with my G-Shock. It keeps automatic time and I can beat the hell out of it and the battery is solar and never have to worry about that

[@ZZZZZZZKKKKKKKKKKK]

Which case do you have on the watch?

[@TKBay]

I got it here amzn.to/3PWDlnr

[@Quietprofessional1]

I would be getting some type of case for protection because this watch has no protection for the display or the sides

[@t19s]

Hey, can I use a charging station without these pins? :/

[@TKBay]

sadly no, the watch needs the connectors to charge.

[@niplob]

I am a proud pixel watch 2 owner😄

[@zaharizahariev]

Is it any good for swimming?

[@somemadcaaant]

Software seems great

[@justsmile2636]

شكرا صباحو .. والله تستاهل مليون لايك ❤

[@TKBay]

بارك الله فيك، شكرًا لك على مشاهدة الفيديو، ويومًا سعيدًا

[@kopfschuss881]

Everything from the wristband and charger is full in Fitbit haha

[@anthonyp.3486]

I have this and the paid Fitbit tracking commits me to resell it. I should have gotten a Samsung watch 6.

[@0xyZ_Official]

Can it finally wireless reverse charge on the Pixel Phones ?

[@SteveGaler]

The 1 could. The 2 can't

[@carlose2408]

Incorrect, the first could not do it either.

[@TelungPan]

I am dispointed for the first genernation, short battery is a disaster.

[@MiguelHernandez-tm6ue]

Great Watch amayzing battrery❤💯🔥⌚️

[@9Ayir]

I don't like the charger i prefer the magnetic more without any pins

[@TKBay]

same, but for faster charging this is the way, and it's more like other Fitbits now as well

[@MichaelCDavis1]

That battery life sounds tragic. So fitbit or galaxy watch 5 pro.

[@JulianStevens122]

Does anyone know how to silence the alarm on the watch so it only vibrates?? You can take the volume down to low but not off. I think this is a bug, you could turn it off on the original Pixel Watch.

[@marcoleford1214]

you not telling us the price of the watch

[@haomouji4115]

Two charging per week is minimum I could accept....

[@Anubislovesdubstep]

i subscribed when i saw your a dragonball fan

[@foeveryung21]

My battery life is horrendous

[@randomguy5284]

They need to at least make a 44mm watch. 41 is too small!

[@TheIndulgers]

2015 bezels. 2023 overpriced subscription model for basic features that should be included.

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-kr2yl]

Thank you for the review, but please sleep more!

[@alanznowski2287]

Not a great review. A lot of "I will come back to that later " and not enough focus on fitness tracking in terms actually using the GPS or stress management

[@albanbytyqi4973]

Very poor and convoluted watch - I was expecting so much better for a google product. It is a labyrinth to navigate - given there are so many smart watches out there I would have through google would have learned a bit. For sports activities - very limited information - for swimming - next to nothing. Thanks to amazon I got it to try it - I will be sending it back. They are amazing at marketing - slick marketing. The product is not a match to the costs or the hype.

[@maciejcichocki4535]

👍

[@TKBay]

thank you

[@tonkerdog1]

Too big for my little sister, too small for me. Ridiculous by Google to try and make a gender free watch in a man a woman world.

[@srbell67]

Still too small

[@eidiotwind2084]

SCV gang! lol

[@drwheycooler8423]

...you gotta get your hands down to a nail salon...

[@くまぱんだ-t7j]

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