New smart watch Google, Pixel Watch 3For the first time, it is available in two sizes, the traditional 41 millimeters and the new 45 millimeters. In addition to having a larger screen, it integrates a larger battery, which translates into greater autonomy. It also offers very precise tools for exercise and recovery and for assistance on the go, the result of Google’s AI experience.
It integrates the famous Actua screen, characterized by a maximum brightness of 2000 nits, optimal for viewing content in broad daylight. It automatically adjusts to 1 nit even in dark environments such as cinema. With a larger size comes a smaller frame, so the 45mm version shows 40% more screen, and the 41mm version offers 10% more than the Pixel Watch 2. Both versions are more energy efficient, and offer frequency refresh rates from 60 Hz to just 1 Hz on the always-on display.
It works with Wear OS 5 and a low-power hybrid architecture that delivers all-day battery life, and even uses machine learning to detect sleep and enable Bedtime Mode, turning off notifications and the always-on display for uninterrupted sleep while saving battery.
The new saving mode extends the autonomy up to 36 hours in both sizes.
Minimalist Design
In this new model google has opted for a round format and a minimalist aesthetic inspired by its previous versions, although with subtle improvements. The bezels have been reduced by 16%, so that the panel is closer to the edge, gaining not only surface area, but also aesthetic balance. The second change is that Actua technology has been implemented, increasing the maximum brightness from 1,000 nits to 2,000 nits. This is a significant improvement when viewing content in daylight.
On the right is the crown for navigating through the menus and the button to activate the voice assistant or open the recent apps menu. On the left is the speaker.
Both sizes feature 100% recycled aluminum cases, available in matte black with an obsidian strap and in a polished silver aluminum case with a porcelain strap. The 45mm watch can also be purchased in matte lichen green with a matching strap, and the 41mm model comes in a champagne gold aluminum case with a lichen green strap or in polished silver with a rose quartz strap.
New watch and matching straps. / Google
High brightness screen
The Pixel Watch 3 screen is a 320 dpi LTPO AMOLED type with a DCI-P3 color space, and a refresh rate of up to 60Hz, combined with a brightness of up to 2,000 nits that can be dimmed to one nit the moment it is needed, favoring optimal visibility in any situation.
Another notable feature is that the device can automatically detect exercise and rest, in the latter case it will activate the night mode to prevent warning or notification sounds from entering. It will also be able to do the opposite: if it detects that the user is active and has not canceled that mode, it will do so automatically.
The new frames, along with the increase in size, mean that the 45mm model offers a 40% larger screen area than its predecessor.
Autonomy, processor and charging
The clock works with the processor Qualcomm SW5100 with 32GB storage and 2GB SDRAM. The operating system is Wear OS 5, which, with a special set of sensors, provides full coverage for monitoring activities, even for some very new activities, because it can Find out if the pulse is too low or has stopped,
In terms of connectivity, it has WiFi, 4G version, Bluetooth 5.3 and ultra-wideband chip.
The battery has been optimized to offer autonomy of up to 24 hours with the screen always on and up to 36 hours with the energy saving function, which does not deactivate health functions or exercise monitoring. Fast charging has also been improved and, in 24 minutes, 50% of the battery will be recovered on the 41 mm model, while it will take 35 minutes to reach 80%. In the case of the larger watch, these times will be extended to 28 and 50 minutes respectively.
As far as the interior is concerned, Google has optimized the sensor system to offer more accurate metrics and, in this sense, relies heavily on the experience of Fitbit (a company that Google recently bought) to monitor sports sessions with greater precision.
In this scenario, special emphasis is placed on sports, especially on running (the watch analyzes aspects such as step, vertical oscillation and cadence through machine learning) and rest. It is also possible to know the cardiovascular load and, of course, the level of oxygen in the blood.
Specialized Services
The Pixel Watch 3 offers an advanced running mode to set up different routines and different types of training, during which the watch warns if you are going below predefined targets. It also measures values such as cadence or stride length and, through artificial intelligence and the measurement of heart data, you can create daily training or rest recommendations.
It also offers a new service called Morning SummaryWhich shows health values and metrics, sleep quality as well as other data like weather information at a glance to facilitate the devices for outdoor activity.
Deep integration has also been made with other areas of the Google ecosystem, allowing the watch to be used as a remote viewer for Nest cameras or to raise or lower the volume when using Google TV, among other possibilities. A call filter will show if a call is suspected of being spam.
Unique features of the new watch
It is available in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, and has the brand’s biggest screen ever. It is brighter and offers better response even in daylight.
New running functions help you plan training routines, break your own records and improve your technique with each run. Indications for recovery and monitoring of cardiovascular load show when we need to rest and whether we can cope with the workout.
The Morning Summary is a summary of the most important information about health and fitness. It allows you to plan physical activity for the rest of the day.
The Pixel Watch 3 has a 24-hour battery life with the always-on screen, which can be extended up to 36 hours in battery saving mode, without compromising on health, physical activity, or emergency functions.
The device works well with other Pixel and Google devices, and is fully integrated into the Google ecosystem
It should be noted that the latest model with Wear OS developed by Google is one of the devices that can be said to have the most Protects the health of the user yet. This situation is evident from the pulse loss detection function that detects if the heart suddenly stops beating and can automatically call emergency services while sharing a message with important information and location. This is because it is able to identify signs related to a pulse stop through a series of sensors and AI-based algorithms. Google explains that the system is designed Limit false alarmsCombining the use of green light that detects heart rate, with red and infrared lights when a lack of pulse is detected.
Rating: Device in use
This latest Google Watch brings significant improvements to the screen, as it’s twice as bright as previous generations, making it perfect for viewing content in daylight. By automatically adjusting to 1 nit in dark environments, it looks good in any setting.
The screens are bigger and have smaller bezels. The 45mm watch has 40% more screen, and the 41mm watch offers 10% more screen than the Pixel Watch 2.
With these more efficient displays, along with Wear OS 5 and a low-power hybrid architecture, the Pixel Watch 3 offers all-day battery life. It even uses machine learning to detect sleep and enable wake mode bedtimeTurning off notifications and always-on display for uninterrupted sleep while saving battery, which is perfect for light-sensitive users. Additionally, the new improved battery saver mode extends battery life up to 36 hours on both sizes, without compromising on any health and fitness tracking functions or security features.
Excellent help with new tools, especially functions Daily recovery. A completely new algorithm based on the heart rate sensor analyzes the resting heart rate, its variability and recent sleep to get an accurate picture of how ready the body is for training each day.
All health metrics come together in a new and useful fitbit morning summaryThe daily routine is dynamically displayed, making it easy to plan each morning. This includes sleep, recovery, target weight and how you’re progressing against your weekly exercise goal.
price
The 41mm Pixel Watch 3 for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi costs €399 and the 45mm for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi costs €449.
