After months of rumors, the Google Pixel Watch finally hit the market. The all-new Pixel Watch features circular 3D domed glass that merges into the body, made from stainless steel. According to the manufacturer, this gives it a sleek look. In addition to being scratch-resistant, the watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Google Pixel Watch Price, Availability
Google Pixel Watch costs $349.99 (approx Rs 28,750) for the Bluetooth version and $399.99 (approx Rs 32,900) for the LTE version in the US. It is currently available for preorder and will be available starting October 13. Besides the US, the Watch will also be available in Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, the UK, and Australia. At this time, Google has not announced when the Pixel Watch will launch in India.
Pixel Watch is available in a Matte Black case with an Obsidian Active band, a Champagne Gold case with a Hazel Active band, a Polished Silver case with a Charcoal Active band, and Chalk Active band options.
Google Pixel Watch Specifications, Features
Pixel Watch offers an AMOLED display with 1000nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer, an Always-on display, and 19 customizable watch faces.
It is claimed that the Pixel Watch provides accurate heart rate measurement that continuously tracks it at once per second through on-device machine learning and deep processor optimization. There are 40 different exercise modes that can be selected from the smartwatch.
Pixel Watch features GPS support and an ECG app for detecting indicators of atrial fibrillation (AFib), understanding sleep patterns with Sleep Score and Sleep Stages, and more. The watch can be paired with Fitbit’s app, providing vital information such as breathing rate, heart rate variability, etc. The device comes with a 3-month free YouTube Premium subscription. The Google Home app also allows users to control smart home devices.
Pixel Watch is equipped with the Exynos 9110 processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB of storage. Sensors include an optical heart rate sensor, compass, altimeter, blood oxygen sensor, multipurpose electrical sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and ambient light sensor. An ECG app includes AFib detection, sleep stages, sleep score, sleep mode and fall detection (coming this winter).
Powered by a 294mAh battery, it offers up to 24 hours of backup and fast charging support that is claimed to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. In terms of connectivity, the device offers 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and NFC.
