The Apple Watch Series 9 just get a newfangled contender in Google ’s Pixel Watch 3 . Here ’s how the two smartwatches compare .
Even though Apple has long been at the top of the smartwatch roost thanks to the consistent finessing and expansion of its watchOS platform , the distance between the company and its competition is closer than ever .
Ever since Wear bone pick up a major boost under its 3.0 reinvention , Google ’s wearable platform has gone from posture to strength , and now the Pixel Watch 3 is here to show off exactly what can be done with it . Read on to see what separates the Pixel Watch 3 from theApple Watch Series 9 .
Size is no longer an issue
One thing that hold back thePixel Watch 2was that unlike most smartwatches nowadays , it could only be corrupt in a single 41 millimeter sizing . For the Pixel Watch 3 , Google ’s at long last wreak its smartwatch into the modern era with two size of it options : 41 mm and 45 mm .
Even though it fall out a more square figure overall , the Apple Watch Series 9 adheres to the same size conventions so now you do n’t have to interest about deciding which vigil is a better sized pairing for your wrist .
Pixel Watch has more robust Google integration
This should come as no surprisal to anyone give the Pixel Watch 3 is a Google manufactured gadget after all , but with Google ’s armed service being as popular as they are , the Pixel Watch 3 is likely to be a expert buy in this area .
Unlike the Pixel Watch 2 , the Watch 3 can now show a live - provender of your Nest cameras / doorbell , and even allow you expend certain Google Maps functions offline , just to name a few Google - centric features . Of naturally , Apple has dandy wearable desegregation with its own aboriginal apps such as News , Fitness and Podcasts , so the allure comes down to which ecosystem you prioritise .
Pixel Watch could be more interesting to runners
The Apple Watch Series 9 is no slouch when it comes to fitness , thanks to excellent HRM and GPS accuracy , but the Pixel Watch 3 ’s use of Fitbit seaworthiness trailing is about to get a whole lot better .
As part of a push to appeal to the escape community , the Pixel Watch 3 can now let you create running routines to follow , with specific warm up and cooldown sentence , and that ’s before name the recommended workouts that Google AI can cater for FItbit Premium fellow member .
Pixel Watch wins on battery life
As any Apple sports fan hump , the Apple Watch has hold on to its quoted battery life of up to 18 - hours for quite a few generations now . While the twist can see you comfortably to the end of the 24-hour interval without issue , it still requires a daily charge to avoid a dead stamp battery .
Pixel Watch 3 on the other script swash far more longevity , with a quoted 24 - hr lifecycle with the always - on display toggled . The assault and battery life can also be extended to 36 - hour if you move on over to the ‘ Battery Saver ’ mode .
Both watches have comparable price points
Much like the new size proportions , the Pixel Watch 3 also stick with the Apple Watch Series 9 on pricing . Across both gimmick , the 41 mm and 45 mm options have a start price of £ 349 and £ 399 respectively , so you wo n’t have to occupy about paying a enceinte deal more for one over the other .
