A Surprising Result! Pixel Watch 2 vs Apple Watch

Summary

The Pixel Watch 2, Google's second-generation smartwatch, is reviewed in this video, focusing on battery life, design, performance, and fitness. The watch has improved battery life, lasting over 24 hours with an always-on display and heart sensor. It has a sleeker design with better haptic feedback and durability, scoring high in build quality and comfort. Performance is satisfactory with a responsive interface and quick notifications. The integration of Fitbit for fitness tracking is a plus, but the watch falls short in swim workout tracking and available metrics. Overall, it's the reviewer's top pick for an Android smartwatch, despite some fitness tracking limitations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Pixel Watch 2 is Google's second attempt at creating a smartwatch that can compete with the Apple Watch.
• 🔋 The battery life of the Pixel Watch 2 has been significantly improved, offering over 24 hours with the always-on display and heart sensor active, and up to 36 hours in regular use.
• 📶 The watch performs well on cellular usage, providing around 10 to 12 hours of battery life, which is suitable for a full day without needing to recharge.
• 🔌 Charging has been sped up, with 12 hours of charge achieved in just 30 minutes using the new charging puck, although the charging method is noted as somewhat frustrating.
• 🛠 The build quality and design of the Pixel Watch 2 are praised, with the watch surviving durability tests and offering a comfortable, smaller form factor compared to other smartwatches.
• 💻 The watch's performance is noted as a strong point, with no lag or slow-downs in the interface, and improved UI gestures for ease of use.
• 🆘 New safety features such as check-ins and medical ID are highlighted, showing Google's focus on user safety and health.
• 🗣️ Google Assistant is integrated into the watch, offering a superior voice assistant experience compared to Siri, with context-aware capabilities.
• 🏃‍♂️ The Pixel Watch 2 has transitioned from Google Fit to Fitbit for fitness tracking, providing a comprehensive app for tracking various health metrics.
• 🏊‍♂️ While the watch has improved fitness tracking features, including heart rate and skin temperature monitoring, the swim workout feature is limited and the available metrics during workouts are less extensive than other devices.
• 🏅 Overall, the Pixel Watch 2 is considered the reviewer's favorite Android smartwatch of the year, offering a refined experience and addressing many of the issues from the first generation.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is a review of the second-generation Pixel Watch, comparing it with the Apple Watch and evaluating its performance, battery life, design, and fitness capabilities.

What were the issues with the first-generation Pixel Watch according to the script?

The first-generation Pixel Watch had issues with battery life, where it couldn't last a full 24 hours on a single charge, often dying overnight.

How does the battery life of the Pixel Watch 2 compare to its predecessor?

The Pixel Watch 2 has improved battery life, offering over 24 hours on a single charge with the always-on display and heart sensor running, and up to 36 hours of usage reported by the reviewer.

What is the charging time for the Pixel Watch 2 to achieve 12 hours of battery life?

The Pixel Watch 2 can achieve 12 hours of battery life with just 30 minutes of charging using the new charging puck.

What design aspects of the Pixel Watch 2 does the reviewer prefer?

The reviewer prefers the smaller form factor of the Pixel Watch 2, its light weight, improved haptic feedback on the digital crown, and the clear screen.

How does the build quality of the Pixel Watch 2 fare in durability tests?

The Pixel Watch 2 performed well in durability tests, with the back of the watch bending instead of shattering due to its metal material, although the screen did shatter like other smartwatches.

What is the general performance of the Pixel Watch 2 in terms of speed and usability?

The Pixel Watch 2 has good performance, with no reported lag or slow-down in the interface, responsive swipe gestures, and quick notification interactions.

What new features does the Pixel Watch 2 have for safety and health monitoring?

The Pixel Watch 2 introduces safety check-ins and medical ID features, allowing users to set timers for check-ins and share location and contact emergency services if needed.

How does the Google Assistant on the Pixel Watch 2 compare to Siri?

The Google Assistant on the Pixel Watch 2 is considered better than Siri, being more contextually aware and not requiring users to repeat themselves as often.

What are the fitness capabilities of the Pixel Watch 2, and what are some limitations?

The Pixel Watch 2 tracks heart rate, skin temperature, and stress, and auto-detects workouts. However, it has limitations in swim tracking and the available metrics shown during workouts compared to other fitness trackers.

What is the reviewer's overall opinion of the Pixel Watch 2 as a smartwatch?

The reviewer considers the Pixel Watch 2 to be their favorite Android smartwatch of the year, better than the Galaxy Watch 6, especially for those interested in a smartwatch rather than a fitness watch, except for swimmers.