Google Pixel Watch 2 (Previous Model) with the Best of Fitbit - Heart Rate Tracking, Stress Management, Safety Features - Android Smartwatch - Matte Black Aluminum Case - Obsidian Active Band - WI-FI

I've been using this watch for about a year now. I deliberately went with the Pixel Watch 2 even though the third version was already available because of the price—and honestly, its features were more than enough for me. Now the Watch 4 is available, but my 2 is still very relevant to me. The key here is value. The newer models have brighter screens and slightly better battery life, but for daily use, the Watch 2 holds up great. I get my full 24 hours of battery (which is all I need since I charge it during my morning shower) and the performance is still snappy thanks to the upgraded chip. The Fitbit integration is flawless. The heart rate tracking is accurate for my runs, and the sleep tracking is consistent. I have access to all the core Wear OS apps I need, like Google Wallet and Maps. If you're looking for a top-tier Android smartwatch experience but don't want to pay the newest flagship price, snagging a Pixel Watch 2 is the smart move. You aren't missing out on anything truly essential. It's a great, dependable piece of tech.

I had to replace my aging Galaxy S3 Frontier which is at it's end of life. I love that watch! I was going to get either a Galaxy S6 Pro or a Pixel Watch 2. After much soul searching, I knew I had to make a decision. so the gambler in me decided to try something new. I'm glad I did! Now clearly, a watch released less than 6 months ago is going to out perform one released 6 or 7 years ago. But the improvement in performance is remarkable. It's faster responding, pairs quickly and easily with my Pixel 6a smartphone, and has superior software. It's really the software that makes the smartwatch useful and productive. And to Samsung's credit, they kept my old war horse's software current. But, the Fitbit software is much more modern than Samsung Health. It can scan barcode label on food packages when I record what I eat and it is much more flexible in terms of how the nutrient servings list is recorded. And that means less manual calculations when trying adjust servings from grams to, say, ounces. Heart monitoring is more accurate, stair climbing is much more accurate, and sleep monitoring is actually usable. It might be the advancements in sensor quality rather than the software algorithms. But I do trust the results more. Charging the battery is FAST. I get about 36 hours of life from the battery, on about 45 minutes of charging. Twenty minutes of charging while I shower in the morning will give me about 12 hours of battery life. The wireless magnetic charger is a little different from the Samsung watch, but it is very functional. The user needs to make sure that the crown and stem is parallel to the power cord, and once the watch is about an inch away from the charger, the charger is drawn to the watch magnetically and it leaps up and connects to the watch. This is not BS on my part, it happens everyday. Only once has this connection not been made perfectly. The PW 2, is smaller and lighter, physically. It's about the size of a traditional men's mechanical dress watch. My ancient eyes can see the slightly smaller screen with ease. My arthritic gorilla fingers akso have no problem manipulating the screen. It is comfortable to wear long term, even to bed, for sleep monitoring. It offers a more classy and elegant appearance than the larger and sportier S6 Pro. I was comfortable with the new user interface within a day or two; so I think people coming from another brand won't have a huge learning curve. Like the Pixel Smartphones, Google uses a simple and uncluttered interface that I found very intuitive. I am quite pleased with my purchase,and can recommend it to others.

So I quickly learned after getting the watch a few days ago to go into the watch's settings, click battery, and turn on the battery saver. To have your watch come on, you gently tap the screen or press the crown button. This has greatly improved the battery life. But YOU shouldn't have to do that with a watch that costs this much. On the plus side, you can change just about every setting imaginable, and the Fitbit is a nice touch (despite most of the good features behind a subscription service). That's called Google greed. You'll get used to it. They're a monopoly for a reason. Using it to make and receive calls is awesome. Got a call the other day and was able to talk as I washed the dishes. No earbuds are required. The person who called me said the audio was great. I highly recommend this if you don't mind the craptacular battery life. I'm surprised they didn't fix it with a software update. Something is feasting on the power. Or they went with the lowest bidder for parts. Oh, if you have fat fingers or medium-sized ones, forget about the keyboard. LOL. You'll need a stylus (yes they work). The speech-to-text is very good but you have to remember to say "period" or "comma" when composing messages. If you don't, it'll be one long sentence without proper punctuation. You can even say "heart emoji" and it'll insert that. You can also go back and edit the message with your fingers and use the keyboard to correct mistakes. I'll update my review if needed and the longer I use it. Oh, the ECG works and is very cool. Even the sleep monitor caught my apnea.

+Très bonne montre, bonne performance, très fluide, permet de compter ses pas, avoir des infos sur son sommeil, voir notre rythme cardiaque, etc +On peut aussi répondre aux appels messenger par exemple et la qualité audio est vraiment pas mal +On peut utiliser google map et même télécharger des map hors ligne, donc si jamais votre téléphone manque de batterie et que vous êtes perdu, vous pouvez avoir le gps sur votre montre +Elle fit bien avec tout, j'aime bien son look perso, pas trop grosse, pas trop petite - La batterie dure moyennement longtemps, environ 32h sans le always on display, mais au moins elle recharge quand même assez vite

Upgrading from an old Galaxy Gear S2 to the Pixel Watch 2 has been a pretty drastic change, some of the features I really like, some not so much. To start off, the battery life is reasonable. I don't use always on display, and I'm not constantly getting notifications (I'm selective as to what pushes to my watch) and I get 2 full days of use out of it. Charging is quick and I usually plug it in while I have a shower and drink my morning coffee. The fitness tracking is great and accurate, however what I strongly dislike is the need for a Fitbit subscription. It did come with 1 year for free, but I'll be curious to see how functional it really is after that subscription ends. Sleep tracking is just okay in my opinion, it often tracks me reading a book as being asleep. I get that I'm not moving much during that time, but my old watch never made that mistake. One handy feature is the ability to download music to the watch so I can listen while on a walk and don't need to take my phone. Being phone free is really nice sometimes. I just got a pair of pixel ear buds (yes, I'm fully bought into the Google eco system now) and the switching between phone and watch is seamless. Overall, I'm happy with the watch, but for the price, I kind of expected a more premium experience vs. my old Samsung and I'm just not feeling like it was that big of an upgrade considering how many years the two devices are apart.

The pixel watch 2 has a great, simple and clean design and functions well. Due to its small size and light feel, sleep tracking is not a problem as you can easily forget it's there. The biometrics seem to be good, all the regular / expected tracking is there, as well as an AFib detection and ECG features. I was worried you would need Fitbit premium to use all the features but from my perspective Fitbit premium seems useless, and you can use your watch to its fullest without. Keep in mind this watch is small, if you want a bulky watch this is not it. I use mine with my pixel 7 pro, and have had no issues, haptics are great, battery is slightly over 24 hrs with default settings (or so I found). I'd recommend finding a silicone stand to put the charger cord in to keep everything organized.

Medically, I needed to monitor my heart rate closely, and this watch has been perfect. It's built with good quality materials, rock-hard faceplate, and a comfortable strap to wear 24 hours a day. A lot better quality than the old fitbits. I also appreciate the smart features like custom alarms, phone finder, activity modes, answering calls on my watch like Dick Tracy. haha

Let me begin by laying some groundwork. I'm deep into the Google platform. 5 phones since the first pixel, 3, 5, 6 and 7pro. Pixel tablet, and to many numerous home products to list as well as pitches for gifts for family and friends. To say I'm a fanboy is in understatement. This is the first time I'm disappointed in the product. Firstly, the watch OS is amazing. I love the watch. Unfortunately it's the case that was the let down. Specifically the part where the watch band connects. There are tiny ridges that it connects to. I didn't like the silicone band for dressier events so I bought a leather one to occasionally change. It the 13 months that I've had the watch, I've changed it 3 times. Little did I know that they edges are not strong. They wore out and the band keeps popping off. It started a few months ago and got to the point where I can't wear the watch anymore. Watches are meant to be worn for years not 13 months. I love this watch so I figured I would just find out how I could get it repaired. I called Google hoping that I could pay for repairs. They don't have this option. After spending about 40 mins on the phone with Google, I discovered that I missed my warranty by a month, completely my fault, but the would escalate my call and see what they can do. Honestly I just want this watch repaired but the service agent said it wasn't possible but he made it seem like there was more that could be done. At this point, I really didn't think anything could be done. I got thinking that I wasn't even sure that I would want to buy another watch if it couldn't keep up with such everyday wear. He came back on the phone and had good news, they could offer me a credit towards the purchase of another watch at the Google store. The credit would show up later on my account. I asked again, just to clarify, was there no way to just repair this watch. I'm sort of attached to it and it seems like such a waste to replace it. Again, nothing they could do so i accepted the credit. I got off the phone thinking, WOW, after all these years of buying Google and being a dedicated customer, I guess they go above and beyond to keep their customers. I was so impressed. I guess I'll buy the exact same one since other than the clasp, I had no issues. Today I opened my Google account and saw the credit... $20. Another watch is $250 What a slap in the face. They way he was talking on the phone, it sounded like a credit for another watch. When he first said it was out of warranty, I automatically figured I missed out and accepted that. It was the agent that convinced me otherwise. I won't be touching that credit just on principle. That one interaction completely tainted my love of Google. Sorry for the long rant. Buyer beware, don't change the watch band as they are not made to do that.