Google Pixel Watch 2 Review - 6 Months Later

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As someone who only uses a smartwatch for text notifications, music/podcasts and occasionally using Google Assistant.....Ill always prefer the round shape! (Really wish they could work on those bezels though)

I think the round aesthetic of the watch is beautiful and I wouldn't want it square. My main gripe with the watch is fitness tracking. It's not on the same level as my Garmin 255s for running even though everything is there in the PW to do so. Also battery life can't compete even though the PW is definitely doable. The PW is beautiful while the Garmin is a beast!

I'm only interested in round watches. I love the look and aesthetics of the Pixel Watch. And I've been tied to the Fitbit ecosystem for about 10 years now, but I'm not subscribed to the Premium. I'm already paying to buy the device, that should be more than enough.

I got this for $200 off of eBay. It is my first smart watch and I'm really enjoying it. I'm in the pixel ecosystem but I can understand some of the complaints here. For me though l, at the price I got it at, I have no complaints.

Got it with pixel 8 pro. I like it. I returned the first gen because the battery was so bad. I've had a few hiccups usually after software update where battery rapidly drains but fixes after a reboot. I'm upset Fitbit changed sleep stats layout though.

Would it be good for a out of the house dumbphone? I dont always want to be connected all the time so i was thinking of using one of these

Crap, is subscription based.

How about the Galaxy Fit 3? Would you consider making a video?

I was lookin for your review for meta rayban glasses 6 months later! Did you do such review?

Your video is 100% comparable to my experience it's the small things like now playing controls, and some things just feel half baked. But for fitness and aesthetics it's been a great watch! Love this review

Great review of the Pixel Watch 2! While the podcast issue might be niche, they should definitely address it. I love using my Pixel Watch 2 for: * Quick tasks with Google Assistant: timers, alarms, questions, shopping lists (Google Keep) * Navigation: maps with turn-by-turn or full map on my wrist * Payments: Google Wallet for cards & tickets * Fitness tracking: heart rate, hikes (altitude), workouts (Fitbit) * Sleep tracking: monitor sleep & weekly averages * Reduced phone dependence: calls & messages, less screen time * Alarm & Bed time synced * Google assistant to ask random questions when yalking to family and friends Overall, it's helped me be less distracted by my phone. Plus, the design is lightweight and comfortable. The only issue I had (GPS tracking) was fixed a few months ago. Battery life has been awesome, although I don't use AOD (use Tilt to Wake instead), +30h, sometkmes reaching +40h.

I like my pixel watch 2, but I don't tend to use it for most of its features. One of the annoying things that it's done lately is put itself and my phone on a permanent "do not disturb" setting and I have to turn it off manually. It'll set it when my phone gets in range of the watch as well if I decide that I don't want to wear it that day. I might have to look in the settings, but I like the watch, I just don't wear it as often as I used to.

I don't know how much it fixes it but if you hold on to the forward or back button on media controls for music if moves back and forth nicely. Not sure about the podcasts though. But I do very much agree with you on that square watch point you made. Circular shape is just unpractical it's a wasted opportunity, all electronics inside and outside would benefit from the rectangular shape including the battery. There would be just more space for more capabilities. And yes, I 'am a Pixel Watch 2 user. I've been using it every day for around 6 months now. It's great and all the tracking is very good and precise compared to other smart watches out there. But I do wish they would go with the Apple design rectangular shape and have the crown away from the middle so it wouldn't touch the hand too easily.

I still refuse to even create a Fitbit account because of those paywall features, so it's just bloatware for me. I wish they released more first party watch faces with the feature drops too, not a lot of OLED friendly faces for those bezels.

I use a Fitbit charge 6 on a pixel 7 pro atm but to get around the pay wall as well as having the fitbit i use the google fit app where you can set bedtime routines ext so what the teacker cant show me the google fit app can, not thoroughly as people would want but better than paying out i suppose as the app syncs with the watch the steps can be out if you leave your phone lying about whilst walking but tracks everything else

Coming from a string of Galaxy watches, the Pixel Watch 2 is absolutely preferable to me in every way. From the comfort, to the software and the way it handles notifications, to changing watch bands. I don't wear it every day, and I don't really use it for sleep tracking or fitness. It's not perfect, but as an overall smartwatch, it's easily my favorite so far. Also: Team Round Watch or bust. Square watches can go away forever.

I have the Pixel Watch 1 and really like it. Unique design, with also pretty unique synthetic woven bands. Integrates well with Pixel phones. I use it as my weekend watch. For weekdays I use the Galaxy Smartwatch 4. The tracking and functionality of the Samsung is definitely superior but the design is quite mundane.

I still have the Pixel watch 1. I prefer this over Samsungs watch for one big reason. full access of all its features when pared with devices other than Google (in my case, Asus).

Round Watches are just more elegant in my opinion, squared watches are more for tech showing off.