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Hi really love your video, very scientific review. I wonder can you add Body Fat, Muscle Bone percentage measurement category. Don't know if they even legit feature or just for advertisement. Thanks
The typical tech reviewers should either adapt or stop making their reviews. Even the biggest names make reviews of a fitness watch with 0 discussion on their fitness accuracy.
Thank you for the review Rob !!!!, I'm so happy that I don't have to purchase new iphone to update the software on my apple watch 6. Now I could purchase the pixel watch 2 and "sale" the apple watch 6 and iphone 8. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
I've been watching your videos for some time now (around 2 years) and I just wanna say thank you for every reviews that you did and for the work that you put in those reviews. Your methodology is always what drives me back to your videos, keep it up!
That was quite an impressive performance. Especially the heart rate trekking was better than I expected. Now I'm very curious how the new Fitbit Charge 6 will perform since Fitbit/Google claims some very serious improvements (60% better) for that device incorporating the same technology as in the Pixel Watch 2. That would be the dream, great heart rate monitoring with the Fitbit sleep tracking in the form format of a tracker with long battery life. Hope you test the Charge 6 soon.
So glad I stumbled across this video. There seems to be a lot of negativity and snobbery against the watch based on subjective opinions (Apple's had a decade to get to where they are now) so it's good to see a more factual analysis of what the Pixel Watch 2 can do. I've been using the first gen watch for a year and while it had some GPS 'wobbles' early on it seems to be pretty good of late with reliable HR and sleep tracking overall. I look forward to the full in-depth review.
Would be super interesting to see the original pixel watch retested against the new one to see how many of the improvements are hardware or software related :)
Pixel Watch 2 saved my life. HR detected up to 150 BPM while sitting. My Galaxy 4 showed 90. Went straight to the emergency room. 7 days later I'm checking out with an IFD and meds to live. I love Google.
Really looking forward to your follow-up video. If you will allow me to make some suggestions, it would be nice to hear about battery life and also Fitbit vs Google Fit. From what I understand in this video, you are using Fitbit for sleep tracking. Thank you for your scientific approach to all these tests.
Google seems working hard on pushing its watch towards the top 3 on your ranking Rob! But is there any app/ way to get HRV and tracking your wellness in more details with Pixel watch?
Because visiting parents, is no excuse for not doing hardware reviews, right? 😉 Thanks for "pumping out" these quick initial pre-reviews Rob, in a effort to keep even those "impatient viewers" happy as well! 😉👍
If You feel bored enough, maybe a quick re-review of Garmin Fenix 7? @@TheQuantifiedScientist I've seen You've updated its performance on some charts compared to those from a review, and it got me thinking if it's now much more appealing choice for a first wearable, especially with its' dropped price :D
Seeing the earlier watch's results and new upgrades, I bought the watch right away but seeing your perfect review I am even happier now. Thanks a lot for the great video.
I'd love to hear even a quick re-review of Garmin Fenix 7, because people have been reporting for months now, that its' software seems to have gotten much better, and I've also noticed on the charts that You've changed its performance, and sleep tracking looks promisingly decent :) + its price dropped too so it might be a really good pick overall.
I love the pixel watch 2! I got it for free with my Pixel 8 pro purchase. The only downside is the battery life which lasts me a day, but at least it charges quickly. I charge it when I'm sitting down doing some work or relaxing, this way I can track my sleep or track my steps when I'm active.
Wow! First time viewer here, found your link on a reddit post and I will say this is exactly what I've been searching for! Someone who is actually using the pixel watch 2 for its health and tracking capabilities for a true review, I just received mine today and am upgrading from a Fitbit sense so this was absolutely perfect! I have now subscribed and can't wait to continue to support your channel! I do just have one question were you using the pixel watch 2 LTE or WiFi only ? Also I can't wait for your full review!
It's comforting that the sleep trakcing improved significantly. Since I have the PW1, would you mind doing a retest on PW1? I wonder if the improvements are from software upgrade
"visiting parents in The Netherlands" is when I knew we were going to get an extremely technical and thorough review lol. Thank you for doing proper testing.
Great news, finally an Android smartwatch with accurate fitness and health features that isn't Huawei. Hopefully this sends a message to Samsung to also focus on the accuracy of the galaxy watches, as I do prefer the design of those over the pixel watches.
This was an amazing review. I love data analysis and have never seen anyone produce this level of detail for tech reviews. Great job. Do you use R or Python for the graphs?
You're such a huge data nerd - and I LOVE it! Thank you for the insights. I just got mine last week and loving it so far - good to know the accuracy is pretty good. Thanks.
Thank you for the videos! I would love to see a more quantitative test of the GPS on watches. I have a Watch 5 Pro and I bought it to track my 5K/10K runs but it consistently tracks my runs to be significantly shorter than they actually are which make it pretty unusable for that purpose. Maybe you would compare the distance recorded by the test watch for each ride against a trusted benchmark? That, alongside your visual comparisons would be very useful! I was really holding out for this Pixel Watch 2 to have accurate GPS but it looks like my wait goes on...
GPS testing from biological data analysts is a bonus. I wouldn't bother him with that. Let him focus on what he specialises in. There aren't other channels such as this atm.
How'd you get the data off of the Pixel Watch 2? Do you use an app like Sleep Like Android to record the data? So curious because I don't like the FitBit app.
Thank you very much Rob for this video, in the scientific and objective line of your channel, diametrically opposed to that of many AdverTubers. I have been lucky that it has arrived just in time to cancel my order for the Xiaomi Watch 2 pro and switch to the Pixel Watch 2. Added to its good behavior, we are sure that it will receive the best updates before any other wearOS device, and during a cycle longer product life. Will look forward to your in-depth review. In the meantime, we'll see what the Fitbit ecosystem is like during the 6-month free trial. Thanks again for your priceless contributions! Have a nice day!
Just fyi, you can enjoy most of the Fitbit features without Fitbit premium. If I'm not mistaken you really only miss very detailed reports when you don't have Fitbit premium.
@@mryup6100 thanks for the input! I never used Fitbit Yet, will try premium features using the 6 months included with the watch, then will decide if it worth the extra money paying annual fee or don't. Seems that gives you routines, can control your calories and water intakes, etc. Wanna take a look and explore it possibilities. Thanks again and have a nice day!
Rob, Excellent (initial) review! Makes me wonder about the poor performance of Samsung watches. Samsung has all technological and financial means to produce the world's best fitness watches. They apparently make a conscious decision to spend less and stay subpar. They do not experience commercial pressure to be better. Most people are completely clueless about the inaccuracy of their watches, so Samsung (and the GPS-focused outdoorsy gimmicky watches of Garmin and Polar) get away with crap. The TikTok generation wants appearance over substance, and most reviewers focus on exactly that. You are the exception!
@@TheQuantifiedScientist i noticed hearth accuracy gets better, when you turn off (stresstracker) like for pushups, i dont need to wait 1/2 before it works anymore.
The battle between samsung and Apple has always been quantity vs. quality. I have purchased gw6 classics without watching channels such as this one, and now i regret it. Average youtube reviewer focuses mostly on the quantitative factors, and we all know that corporations are there to make a profit. Reviewers don't don't have the expensive equipment to do in-depth review and testing. They wouldn't bother anyway because for them, the number of views is what matter. I doubt we will get more channels like this one. The amount of effort to test these watches is enormous, and it is not that rewarding. The only hope is the European Union. Mandatory accuracy star rating for medical equipment would help like it helps Apple users get usb-c charging port.
@@distiking Love your comment except for the very last point. Regulations exclusively benefit the industry leaders and suppress competition as they are too burdensome for smaller entrees to deal with.
@NYGuy2000 sure. The star rating would benefit those industry leaders who give a damn about their product . I don't see how this would affect consumers in a bad way. Many people don't have the time or will to do research when choosing a product. Price = quality or brand reputation is the most common factor. This was the case when i was buying my gw6. I was sure i would get the best performer when i pay top bucks and choose a well recognised brand, but instead, i ended up with a nice-looking toy. If there was a star rating on the box, I'm sure samsung wouldn't even release this thing. If this youtube channel didn't exist, i would probably be happy with my purchase, believe all the inaccurate information about my hr/sleep and possibly make decisions that could negatively affect my health.
I appreciate how quick you were with this! Would it be possible to use it a couple more nights for sleep just to avoid the small sample size of one night?
I am straight up IN AWE of your data visualization skills. I'm pre-med now and I'm applying for jobs as a junior research assistant, and this is where I want my skill level to be someday.
Hey thanks for your in depth reviews! I was wondering if you could also test the vo2 max estimates of the watches that you test (and that actually compute the vo2 max. For the pixel watch 2 the vo2 max estimates is called"cardio fitness score", but that value is supposed to be an estate of the vo2 max. Mine is higher than I would have expected even after months of using the watch and doing some running, so i was wondering how accurate that value tends to be for others (who may actually know their own ground truth because they have analysed it in a lab)
I literally don't watch any other fitness tracker reviews except yours. By FAR rhe best reviewer out there! Top class stuff, thanks a lot and looking forward to the long term full review!
As I heard the Pixel watch has to be used with the fitbit app which has also a subscription based option. What features are included in the free basic fitbit app without the subscription? And does it limit the extend to which the watch can be used if you just use the basic version? Can the basic fitbit app compete with the apps that come for free from e.g Garmin, apple or huawei? Btw great channel, really appreaciate the detailed reviews!!
I'm using a Galaxy Watch 4 now, but it seems that it didn't really get more reliable with the new versions, so this is a very interesting watch. Thank you for this extensive review!
Great review. I wish you would go a little deeper and more scientific with GPS section. For example, what total distance was reported for each ride, how consistent were each mile markers, etc etc. My experience running with PW2 is that GPS is reporting very inaccurate distances vs Garmin Epix Pro and AWU2.
How does the battery life really perform? how many hours of cont use does it last....and how long to re-charge? Do Pixel watches also suffer from some updates that ruin the battery performance like their phones (I have had Google phones since the start....and have suffered past 3 with horrible battery/heat; two had to be replaced). thanks
Hey, thanks for your videos! Did you have the time to make the full review of the Pixel Watch 2 testing it longer for sleep? I'm dying to see the results!
I'd love to see more about the accuracy of the calorie tracking (I'd imagine the software would be the most responsible for that?), step counting and their accuracy when underwater. Still, loved the video so 👍
@@humanchannel9421 You'd probably need some very sophisticated equipment to accurately track calorie expenditure, but I suppose the software on wrist devices can be tweaked so that it is not too far off from reality.
@@Scruffed Can't be done. For example, think about the caloric expenditure that would go into exerting an extreme force on your skeletal muscle, damaging it, and repairing it. How much skeletal muscle? Well, that also varies by exercise. That kind of thing would only be reflected on your wrist as a transient HR spike. It's just too complex to measure without sophisticated equipment.
I think you can't accurately track calories with just hand strap, but the closest thing your watch can offer in this field is accurate HR, accurate step count and GPS. If these parameters are measured accurately I think you will have a theoretical measurement of calories when walking/running based on weight and how many miles and your HR will show your pace when walking/running.
Thank you soooo much for this video! I saw the Pixel Watch 1 watch as the only all around watch for Android, but wasn't pleased by the battery life and HW. I've preordered the Pixel Watch 2 and hoped to see you're video to confirm my expectations of it being the best watch for Android. Kudos to you and keep up the great work, now with your team :) Side question - have you ever encountered a watch which majorly struggled due to fit? E.g. a watch preforms terribly with its stock band, but with an aftermarket one it improves drastically?
I think the sleep stage tracking result is inconclusive with the result of a single night and should not show up in the device comparison chart. That's unfair.
I got one with my Pixel 8 Pro but i'm thinking about selling it because it lacks one essential feature for me ... Smart Alarm. My Sense 2 has that feature. Do you think they will add it in the near future?
Thanks for the review! Regarding the not tracked nicht: try to delete it in the Fitbit app and add manually again, then might the sleep stages appear. At least for my Fitbit Sense this sometimes helps.
Very exciting initial check! I have the original Pixel watch and super glad to see significant improvement in the Pixel Watch 2. Will happily look forward to the more intensive look. Thanks for your great videos!
Been checking your channel for this videos every day! Thank you! So helpful when deciding between apple watch 9 or pixel watch 2, which I need to do today :)
Hey mate, thank you for the detailed review. I would like to request to add an additional test to your reviews with regards to the battery duration and charging times.
Are you thinking of going back and reviewing the Pixel Watch again? It's now listed on Amazon at $265 compared to $350 for the 2nd generation. It is possible that the tracking algorithm has also been updated, allowing it to perform nearly identical to the 2nd generation one. If so, it might be worth for lots of people to simply go for the 1st generation, saving $100.. I also think it might be worth for Android users to consider Pixel watches. Samsung, the biggest player for Android smartwatches, is not doing so well in terms of accuracy. While I generally am skeptical about Google considering how often they axe products, now that they are fully immersed in mobile computing ecosystem (smartphone, earbuds, smartwatch, tablet, and chromebook), it is likely they will not axe this product. My biggest gripe with Pixel right now is just Fitbit app is lackluster. You cannot even track cycling exercise. The only exercises able to be tracked are: run, walk, and hike. I hope Google would push updates to provide more live tracking activities soon while maintaining accuracy.
Great video and comes just in time for me as I am looking around for a new watch for everyday tracking . The old PW was unfortunately not so my favorite because of the mixed results, but that looks better now. I hope that you somehow get a polar vantage v3 because that would currently be my most interesting favorite, if you just want to spend a lot of money. The sleep tracking of Polar would also interest me. Especially because the watch can also be connected to the H10.
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Hi really love your video, very scientific review. I wonder can you add Body Fat, Muscle Bone percentage measurement category. Don't know if they even legit feature or just for advertisement. Thanks
Is there alternative of galaxy watch and fit bit with high sleep sensor without monthly fee (no apple)
Hi love the videos. Will you be reviewing the Google pixel watch 2 sleep analysis in more detail? Would love more than a day or so data thx
What smart watch should I buy I have a Heart problem (Heart enlargement) to monitor my heart thanks.
Hi Rob when is the full review of the Pixel Watch 2 due for release ?
I was waiting for your review. No other has comparable credibility. Thanks!
Other reviewers only touch the surface.
The typical tech reviewers should either adapt or stop making their reviews. Even the biggest names make reviews of a fitness watch with 0 discussion on their fitness accuracy.
I appreciate that! 🙏
Very true. Other reviewers just say, 'heart rate is very accurate', but don't tell us based on what, or tell us how they measure that
Same
Thank you for the review Rob !!!!, I'm so happy that I don't have to purchase new iphone to update the software on my apple watch 6. Now I could purchase the pixel watch 2 and "sale" the apple watch 6 and iphone 8. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Thanks so much!
I've been watching your videos for some time now (around 2 years) and I just wanna say thank you for every reviews that you did and for the work that you put in those reviews. Your methodology is always what drives me back to your videos, keep it up!
That was quite an impressive performance. Especially the heart rate trekking was better than I expected. Now I'm very curious how the new Fitbit Charge 6 will perform since Fitbit/Google claims some very serious improvements (60% better) for that device incorporating the same technology as in the Pixel Watch 2. That would be the dream, great heart rate monitoring with the Fitbit sleep tracking in the form format of a tracker with long battery life. Hope you test the Charge 6 soon.
So glad I stumbled across this video. There seems to be a lot of negativity and snobbery against the watch based on subjective opinions (Apple's had a decade to get to where they are now) so it's good to see a more factual analysis of what the Pixel Watch 2 can do. I've been using the first gen watch for a year and while it had some GPS 'wobbles' early on it seems to be pretty good of late with reliable HR and sleep tracking overall. I look forward to the full in-depth review.
People love to criticize every single brand while worshiping Apple
@@levipb1403The opposite is rather true these days if you really pay attention to what transpires online in the tech space.
Apple had a decade and ruined my ultra with their last major update 🙄
This may not mean much but I am very proud of you. I started following you when you started and I am glad you are still going. Hats off my friend.
Would be super interesting to see the original pixel watch retested against the new one to see how many of the improvements are hardware or software related :)
Pixel Watch 2 saved my life. HR detected up to 150 BPM while sitting. My Galaxy 4 showed 90. Went straight to the emergency room. 7 days later I'm checking out with an IFD and meds to live. I love Google.
Yeah no that totally happened
wow
Fake story. Why were you wearing 2 smart watches? Also no way 150 was detected as 90. No freaking way
Why would he fake it? Just for likes?
you are a shill
It looks great. Im waiting for final review. Thanks for your work
Really looking forward to your follow-up video.
If you will allow me to make some suggestions, it would be nice to hear about battery life and also Fitbit vs Google Fit. From what I understand in this video, you are using Fitbit for sleep tracking.
Thank you for your scientific approach to all these tests.
Google seems working hard on pushing its watch towards the top 3 on your ranking Rob!
But is there any app/ way to get HRV and tracking your wellness in more details with Pixel watch?
EliteHRV
Because visiting parents, is no excuse for not doing hardware reviews, right? 😉
Thanks for "pumping out" these quick initial pre-reviews Rob, in a effort to keep even those "impatient viewers" happy as well! 😉👍
When will we have the accurate sleep test? I am waiting for it before to decide if I should buy it :P
same here. Android users hard find a perfect smart watch for all functions especially sleep test as Apple watches do.
He has a sleep video up now
Nice review! Glad sensors are improving. Hoping for a review for fitbit charge 6 as well.
I want that too, i plan to buy one on black friday next month but hoped to see a review of my favorite scientist first.
Are you gonna test the Garmin venu 3 ? Thank you for your work done 😁👍
Yes, I have collected most of the data, but still need to process it 😊
If You feel bored enough, maybe a quick re-review of Garmin Fenix 7? @@TheQuantifiedScientist I've seen You've updated its performance on some charts compared to those from a review, and it got me thinking if it's now much more appealing choice for a first wearable, especially with its' dropped price :D
I am bery happy with venu 3 right now... it needs its time but than i am fine with it and most of the metrics feel right to the way i feel 😊
I am very happy with venu 3 right now... it needs its time but than i am fine with it and most of the metrics feel right to the way i feel 😊
Seeing the earlier watch's results and new upgrades, I bought the watch right away but seeing your perfect review I am even happier now. Thanks a lot for the great video.
I'd love to hear even a quick re-review of Garmin Fenix 7, because people have been reporting for months now, that its' software seems to have gotten much better, and I've also noticed on the charts that You've changed its performance, and sleep tracking looks promisingly decent :) + its price dropped too so it might be a really good pick overall.
I am looking forward for your next video of the Pixel 2, with more data from testing time
nice work! I am looking forward to the longer review of the sleep measurement performance for this watch!
I love the pixel watch 2! I got it for free with my Pixel 8 pro purchase. The only downside is the battery life which lasts me a day, but at least it charges quickly. I charge it when I'm sitting down doing some work or relaxing, this way I can track my sleep or track my steps when I'm active.
Even more excited for the Scanwatch 2 to see how it compares vs the battery
I opted for the Watch 1 with the current discounts. You get about 90% performance for a fraction of the cost right now.
Wow! First time viewer here, found your link on a reddit post and I will say this is exactly what I've been searching for! Someone who is actually using the pixel watch 2 for its health and tracking capabilities for a true review, I just received mine today and am upgrading from a Fitbit sense so this was absolutely perfect! I have now subscribed and can't wait to continue to support your channel! I do just have one question were you using the pixel watch 2 LTE or WiFi only ? Also I can't wait for your full review!
It’s crazy how fast you got this done, while the preorder gifts are still available! Thank you so much!
It's comforting that the sleep trakcing improved significantly. Since I have the PW1, would you mind doing a retest on PW1? I wonder if the improvements are from software upgrade
Pixel watch 2 seems like it's doing very well. Nice to see!
All you have to say is “looks very good” for me to know it’s good enough to buy 👍
Really looking forward to the more in depth review of this
"visiting parents in The Netherlands" is when I knew we were going to get an extremely technical and thorough review lol. Thank you for doing proper testing.
Looking forward for the next Fitbit devices. Hopefully they use the same internals for sleep tracking!
Cool: The sleep tracking.
Uncool: curved screen!
I'm looking forward for the next Fitbit devices too especially charge 6 that they say is 60% better heart rate.
@@robytzaboy the review showed is worst
@@stopPlannedObsolescence Yea is not THAT great, but at least is improved on hr a bit xD
Compared to first Gen this is a great improvement. I can't wait for mine 🎉🎉🎉 great review
Great news, finally an Android smartwatch with accurate fitness and health features that isn't Huawei. Hopefully this sends a message to Samsung to also focus on the accuracy of the galaxy watches, as I do prefer the design of those over the pixel watches.
Hi Rob, any updates for the sleep tracking on this watch and the fitbit charge 6?
Are you going to review the fitbit charge 6 as well? Hoping it performs similarly to the pixel watch 2
Yes, for sure!
I hope you can test the new Xiaomi watch 2 pro when it gets available. The fact of it having finally wear OS makes it a really attractive alternative.
Interested to see how this compares to Venu 3 🤔
This was an amazing review. I love data analysis and have never seen anyone produce this level of detail for tech reviews. Great job. Do you use R or Python for the graphs?
all BS
If only Google wasn't so cheap and gave Pixel Watch buyers lifetime Fitbit premium... Or at least assign it to 1 Google account...
You're such a huge data nerd - and I LOVE it! Thank you for the insights. I just got mine last week and loving it so far - good to know the accuracy is pretty good. Thanks.
Thank you, was waiting for you to release this 😊
Hope you like it!
I think the sleep tracking is super accurate for me. It definitely tracks when I go to sleep and wake up .. almost to the minute lol
Bought this myself with your help, so far so good. Thank you!
Pitty the screen is so tiny! Please do a review on Garmin venu 3 please! Thanks
Commenting for the algorithm because such effort and content must be peomoted. I slept on this channel. Kudos, Dr. Rob 👏🏼🤝🏼💪🏼
Please tell me the Garmin Venue 3 is the next review in line ❓
When is the follow up?
still waiting
Thank you for the videos! I would love to see a more quantitative test of the GPS on watches. I have a Watch 5 Pro and I bought it to track my 5K/10K runs but it consistently tracks my runs to be significantly shorter than they actually are which make it pretty unusable for that purpose. Maybe you would compare the distance recorded by the test watch for each ride against a trusted benchmark? That, alongside your visual comparisons would be very useful! I was really holding out for this Pixel Watch 2 to have accurate GPS but it looks like my wait goes on...
GPS testing from biological data analysts is a bonus. I wouldn't bother him with that. Let him focus on what he specialises in. There aren't other channels such as this atm.
Samsung's have always been dreadful for GPS distances.
How'd you get the data off of the Pixel Watch 2? Do you use an app like Sleep Like Android to record the data? So curious because I don't like the FitBit app.
Thank you very much Rob for this video, in the scientific and objective line of your channel, diametrically opposed to that of many AdverTubers.
I have been lucky that it has arrived just in time to cancel my order for the Xiaomi Watch 2 pro and switch to the Pixel Watch 2.
Added to its good behavior, we are sure that it will receive the best updates before any other wearOS device, and during a cycle longer product life.
Will look forward to your in-depth review. In the meantime, we'll see what the Fitbit ecosystem is like during the 6-month free trial.
Thanks again for your priceless contributions! Have a nice day!
Just fyi, you can enjoy most of the Fitbit features without Fitbit premium. If I'm not mistaken you really only miss very detailed reports when you don't have Fitbit premium.
@@mryup6100 thanks for the input! I never used Fitbit Yet, will try premium features using the 6 months included with the watch, then will decide if it worth the extra money paying annual fee or don't. Seems that gives you routines, can control your calories and water intakes, etc. Wanna take a look and explore it possibilities. Thanks again and have a nice day!
Thanks 🙏🏽
Rob, Excellent (initial) review! Makes me wonder about the poor performance of Samsung watches. Samsung has all technological and financial means to produce the world's best fitness watches. They apparently make a conscious decision to spend less and stay subpar. They do not experience commercial pressure to be better. Most people are completely clueless about the inaccuracy of their watches, so Samsung (and the GPS-focused outdoorsy gimmicky watches of Garmin and Polar) get away with crap. The TikTok generation wants appearance over substance, and most reviewers focus on exactly that. You are the exception!
Thanks so much! Samsung is not terrible for heart rate, but their sleep staging needs some serious work 😊
@@TheQuantifiedScientist i noticed hearth accuracy gets better, when you turn off (stresstracker) like for pushups, i dont need to wait 1/2 before it works anymore.
The battle between samsung and Apple has always been quantity vs. quality. I have purchased gw6 classics without watching channels such as this one, and now i regret it. Average youtube reviewer focuses mostly on the quantitative factors, and we all know that corporations are there to make a profit. Reviewers don't don't have the expensive equipment to do in-depth review and testing. They wouldn't bother anyway because for them, the number of views is what matter. I doubt we will get more channels like this one. The amount of effort to test these watches is enormous, and it is not that rewarding. The only hope is the European Union. Mandatory accuracy star rating for medical equipment would help like it helps Apple users get usb-c charging port.
@@distiking Love your comment except for the very last point. Regulations exclusively benefit the industry leaders and suppress competition as they are too burdensome for smaller entrees to deal with.
@NYGuy2000 sure. The star rating would benefit those industry leaders who give a damn about their product . I don't see how this would affect consumers in a bad way. Many people don't have the time or will to do research when choosing a product. Price = quality or brand reputation is the most common factor. This was the case when i was buying my gw6. I was sure i would get the best performer when i pay top bucks and choose a well recognised brand, but instead, i ended up with a nice-looking toy. If there was a star rating on the box, I'm sure samsung wouldn't even release this thing. If this youtube channel didn't exist, i would probably be happy with my purchase, believe all the inaccurate information about my hr/sleep and possibly make decisions that could negatively affect my health.
I appreciate how quick you were with this! Would it be possible to use it a couple more nights for sleep just to avoid the small sample size of one night?
Yes, I will :-). This was just the initial review, more will follow :-)
@@TheQuantifiedScientisthey, just checking if there's an update on this.
I am straight up IN AWE of your data visualization skills. I'm pre-med now and I'm applying for jobs as a junior research assistant, and this is where I want my skill level to be someday.
The review I have been waiting for ❤
Happy to hear that!
This is the first time I've seen your channel and I love how in depth you go
Hey thanks for your in depth reviews! I was wondering if you could also test the vo2 max estimates of the watches that you test (and that actually compute the vo2 max. For the pixel watch 2 the vo2 max estimates is called"cardio fitness score", but that value is supposed to be an estate of the vo2 max. Mine is higher than I would have expected even after months of using the watch and doing some running, so i was wondering how accurate that value tends to be for others (who may actually know their own ground truth because they have analysed it in a lab)
I literally don't watch any other fitness tracker reviews except yours. By FAR rhe best reviewer out there! Top class stuff, thanks a lot and looking forward to the long term full review!
Will there be a longer period review about this watch?
Been waiting for this review too and just in time! When review for Garmin Venu 2
As I heard the Pixel watch has to be used with the fitbit app which has also a subscription based option. What features are included in the free basic fitbit app without the subscription? And does it limit the extend to which the watch can be used if you just use the basic version? Can the basic fitbit app compete with the apps that come for free from e.g Garmin, apple or huawei? Btw great channel, really appreaciate the detailed reviews!!
still waiting for the detailed review lol
I'm using a Galaxy Watch 4 now, but it seems that it didn't really get more reliable with the new versions, so this is a very interesting watch. Thank you for this extensive review!
Great review. I wish you would go a little deeper and more scientific with GPS section. For example, what total distance was reported for each ride, how consistent were each mile markers, etc etc. My experience running with PW2 is that GPS is reporting very inaccurate distances vs Garmin Epix Pro and AWU2.
What about the subscription to fitbit?
How does the battery life really perform? how many hours of cont use does it last....and how long to re-charge? Do Pixel watches also suffer from some updates that ruin the battery performance like their phones (I have had Google phones since the start....and have suffered past 3 with horrible battery/heat; two had to be replaced). thanks
This was the analysis I was waiting for 💯
Hey, thanks for your videos! Did you have the time to make the full review of the Pixel Watch 2 testing it longer for sleep? I'm dying to see the results!
I'd love to see more about the accuracy of the calorie tracking (I'd imagine the software would be the most responsible for that?), step counting and their accuracy when underwater. Still, loved the video so 👍
It's not possible to accurately track calories.
@@humanchannel9421 You'd probably need some very sophisticated equipment to accurately track calorie expenditure, but I suppose the software on wrist devices can be tweaked so that it is not too far off from reality.
@@Scruffed Can't be done.
For example, think about the caloric expenditure that would go into exerting an extreme force on your skeletal muscle, damaging it, and repairing it.
How much skeletal muscle? Well, that also varies by exercise.
That kind of thing would only be reflected on your wrist as a transient HR spike.
It's just too complex to measure without sophisticated equipment.
I think you can't accurately track calories with just hand strap, but the closest thing your watch can offer in this field is accurate HR, accurate step count and GPS. If these parameters are measured accurately I think you will have a theoretical measurement of calories when walking/running based on weight and how many miles and your HR will show your pace when walking/running.
Will the Scanwatch 2 follow? Thx for the Great work!
Yes please!😊
It's on my shortlist, but will be at least a month or two...
Looking forward to the Venu 3 review
Great reviews. The Charge 6 looks the same as the Pixel 2 for heartrate--any significant difference?
Great video!!!
I hope you will review new Polar Vantage V3 would be cool to also compare to V2 !!!
I think the high heart rate deviations you see during running are probably tied to your cadence instead of heart rate (cadence x 2 ~ 160-180ish range)
Thank you soo much ! One of the greatest channels on youtube !
Wow, thanks!
Thank you soooo much for this video! I saw the Pixel Watch 1 watch as the only all around watch for Android, but wasn't pleased by the battery life and HW. I've preordered the Pixel Watch 2 and hoped to see you're video to confirm my expectations of it being the best watch for Android. Kudos to you and keep up the great work, now with your team :)
Side question - have you ever encountered a watch which majorly struggled due to fit? E.g. a watch preforms terribly with its stock band, but with an aftermarket one it improves drastically?
I think the sleep stage tracking result is inconclusive with the result of a single night and should not show up in the device comparison chart. That's unfair.
Will there be a update on the pixel watch 2?
Thank you for getting this review done so early! Very detailed and organized presentation as usual.
Hello, would you make a test on the Fitbit charge 6 too?
Your test are perfects!
I got one with my Pixel 8 Pro but i'm thinking about selling it because it lacks one essential feature for me ... Smart Alarm. My Sense 2 has that feature.
Do you think they will add it in the near future?
Thanks for the review! Regarding the not tracked nicht: try to delete it in the Fitbit app and add manually again, then might the sleep stages appear. At least for my Fitbit Sense this sometimes helps.
Very exciting initial check! I have the original Pixel watch and super glad to see significant improvement in the Pixel Watch 2. Will happily look forward to the more intensive look.
Thanks for your great videos!
Please do a Fitbit charge 6 review ??
thanks for the video! did you manage to have more testing for the sleep?
Been checking your channel for this videos every day! Thank you! So helpful when deciding between apple watch 9 or pixel watch 2, which I need to do today :)
Happy to help!
@@TheQuantifiedScientistdo you already know when you will update the review with further data?
Thanks!
Did you do more tests for the GPS signal in areas with tall buildings or more trees?
Should you put the watch on your ankle for upper body exercises and on your wrist for leg exercises?
You mentioned an update on the sleep tracking since you only had one night of data, is that sill in the works?
Hey mate, thank you for the detailed review. I would like to request to add an additional test to your reviews with regards to the battery duration and charging times.
Hope to see Fitbit Charge 6 review soon
Needs a bigger size and better battery then the watch would be very compelling
True! Unfortunately, Google and Fitbit have mainly been targeting women, so the small size is intentional and will stay.
Thanks for putting out this review so fast!
Love this. I just got the new FITBIT CHARGE 6 and I'm loving it. I can't wait for you to do a video on it and compare with pixel watch 2.
Grazie mille per il video. Ottimo lavoro :)
Are you thinking of going back and reviewing the Pixel Watch again? It's now listed on Amazon at $265 compared to $350 for the 2nd generation. It is possible that the tracking algorithm has also been updated, allowing it to perform nearly identical to the 2nd generation one. If so, it might be worth for lots of people to simply go for the 1st generation, saving $100..
I also think it might be worth for Android users to consider Pixel watches. Samsung, the biggest player for Android smartwatches, is not doing so well in terms of accuracy. While I generally am skeptical about Google considering how often they axe products, now that they are fully immersed in mobile computing ecosystem (smartphone, earbuds, smartwatch, tablet, and chromebook), it is likely they will not axe this product.
My biggest gripe with Pixel right now is just Fitbit app is lackluster. You cannot even track cycling exercise. The only exercises able to be tracked are: run, walk, and hike. I hope Google would push updates to provide more live tracking activities soon while maintaining accuracy.
Nice review. So have you tried EKG function in pixel2?😢
Amazfit Balance review sometime soon?
Great video and comes just in time for me as I am looking around for a new watch for everyday tracking . The old PW was unfortunately not so my favorite because of the mixed results, but that looks better now.
I hope that you somehow get a polar vantage v3 because that would currently be my most interesting favorite, if you just want to spend a lot of money. The sleep tracking of Polar would also interest me. Especially because the watch can also be connected to the H10.
I am trying to get one early from Polar, but no luck so far... If you know anyone there, let me know ;-)
Been waiting on this to decide on going android or Apple. I’m a bit tired of the Apple ecosystem, but the hardware can’t be beat.