The new version of Google’s connected watch, the Pixel Watch 2, is official. It improves what made the previous one successful while adding welcome new features. Price, features, functionalities, you will know everything.
This time, it’s there! If you’ve been eager to see the new version of Google’s Pixel Watch, your wait ends today. The firm unveiled during a conference the Pixel Watch 2 as well as all its new features. Let’s first look at its design. At first glance, the smartwatch looks similar to its predecessor. You have to look at the details to see what has changed. Without its bracelet, the object weighs 31 grams. A featherweight made possible thanks to a housing made from 100% recycled aluminum.
The dial displays a 41mm diameter and an 12.3mm thickness Exactly. The curved protective glass is thinner, without affecting its solidity. The bracelet still benefits from a coating ensuring a “soft touch”. Two sizes are provided: 130-175mm and 165-210mm. Turning the watch over, we notice some new features: 3 sensors are integrated into the back of the case. Still associated with Fitbit, which has belonged to Google since 2019, the Pixel Watch 2 is resolutely focused on your well-being and your health.
The Pixel Watch 2’s new sensors are good for you
The Pixel Watch 2 has a multi-point heart rate sensor. It automatically switches between single measurement and multiple measurements depending on the intensity of your physical activity for precise monitoring. Several LEDs and photodiodes turn on to record your pulses from different angles. The AI-powered algorithm responsible for providing the results has been improved for greater reliability.
Two other sensors identify the body responses. The idea is toincrease your resilience in the face of a stressful situation or exciting. A sensor measures your continuous electrodermal activityor AEDc, that is to say the drops of sweatthere cardiac rate and variation and the temperature of your skin (a third sensor takes care of this indicator). If a body response is detected, you receive a notification on the watch and Fitbit app to indicate how you are feeling. A suggestion then appears, like a breathing exercise.
Sports, health, sleep and other monitoring are provided by Fitbitknowing that the Pixel Watch 2 includes 6 months of subscription to the formula Fitbit Premium. If you are the type to listen to music during your workouts, you also benefit from YouTube Music Premium for a month.
Finally, to ensure your safety, the Pixel Watch 2 is equipped with a security system. fall detection and of Emergency SOS. You set a timer at the end of which you can indicate that everything is fine, share your location Or call emergency. Without a response from you, emergency locator transmitter is triggered and shares your location in real time to the contacts that you have previously defined.
What is the technical sheet of Google’s Pixel Watch 2?
Now let’s see what the Pixel Watch 2 has under the hood. She is certified IP68, i.e. resistance to water and dust. L’AMOLED screen with a resolution of 320 ppi is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The maximum brightness reaches 1000 nits and theAlways-on display is in the game. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 5100supported by a co-processor Cortex M33. On the memory side, 2 GB SDRAM And 32 GB of storage space complete the whole.
In terms of autonomy, the 306 mAh battery ensures according to Google 24 hours of use with Always-on mode activated. Fast charging achieves the following results on average:
- 50% battery in 30 minutes of charging.
- 80% battery in 43 minutes of charging.
- 100% battery in 75 minutes of charging.
The Pixel Watch 2 includes a microphone and speaker. It is compatible with several types of connection:
- 4G LTE
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
- NFC
Software level, it is Wear OS 4 which is in operation, as on the Galaxy Watch 5 which is based on it for One UI Watch 5. The new version of the operating system notably facilitates the use of Gmail and theGoogle Calendar on the watch, among other things.
How much does the Google Pixel Watch 2 cost?
The Pixel Watch 2 retails for €399 for the Wi-Fi version And €449 for the 4G version. Available in pre-order from October 4, 2023the watch is available in several case/strap color combinations:
- Matte Black/Volcanic Black
- Champagne Gold/Sage Green
- Polished Silver/Porcelain
- Polished Silver/Azure Blue
You can of course change the bracelet by choosing from the range of accessories available.