The Google Pixel Watch 3 is now official and whereas it retains the identical design it brings drastic modifications to the lineup. Whilst you’d be forgiven for complicated it for a Pixel Watch 2 from a distance you now have a alternative between two sizes – 41mm and 45mm.
Contained in the Pixel Watch 3 has the identical Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC for wearables, the identical assortment of sensors reminiscent of HR monitor , ECG readings, SpO2, pores and skin thermometer and GPS. The brand new addition is the UWB chip.
This implies the Pixel Watch 3 is the primary Android smartwatch to supply UWB connectivity, making it simpler to unlock your telephone or discover the gadget in the event you lose it utilizing Google’s Discover My Gadget characteristic. The watch will even be capable to unlock your automobile if it has the characteristic, in fact.
The display screen will get a slight improve. Each the 41 mm and 45mm variants now boast shows able to 2,000 nits peak brightness, which is a substantial step up from final 12 months’s 1,000-nit Pixel Watch 2.
Pixel Watch 3
Maybe extra noticeable are the display screen bezels, which at the moment are a full millimeter thinner. The 41mm variant nonetheless has a 1.2-inch display screen, whereas the 45mm model bumps the scale to 1.4″.
The 41mm possibility retains the identical battery as its predecessor – 310 mAh – whereas the 45mm has a 420 mAh cell. Curiously, Google guarantees 24 hours away from the charger with the always-on show characteristic turned on, which is precisely the identical runtime as final 12 months’s Pixel Watch 2. Nonetheless, we consider the 45mm could also be able to extra.
Pixel Watch 3
Charging is supposedly improved, as the brand new watch can now cost 20% sooner.
In case you hearken to music or podcasts in your watch whereas in your morning run, you can be pleased to be taught that the Pixel Watch 3 now helps Bluetooth LE Audio. This can be a low-energy Bluetooth audio protocol that makes use of much less energy to stream songs. It is also the primary Android smartwatch to supply such performance.
Google markets a number of different options reminiscent of improved working monitoring, controlling your Pixel telephone’s digital camera, entry your Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell instantly out of your watch and navigate utilizing Google Maps in offline mode.
New health and health-tracking options
Some new well being monitoring options are additionally at hand, together with a readiness rating, which assesses your restoration stage and offers you a gauge whether or not you might be prepared to your subsequent exercise otherwise you want extra relaxation.
Numerous Pixel Watch 3 bands obtainable
The obtainable colours for each variants are Matte Black Aluminum with an Obsidian strap and Polished Silver Aluminum with a Porcelain strap. The 41mm additionally has the Champagne Gold Aluminum paint job with a Hazel band, whereas the 45mm will get the Matte Hazel Aluminum possibility with the identical Hazel band.
The 41mm Pixel Watch 3 with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will go for $349, whereas the identical configuration for the 45mm mannequin will set you again $399. LTE connectivity provides $100 to the usual worth.
In UK the costs £349/399 with a £100 additional for the LTE modem, whereas these in continental Europe are taking a look at €399/€449 and €100 additional for the mobile model. Delivery in all markets begins September 10.
