Pixel Watch vs Galaxy Watch 5 (Tested and Compared)
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The Pixel Watch and the Galaxy Watch 5 were two of the most anticipated android smartwatches this year, but which is actually better? I was surprised.
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
DESIGN
Galaxy watch has 2 sizes
Galaxy watch allows for standard 20mm watch straps (sort of)
Galaxy watch has digital bezel, but no rotating crown
Which is better?
Galaxy watch has more protected edge on display
Galaxy watch is made of aluminum instead of stainless steel
DISPLAY
Display is a similar size - 1.2” for smaller GW/PW, and 1.4” for large GW
Samsung has more durable display glass
Pixel watch bezel is less visible
Both very bright AMOLED, but perhaps more glare on the Pixel?
ACCURACY
Both have ECG, SpO2, HR, etc.
Samsung adds body composition measurements
TEST RESULTS
Fitbit daily readiness score - but you need to pay for fitbit premium
Galaxy watch has auto workout tracking
INTERFACE
FEATURES
Galaxy has body composition
Pixel has Google assistant thoroughly integrated
Galaxy sort of has skin temperature abilities
Galaxy has wrist gestures to dismiss calls and launch apps
Galaxy allows you to customize multiple data screens while running - Pixel only one
Galaxy has advanced run coach built in - without any paywall
Auto workout detection
APPS
Google Pixel app vs Galaxy Wearable app
Samsung Health vs Fitbit
Step asymmetry, etc. = samsung is more detailed
Fitbit makes it a game and gives animal sleep profiles, etc
INTERNALS:
32GB storage on Pixel vs 16
2GB RAM vs 1.5 (Pixel wins)
Both have bluetooth - 5.0 Pixel, 5.2 Galaxy, LTE optional, wifi, NFC
Default is Google Pay on Pixel Watch
BATTERY:
CONCLUSION
Fitbit on board - better for weight loss
Galaxy Health is better for more advanced workouts and athletes
more premium metal on the pixel, but a tougher display and more protection on the Galaxy
Deeper Google integration on the Pixel, but deep Samsung integration on Galaxy
Galaxy has standard straps, digital bezel, lots of hidden features, and a lower price with no paywalls
$349 vs $280
If you are a value hunter, the Galaxy Watch 5 is a no brainer, but the Google experience can be hard to quantify and I wouldn’t underestimate the Pixel Watch experience.
This Pixel watch was sent to me at no cost. This did not affect my review in any way.
#GalaxyWatch5 #PixelWatch #SamsungvsGoogle #TeamPixel #giftfromgoogle
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So... which is better? The Galaxy Watch 5 or the Pixel Watch?
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Go to the workout menu and wait in the section with all the sport modes for the GPS lock before clicking on a sport mode on the GW. The location pin will stop blinking when GPS locks.
Galaxy Watch 3 classic(stainless steel) in physical design
I’ve bought every Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch classic/Pro I would love to know more about the alternative brands
T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U, for the comparison! It helped me make up my mind.
Btw, have you tried using those permanent markers to conceal the damaged trim of your Galaxy Watch? I know it would work fine on plastic, but I'm not sure about aluminum.
As it is said about cameras. The best camera is the one that you have with you.
07:27 If you choose exercise from the list instead of using the widget, the galaxy watch 5 also gives the option to start the exercise after the GPS signal is fully synced.
Great tip, I always started workouts from the widget on mine so I never noticed. Thanks!
There are currently third party straps for the Pixel Watch on both Amazon and eBay. They are very cheap as well and I'm looking forward to seeing how they look and feel!
I bought a 3rd party strap, bezel protector, and charger for my Pixel watch for $30 delivered. You can tell the strap and the charger aren't quite up to the same standard as the OEM ones, but for the price they are great.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 without a doubt
yeah
I'm really enjoying my GW4, will likely get the GW6 pro, love the product Samsung is making
Personally I rather the galaxy watch 4 classic with that rotating bezel..Both a workout and Outing watch
@@Only_Riot I wish gw6 get rotating crown if Samsung choose to omit rotating bezel
Even Samsung watch 4 beats the dust of the pixel
@@jorgecarrasco4206 lmao no it doesn't
The leather straps for the Pixel watch include lug attachments with regular spring bars. So if you buy the leather strap you can swap whatever strap you want onto the watch. Kind of expensive though.
It seems like a simple enough mechanism that 3rd parties will deliver these within a few weeks for cheaper
Bit the leather band is over $100 to begin with.
Just wait a bit for a 10 dollar adapter on amazon
@@gwine9087 It's $79. Pricey, I still got on, but not over $100.
@@eezeepee Sorry, $109 in Canada.
I've had the Galaxy Watch 4 for nearly two years, and it gets banged from time to time, and it still looks like. It takes about two minutes to change the default assitant to Google Assistant. And, I think the digital bezel is a lot more elegant than a fake winder. Thanks Apple. Also, having used FitBit in the past, I have found the Sammy Health stuff much more convenient. I keep hoping Google will come out with some wonderfully pue and perfect set of devices, but so far, oddly enough, Samsung seems better. Thank you for you review, which saved me the expense of trying a Pixel Watch
Google is hiding some basic features behind a paywall and you need a samsung device to fully use the features on the galaxy watch 🤦🏻♂️
same as Apple stuff, best used with their own ecosystem (similar as any brand tbh)
@@alihorda Yeah I was going to buy the pixel 7 but I like the watch 4 classic because of the rotating crown now I am in a bit of a dilemma
Garmin charges nothing
@@nnjjee1 but has no apps to speak of
The "basic" features aren't hidden behind the Fitbit pay wall. Only their "advanced" features are.
I currently use the Watch 5 after using the Pixel Watch for some time. I like the design, haptics and smoothness of the pixel watch more. But I'm not fond of paying a subscription to get all the data out of my watch and the integration with my phone was pretty miserable. So I'm sticking to the Watch 5 for now until Google figures the whole Fitbit stuff out.
So my opinion is, that even tho the pixel watch is very pricey, I am pretty confident, that it will get a lot of attention and software updates from Google and especially because it is a first gen device I really expect a lot of quality of life changes in the software and connection to the pixel ecosystem
GPS only 3 years update GW5 4 years update
@@doorsbh And ?
I have been loving mine. I was way because of all of the negative early reviews but it has been great. There's always sometime intangible about pixel software that makes the experience great
If I'm working out hard rock climbing I'm always going to strap on my fitbit Charge 5 (or whoop alternative). It's smaller which means more maneuverability and close to zero impact on my workout range. I also couldn't care less if it gets damaged.
I always think it's crazy to see people working out in a full sized watch.
I destroyed my Fitbit charge's screen while bouldering. Never thought of getting a screen protector for a watch before but I am not making that mistake again
@@user_name_Len thank you¡
Mike great analysis and video. Very informative.
I am a longtime Fitbit / Garmin / TicPro (Mobvoi Pro ) user. Have tried Apple Watch as well (but that’s diff story). Recently (less than 2 weeks) got my Pixel watch. Used Samsung 3 series in past for few days and replaced it with Mobvoi Pro. My journey is all about usability, simple information and integration. So far I am trying to compare Pixel with Versa and TickWatch Pro GPS. I am sure I am surprised so far by pixel.
Wish the battery life was similar to both TickWatch and FitBit :😂
Again great content!!
The body composition measurement is pretty darn close, not "just in the ball park". From doing body composition tests by making real life measurements and then comparing to the watch the difference was 0.05%.
You just have to make the measurements correctly, that means:
-after you wake up, without eating anything and probably, also, without needing to use the bathroom.
It's amazingly accurate, and many channels have tested it against Dexa Scans.
Really hate seeing general tech youtubers malign it without any justification or testing.
@@leonfrancis3418 Yep!!! I agree.
I owned the Galaxy Watch and I finally called it quits. Like many I've seen on forums, for me the back button was flaky before it stopped working altogether. The worst part is without the back button you lost functionality. For instance, Samsung Pay required the tap of the back button and there was never anyway to change it. Once you started a workout, there was no way to exit the workout without the back button. It's obvious they were aware of this and added a soft touch screen exit option in later updates. I finally got the Pixel Watch and so far I'm impressed. First I'll say, the things people are complaining about are likely coming from those who don't own the watch. First if you have larger than average wrists, I imagine most watches are going to seem small. The bezel is in fact the around the same size of the Galaxy and a lot brighter and more responsive. Heart rate monitor is top notch and when I compared the heart rate with gym equipment it was about two points difference. The Galaxy Watch heart rate monitor oftentimes didn't even register, it would just sit with a blank reading. I'd have to take the watch off, wipe the sensor and my wrists to get it to read. Charging was also a nightmare at times for the Galaxy as it would sometimes overheat on the charger and display a message, "...cooldown watch to charge" or something. I went through several watch bands as well. I don't understand what people are talking about with battery life. I haven't owned 6 different smart watches but I tracked my sleep with the Pixel Watch and after 8 hours of sleep I'm at 75% battery life. It charges very fast, so I can charge it in the morning while I'm showering etc; and by the time I'm done, I'm at 100%. A full day's work and again, only 25% battery loss and it charges to full in less than an hour. That's more than acceptable in my book.
Thanks for your insight, I'm deciding between these 2 and mostly just to stop using my phone and so that I can get alerts from work to my smart watch instead. Looking towards the Pixel watch a bit more since I already own a pixel 7, cheers
Went with the Pixel Watch. I only have a Galaxy phone because they're the only ones making foldables. Through years of Galaxies I now know that Samsung cannot be trusted to properly optimize their devices or support all Android has to offer. Can't wait for the Pixel Fold later this year!
Body composition analysis is like 98% accurate so very accur
I would generally prefer the digital crown to the digital bezel on the Samsung - but in all honesty the GW 5 Pro has made it a whole lot better than the GW4's worked. I still miss it, but at least the GW5 Pro made sure to drastically improve how it works. I haven't tried the smaller GW5 but the Pro really does work clearly better than last year's watch. I agree with you on the GPS issues with the GW though. Between it and the GW4 no matter if I left GPS always on, or turned it on just prior to exercising, it almost never picked up the signal until I was at LEAST a quarter-mile into it. Sometimes much further. On only a couple instances did it link up close to the very outset. Not sure what the deal is here, once it linked up however, it seemed to work great. My apple watches (I have the Series 7 and Ultra) have never had this issue.
In case your interested, I talked to a samsung employee and he told me the GW6 will have a classic version again
@GH0STST4RSCR34M Hmmm, I dunno if that is true or not, but if it is, I'm even more disappointed in it's performance.
How does battery compare between the GW4 and the GW5 Pro?
I know the Apple Watch just crushes everything
I have a Fitbit I use at work on roofs working on air conditioners . I've hit that fit bit off ladders and hit it on so many things as well as had many chemicals on it. No cracks on it and I've only gone through one band in two years. Hopefully pixel watch is just as durable.
The most detailed comparison video I’ve seen for the G5 and Pixel Watch.
I love the dome look of the Pixel Watch. It looks so clean.
Nice review !! Agree, the Pixel watch can look tiny. I have both the Pixel and Galaxy watch 4 and I'm trying to warm up to them but the lack of integration with third party apps with these two compared to the Apple watch is not close. Hopefully with software updates, this gets better for the two Android based watches.
Rock climbing while wearing any watch is just asking for trouble! It's basically like rubbing the watch on sandpaper lol
I was shopping the Pixel Watch when I found this video, so as a first time viewer; your work is fantastic! Great sound quality, great script, and very well shot. This one video told me everything I need. You got a new subscriber here 👍
Hey, how is it, are you satisfied?
The fact that a first gen pixel can stand up to and be fairly compared to a 5th gen Galaxy watch is pretty amazing and it speaks volumes to how good it really is in comparison, I think the 2nd gen will blow Galaxy watches out of the water if they do it right
This is Google. It takes them forever to get it right (with lots of frustrating UI changes) if they don't quit outright.
Why give Google a pass? They are a tech company. The pixel watch should have been amazing. It’s bezels are ridiculous and the watch itself is too small. But they made it because people will buy it anyway.
I agree, the only thing holding it back is battery life, and considering the reason the battery life is so bad, it's actually quite impressive that it lasts as long as it does. The reason it's got such bad battery life is because it pings the heart rate sensor every single second, as opposed to 5, 10, and 15 seconds on the competition. If they allowed you to change it, battery life could be greatly improved
@@markmark35
I'm saying that their *first gen* stands up to a *fifth gen* and the bezel isn't really bad with the way they designed their ui, I don't notice it on mine
@@tsokiyzan8724 Google isn't a tech company. My point is they could have done much better if they wanted to. They have a history of using olds parts on new equipment like they did on the pixels. They could have knocked it out of the park, butt everyone wants to giver then a pass because it their first try. Smart watches are not new, google has lots of good examples.
The Quantified Scientist review says the Galaxy Watch 5 is better for heart rate tracking in comparison to the Pixel watch. I suppose we can all have different experiences with the watches and this can be down to so many variables e.g wrist size, skin colour, watch placement etc.
was so excited for this watch! This is gonna be a great comparison. as always. thank you for this review it always helps!
Durability, just a note, the GW5 Pro (44mm) has a titanium alloy case, plus a recessed screen, which i find more durable, and less prone for the screen to be hit. Also there are some really thin but effective "bezels" and cases (Ringke) (I use a case, and it is almost unnoticable) again helping with durability.
I would go with the galaxy watch. Maybe try a pixel in a couple of years
Always a great honest review!
Could google improve battery with a software update? I have a Pixel phone so the choice should be easy but battery and auto activity detection are super important
Yes they can. The reason the battery life is so bad is that the watch updates sensor information every second, as opposed to 5,10, and 15 on the competition. Turning off constant heart rate monitoring will make the battery last much longer
Although it looks great, the vulnerability of the Pixel watch with the wrap around screen is a big no-no for me. The Sapphire glass on the GW5s is what every watch should have.
This whole 1 or 2 day battery life for these watches is terrible and keeps me from wanting to buy a smartwatch unless you look at the Garmin watches but then you don't get cell service. I just want a watch that lasts for about 4 days and has all the sensors and cell service.
I got Galaxy watch 5 44mm, and no doubt right now its just a better watch. I was scarred about battery, but i must say i am positive shocked, i approximately get 2 whole days, worse part is that it charging so long. If Pixel watch cant give you a full day and you want track your sleep, pixel watch shouldnt be a option. Im truly happy that i wasnt waiting for pixel.
I still recommend you to charge it every day, but do it from 30 to 80 in the morning. It will keep your battery healthy for much longer
@@f4tum4ik exactly what I do, except I do it in the evening. 30-85% is what battery level I like to keep all my devices at
can you like the songs in the media player can you use TH-cam music and etc
Depends on settings and usage . My pixel watch lasted 33hrs and had 12% left before I threw it on the charger so more like 35hrs and I had it set to the same settings as my 44mm galaxy watch 4 which has a larger battery so no complaints for me so I gave my wife the GW4 and will keep my pixel watch . I prefer the design , the watches faces , app menu , and having a full keyboard instead of the t9 style on my watch 4 plush Google is so accurate and fast on the pixel watch .
Did you have it locked in a drawer? Have virtually no notifications turned on during the day, sleep mode at night and agree with the video. 18 to 20 hours max
@@baughaninastorm they likely turned off the active heart rate tracking, because that's what causes the battery to drain so much.
You can lock onto GPS before a workout on the galaxy watch by not using the quick start menu and going into main app or click the more button on the workout tile
Yep, it drastically improves accuracy.
One advantage for the Pixel watch is no carrier adder for LTE on Google Fi. Also the Pixel watch is the only smart watch for Google Fi.
I have the Pixel Watch and I love mine so far, BUT battery life is a little rough. That will take some getting used to. But I love everything else about it. The design, fluidity of the OS, haptics, subtle animations, and even the watch faces are all better than the Galaxy Watch (I have the Watch 5 Pro right now as well).
This is also the first smartwatch I've used that accurately reads my heart-rate with my tattoos ( have full sleeves on both arms). Samsung and Apple Watches miss the mark for me, but not this one. So that alone makes it the one I will keep, even if I have to charge it more frequently.
I turned off LTE, location, tilt to wake, and AOD, and am getting 47hrs of use with 8% remaining. For some this won't work, but I don't need those features turned on. If I want to know the weather, I just ask Google Assistant, instead of leaving location on. Works for me, and I no longer have to worry about needing to charge my watch.
The battery Def sucks
@@rushlmp1978 why get an LTE watch just to turn it off, kinda defeats the purpose
@@josephpepe2607 I only got the LTE because I was able to buy it on my phone plan and make monthly payments. If they had offered the non LTE version with payments I would have done that. 🙂
@@Jessica-tz5cl yeah if you've had it for 1 day and then didn't give it a chance
Good review and comparison. I am waiting with excitement for my Pixel watch to arrive in November. Any thoughts on LTE performance and how about switching between apps on phone and watch?
Had major issues with getting the watch eSIM to sync with at&t, plenty of ppl have the same issue with different carriers. I'm returning mine because it's too hard to set it up.
I bet it won't take long for a 20mm adapter for the Pixel Watch to pop up on Amazon.
I hope!
You can probably take the lugs from the leather band and slot a 20mm or 18mm strap in them depending on the width they went with... unless they didn't use regular pins for them, which is entirely possible.
You can, confirmed. It's 20mm.
I hope more people watch this video rather than ones published by popular channels. I haven't found any reliable review for pixel watch elsewhere, most of them lack info that even a first impression video would have.
I have a Galaxy Watch 4 and I love it! That battery life on the Pixel Watch sounds horrible and I've heard that from other reviewers too.
I really really wanted to love the Pixel watch. I'm on day 3 with mine. I absolutely love the look, size and feel of the watch. Interface is fantastic. Heart rate is amazing I wear my Polar arm band while working out and they are pretty much exact through the entire workout. NFC with google pay is great and easy to activate without fumbling around. Ok the bad. Calorie tracking I'm hitting 4500 calories burned throwing in one 350 calorie hour and a half workout. Calorie tracking is just so stupid I wish that I would have read up on fitbit's horrible calorie tracking before buying this watch. Music, so I wanted to throw some music on the device. Nope I need a paid service youtube premium, Spotify etc for a download feature. The health tracking the I'm use to for free from the Mi Band 7 or Samsung fit 2. Nope another paywall. Battery life I knew about that in advance not a big deal I have Qi chargers everywhere even Galaxy Watch ones. Another fail it's not compatible with anything but the Pixel watch charger which is sold out everywhere. The steps seem accurate so I basically have a prettier $30 step tracker with nfc that I paid $350 for. I do really like the watch but other than counting steps it's really not doing much for me fitness wise. I'm going to stick it out for a little bit but I may wind up giving up and get a fitness device that actually works for fitness and never a fitbit brand.
I've got it for a couple of days and I find sleep tracking pretty good and Google Assistant very fast.
There is nothing that can measure the calorie usage to any degree of accuracy its just too complex in any individual its just a gimmick on any machine just because of the obsession with calories in general and fitness and because most people are over weight who think they need trackers to the them they are making progress. I have been a personal trainer for over 35 years and there is no data that trackers make you loose any more weight its just a psychological prop. I do not see any problem with things like heart rate tracking and sleep quality etc. This is more a smart watch with a lot of less useful features for most buyers. I like the pixel any watch will take damage if you doo things like rock climbing and a protective film or case protector would be useful. Stainless steel is also softer than glass scratch wise so that is probably an aesthetic design to reduce scratching on the stainless steel bezel as you can Im sure probably gat a film protector for the glass
@@onwingsofmidnight My point was that it was wildly inaccurate. I didn't expect perfection just a baseline of exercise based on heartrate age and weight like any other $50 tracker. 4500 calories when i do one 300 calorie workout is insane. I don't know why anyone would defend it. It has settled down though and now it' has been reading 2500-3300 calories.
@@Oliver1071 My point is whether you pay $50 or $600 the accuracy is probably the same as in no accuracy so you cant really compare inaccurate with inaccurate the 50$ may be closer than the $600 or vice versa just because you are used to one reading doesn't make it accurate there is no base line.
@@onwingsofmidnight So fitness trackers are just a gimmick? My point was that every other fitness tracker was more accurate even a $50 one. how hard is it? you have my bmr based on hight, weight and age and the pixel doesn't have auto workout tracking so bmr+workouts ez right? 1835+300 isn't 4500. it has leveled off though it was just wildly high the first week for whatever reason when I wrote the original comment.
Great content. That's why I have a screen protector and a case cover for the watch4 44mm. No worries. On my watch4 44mm I'm averaging 43 hour's.
Hey which case cover do you use?....i just purchased mine too and i wanna figure out the best case for it
@@ArhamG7 Spigen liquid air case. It looks amazing and it works if you already have a screen protector applied on your watch.
Google should bring out a "large" (at least 1/3rd as big again as the base model) version of the same watch and use the extra space for a much bigger battery. A watch which doesn't have AT LEAST 48hrs with an always on display for the time is not useful or desirable. The appearance and the other features of the watch are great, but the battery and tiny screen are a deal breaker, although easily fixed if they produce a large version, same tech, but bigger screen and battery.
watch 5 definitely looks better also love ur vids ty for the review
Just returned the Pixel Watch and Purchased a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Active for 4 reasons:
1) The Pixel watch battery life is really poor. I'm sure it'll get better with time via software updates, but I couldn't go on hope.
2) The Pixel screen size was comfortable, but the curved glass worried me a little too much.
3) The proprietary band was comfortable, but I am used to Nylon bands. Seems like it'll be a few months before more become available.
4) I use a Fitbit Sense for sleep and exercise, although the Pixel watch has Fitbit, it has missing features like breathing exercises.
Maybe next year's second generation will be better, who knows?
I'm assuming you have a Pixel phone? Do you notice any major missing features from the Galaxy watch by not having a Galaxy phone?
@@KenBosse Good eye. Yes,I have a Pixel 6. I have had Samsung Galaxy Smart Watches for some time now and have always treated them as a notifications only device. However, with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, I returned my Pixel watch yesterday and Walked away with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. I charged it, updated it, added apps and watch faces and used it for sleep tracking for the first time. In all honesty, it didn't go as bad as I expected. Google has made their apps like Phone, Contacts, Messages, Home, Wallet, keep and Assistance available and they work flawlessly. The one app I do wish to be available is Google calendar in the future. But majority of Samsung's apps work pretty well with my pixel as well. Sorry to Ramble on! But happy to help with anything else!
I would love to hear back about your thoughts on GW again now that you've used it for a month. Would greatly appreciate as I'm still unable to decide between the GW and PW.
@@zachjwpark so I think your question is directed at OP but figured I'd chime in a month later. I bought both the GW4 and the PW, and I ended up keeping the PW.
My high level reasons are, I really disliked the bloat on the GW. I definitely prefer all the Google apps, and the Google apps only for the core services. Like ESC02 mentioned you can get all the Google apps and they work flawlessly on the GW, but it was just something that annoyed me, a personal thing.
I don't have big wrists, probably average? But for some reason the GW4 never really felt comfortable to me and my wrist would sweat. The PW is very light and my skin breathes better with it.
I got use to the screen size of the PW and it's good enough for me. I bought a bumper for it to protect the glass dome.
Battery is definitely worse than the GW4, but I had to charge both everyday, I just have to change the PW sooner. But also it charges so fast that it's not even an issue.
The one thing I do miss from the GW was alarm syncing. When you download the Google clock app your alarms sync, but oddly enough the PW does not sync. Weird for a Google product to not do that, but the GW does.
Overall I don't think there's a wrong answer.
My suggestion: if you have a Costco near you, get the GW from them, they have a 90 day return policy on electronics and try it out. At the same time order the pixel watch and try it in the return window and see which one you like. Hope this rambling helps.
I'm sure you did 🙄. They have nylon bands right on their website
Thank you for the comparison video. I appreciate it :)
I have the gw4 40mm and I've put Google assistant on the top button I just press and hold and it works straight away I use it all the time also push top button in twice and it brings up Google wallet also got the new update so software is like the gw5 also the gw4 20mm was on sale a few days ago on amazon £149 bargain
I'll 1 up ya, I've got Google assistant set on my gw4 classic with the nock wrist gesture, completely hands free assistant!
@@specchef 🤣 I tried that but could not get it to always work no good at the wrist movements your be good at that as your a bloke 😉
4:37 that pixel watch face is super nice! anyone knows how i can get that on my samsung watch 4?
With the Samsung watch 5, isn't it more better if you have a Samsung phone? Because a lot of those features don't work on a pixel from what I thought but maybe I'm wrong
ECG and blood pressure are still (officially) exclusive to Samsung phone but you can install mod to make them work on other android phones. Other than that there is not much difference in usability between Samsung and non-Samsung phone, especially after the update half of a year ago which allows you to choose Google Assistant and Google Wallet as default assistant and payment method respectively.
@@OrdinaryEXP how to install mod?
@@HarishKumar-jd7gz It is more complicated than what I could explain in a YT comment, but you could find the tutorial and related resource in xda forum or galaxy watch subreddit.
Mike likes ‘em “Nice and Chunky”!
Galaxy watch 5 for sure 👌
Ringke make a nice stainless steel guard ring for the Pixel watch
Pixel watch: Smart watch with good aesthetics, better google and fitbit integration and a great pixel companion.
Galaxy watch: Decent looking watch with great workout features and stats, good battery life, durable design and a great companion for galaxy devices.
Thanks for the awesome honest reviews Mike
So I Was working on my car yesterday wearing the pixel watch like a dummy and accidentally hit my wrist against the metal of my engine compartment. I hit the watch pretty hard 😅 let's just say I said a cuss work and with fear in my heart I checked the watch face. Surprisingly it wasn't cracked and it wasn't even scratched at all.the hit was so hard paint transferred to the glass and metal. I think the pixel watch is alot more durable then people think
Can’t get past : the price plus the googles own bands - which makes this more the $400, small size(would like 42 or 43mm), battery, etc.
I am in love with the design of the Google watch, Without the lugs, it elevates the look of the Smartwatch, and will make it easier to wear not only for fitness purposes, but for things which might require a more dressy accessory. With the more rugged look of the Galaxy Watch 5, I probably would not wear it to the Opera, or to a nice Restaurant, etc.
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THANKS FOR THIS DETAIL VIDEO MAN ALSO I WILL GO WITH PIXELWATCH HERE
Let me first start by saying that Samsung Watch 5, and watch 5 Pro in my case, absolutely now has Google Assistant. You can get rid of Bixby and replace it with Google Assistant. I have my top button set that when I long press it Google Assistant opens up and it's super fast and super snappy. Immediate! This is a crazy comparison. You can also set it for the "Hey Google" wake up. This is a zero issue as in ZERO!!!
Seriously guys just walk into your local Best Buy and play with and try these watches on. I don't get why people ask questions about the fit and the size when I literally walked into Best Buy and tried on the pixel watch, tried on watch 5 40 mm, 44 mm and the Pro at 45 mm and played with them all. I waited for years for that pixel watch after 11 years of owning every Fitbit model that was ever available including the Fitbit Surge that nobody remembers. I'm coming from a Sense, which I loved but it was at the point where I was constantly charging it. I decided on the Galaxy watch 5 Pro and I'm not looking back. Love it!! As for size I'm a woman with a 6.25-in wrist. When I add some stretchy bead bands in front and behind the watch it looks like a beautiful piece of jewelry. I have the raw titanium version which IMO looks more premium than the black.
Side note: I was terrified of leaving the Fitbit platform but I am totally fine with the Samsung health and all the feedback. I actually like it just as much if not more because I just think it's visually more appealing. I'm not having GPS issues from my start but I also feel like those are software updates to come. I really wanted to love that pixel but battery and durability in my opinion would just not there and I absolutely foresee the next version of that pixel watch being totally different. I think Google, not Fitbit but Google is going to completely change by adding more protection and a better batteryfor that watch and I think that's going to be a bummer. I didn't want to look down the road in November and see a totally different watch wishing I had held out. I loved my Fitbits and each iteration got better than the previous so I will miss that but I'm totally fine.
I've gone with the pixel after much deliberation, though it's so close between the two for my needs. A close friend and gym buddy has just bought the Galaxy Watch 5 so we'll be closely comparing them over the next few weeks.
I've decided to keep my pixel watch in a full protective cover (sides and screen protector built in) even if it ruins the aesthetic, in case I want to return it or sell it if something better comes along or I change my mind.
Thinking about getting the Google. But right now with my phone and tablet, I never know who's going to answer when I say "Hey Google". What device will answer if I get the phone too? (Idiotic that the phrase can't be changed for each device).
Thanks for the input guys
I have a Pixel 7. Part of me wants the Pixel watch, but its small, the battery life sucks, etc...
If I go with the Galaxy Watch 5, does everything work properly now that its not running Tizen? Meaning, I can take calls, get all my alerts, respond to texts and emails, etc... from the watch?
I don't care about the fitness obsession. I want an extension of my phone, not a medical device... lol
Actually the galaxy watch is running wear OS which is the same operating system as the pixel watch, you will be able to do all of those things with no issues. The only thing is that there's usually Samsung specific features that won't work
Same for me, I'm thinking between the 2
I'm excited for you pixel 7 review Mike
I see those shiny phones back there
Go comparison. I'm rocking the Galaxy Watch 2, looking to upgrade this Black Friday. Still undecided, also my phone contract is due up in the New Year so now I'm thinking ecosystem .
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when the improved Pixel watch comes out in October...definitely gonna get that one
just more intuitive and elegant than Samsung's imho
You are the champ of earbuds, 🎧 but you do everything so classy
I'm late to this, but I enjoyed the comparison.
I own an Apple Watch S5, GW 4, and picked up a Pixel Watch in mint condition for a low price last week. I know I should have waited for the Google event this week, but the price was really great, and plus I purchased a Pixel 7 a week ago.
My personal ranking in order: Apple Watch, Pixel, Galaxy Watch.
AW still needs better syncing support for music and podcasts.
Pixel, so far, has a more "elegant" UI and style than GW.
GW feels clunky and also feels like something is missing.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, that's good enough for me. Apparently the Pixel Watch only has TH-cam Music for any music you want to listen to.
Why did Galaxy do away with the mechanical rotating bezel. I love that. Just started using my S3 again and trying to figure out if I want to upgrade. I run a pixel 6 cellphone but was always a fan of galaxy watches
I saw someone say Google was going to sell a band that had traditional lugs
I am extremely happy with my Pixel Watch. I had the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro before it and had it for a little over a week. I hated the digital rotating bezel, the GPS sucked, and the battery life was (legit) only slightly better than my Pixel Watch. It disconnected from my smartphone from time to time, the Pixel Watch has not. It's highly reliable. The Pixel Watch is a clear winner. Samsung has a bit of quality control issues that they need to take care of.
I'm sorry, you must have been using a Galaxy Watch 4 as the GW5 Pro didn't have a rotating bezel. I haven't had any GPS issues and battery life is outstanding on the GW5 Pro, 3+ days with home security email, text, and other notifications coming all day long. The beauty of the Galaxy watches is sleep mode and how it automatically detects when you are asleep and withholds all of the notifications until it realizes that you are awake.
Wish you the best with your PW.
@@markweaver4424 - The Watch 5 Pro has a digital rotating bezel.
@@DeadofWinter321 Yes, you are correct and I apologize. Most GW users are use to the "physical" rotating bezel.
What phone did u use with the GW5 PRO?
Pixel Watch looks damn beautiful.
I hate the Thick bezel but the
Watch looks Good. 😅
Idk about the pixel watch, but galaxy do have "case straps" like watch bands that protect the edges and from water to the point where the lil damge he got from rock climbing that would neva have happened
2023 new release: we got this beautifully new device which is pretty similar with last year's release but need a monthly subscription to allow it to charge.
I bought a spigen caee for the pixel watch. Makes more s8ze appropriate. Also depending on your job. Im a manager in a grocery store so i constantly band my watch faces on stuff with stocking ect
I have the Caseology for my Galaxy watch 5 Pro it's a rubber case
One key point you really glossed over is that the Samsung Watch ALSO has Google Assistant which can be downloaded very quickly and made to be the Default Assistant as we all know Bixby is just not very good.
I beg to differ about Bixby not being good , i actually like Bixby a lot and it's just as useful as Google assistant.
Thanks Mike good video.
Battery life is a deal breaker for many, I assume.
What is paywall in pixel watch? Nice comparison video. I love the looks of Google Pixel. But sad that Google is always making mistakes with their phones and devices. They have the money but cutting down or limiting some important features is no good. Thank you for the comparison.
The paywall is for Fitbit. And Just because google has money doesn't mean they have to include every feature they can. Then there will be no difference between Samsung and Pixel products. This is just their first gen watch. Let's hope they get it right on their next generations.
@@holycrapimbatman1760 If they want to sell these watches at a premium over GW, they should include all the features they can. It's not like Google's been hitting it out of the park in their hardware division.
@@holycrapimbatman1760 Thank you for the information 🙂 Ya Let's hope they come up with a better implementation on their next watch.
Just bought Galaxy Watch 4 on Amazon for 124 EUR (early Prime Day) - same CPU as Galaxy Watch 5, which is 3 generations newer than what Google has.
Good luck selling Pixel Watch with the same OS for 380 EUR +...
I am an everyday jogger and a fan of health statistics and data. I have both an Apple Watch 7 and a Galaxy Watch 4. I kept my GW4 in a drawer in my desk and carried the AW7 24/7. Was curious about the PW. but yesterday I got an update from Samsung and now I have ECG and blood pressure on my GW4. Cant compete with that. So the AW7 goes to the drawer, and I will wait some time to try the PW. Great video!+
It seems the PW lacks automatic workout tracking.
They add blood presure and ECG on non Samsung phones?
Not just that, you also get BIA to monitor changes in your body composition.
I was bummed after a hard period of fasting and exercising and only seeing a 2 pound difference on the scale.
Body composition on the galaxy watch showed me I'd lost 6 pounds of fat, and gained muscle.
Channels have tested it to be within 5% accuracy of a dexa scan, which in some cases can cost as much as the galaxy watch to do once.
@@michabrzozowski6724 Not officially. But you can add it yourself, with a guide.
What part of the world do you live in that you are just now getting the EGC and blood pressure updates? I've had them in my watch for a very long time. I got the GW5 Pro and kept my GW4 because it's the last model with the rotating bezel. I traded my Galaxy S3 in for the GW5 Pro.
And I definitely don't have need of an AW. Samsung meets all of my needs and there are some things on it that AW doesn't have.
I'm still tossed up about what watch to get. If I have a Pixel 6 Pro is my experience with the Samsung watch going to be the same if I had a Samsung phone or do I lose some features?
You lose ECG and blood pressure, at least officially. If you're willing to tinker a little, you lose nothing, as they can be sideloaded.
@@FrancoRossel good to know, I'll have to look into it.
With the pixel watch you lose no features the only main caveat I see so far is battery life. If you need battery life you might want to go with the watch 5 pro Franco is right. If you use mostly Google applications (less bloatware on the pixel watch) and you like using Google Assistant, I would probably go with the pixel watch.
@@micahjohnson9184 the battery life is my only thing I'm leaning towards an LTE version, and if I'm paying all that money i don't want to choose the wrong brand. I do love the Google ecosystem
I've had a 4 consecutive fitbit smartwatches they give me premium free every time I get a new watch. There is nothing in premium that I use and I can not even tell the difference.
It is not fair to compare the bezels and show black wface on pixel and yellow on Galaxy - use the same colors
I love this channel.
Thanks for an awesome head-to-head. I've been waiting for a Google made Wear OS device for a while so I took the plunge with my Pixel 7 Pro order. Currently I'm using a TicWatch Pro (1st gen) and before that I had the original Moto 360 which I absolutely adored. I wouldn't have upgraded if the microphone hadn't died. Loved the design, it worked super well and was extremely sturdy.
How is it, are you satisfied?
Galaxy watch is better
@@sshah2545 sorry, I didn't see your reply. I have been super happy with the Pixel watch. I like it so much I bought one for my wife. I have not had any issues or regrets with it. It runs smoothly, and I find the battery life to be adequate. I always get through a day even with AOD turned on and tracking a workout with GPS. I don't use it for sleep tracking. I did it a few times and it is cutting it close for battery life at that point. But if you were to charge it for 20-30 mins 2x a day you could definitely get away with it. To conserve a little power, despite having AOD turned on, I have TTW turned off and I use vibrate only (I found Turing on the ringer and TTW made a difference). Lots of reviews were concerned about the bezels, I don't notice them. The magnet on the charger isn't super strong but definitely adequate. As for a lot of people wanting a bigger size, coming from a much bigger watch, I like the smaller size. It is still bigger than most traditional watches.
I can't compare it to a Galaxy watch since I've never used one. Perhaps there is more integration for a Galaxy watch and a Samsung phone but I wouldn't switch to a Galaxy watch having a Pixel phone.
Is there any difference using the Pixel watch for Google Pay? I find it really flaky and a bit unreliable on the Galaxy, it's flawless on my Apple watch.
@@official_mikeobrien7110 No scams please
Pixel fan, got the watch last week, but I'm returning to get the galaxy watch. Google isn't ready for a watch yet.
Just bought a Garmin Venu 2. Mostly happy with it, but finding the Apps is annoying. I wish it had all of them on the face like the Samsung.
Great review. Galaxy is better value although I'm a pixel phone user and loyal to Google products but I go for the the product that gives me more for the bucks
important part if you have a pixel phone, samsung health is having compatibility problems
Thumbs up just because the watch face was bad ass when hanging in the tree 🤣
I think the strap adapter you speak of exists now.
Nobody ever shows the difference in notifications layouts
The Fitbit application paywall is atrocious. Hopefully Google does a better job at battery and value proposition next year. Overall a solid 1st gen watch though.
I hope the Pixel isn't tapping into the ANT+ data streaming from the heart rate sensor.
It's NOT a completely different version of wear os, actually it's the same. Wear OS 3.5. Galaxy Watch just has a Samsung custom UI on top. And vice versa Pixel Watch also has some custom UI stuff which differentiates it from e.g. a Fossil Watch with WearOS 3.5.
damn all the time i was seeing your hands that nerves are good
Are there any limitations to using Samsung watch 5 with a non Samsung phone like Pixel 7?
Thumbs up for listening to one of the greatest bands (the strokes)
The looks of the Pixel, lack much to be desired. Looks like my grandpa's grandpa ancient watch.