I've waited years for this! - Google Pixel Watch

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    James has been walking around with a naked wrist since he started eagerly awaiting the release of the Pixel Watch ever since the early leaks from years ago. Is the watch everything the hype has built it up to be or is this watch disappointing even to our resident pixel fanboy?
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    0:00 NSFW?
    0:17 Unboxing
    1:13 Taking a look at the charger
    2:00 Looking at the body and comparing colours
    4:18 Sponsor - dbrand
    5:01 Setup and trying it on
    8:04 Learning how to use the watch
    8:30 Standout features
    9:55 Thoughts on the bezels
    10:59 Watch faces, tiles, and the app
    13:25 Some lacklustre specs
    14:26 The premium paywall
    15:46 Pricing impressions and upcoming workout feature
    17:18 Overall thoughts
    18:19 Outro
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  • @fieldrat9046
    @fieldrat9046 ปีที่แล้ว +1387

    I like how the hand wash timer makes you touch your watch, which you’re not about to wash, before washing your hands.

    • @metallurgico
      @metallurgico ปีที่แล้ว +282

      the level of logic of someone that requires a timer to wash their hands lol

    • @cretinousmartyr3522
      @cretinousmartyr3522 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You just use a non dirty part of your hand and also you can wipe off/wash the watch, they are made water resistant enough to wipe the screen down as you wipe off your hands to dry them

    • @LouisChiaki
      @LouisChiaki ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Or, just also rinse your watch after you washing your hands.

    • @michaeljeacock
      @michaeljeacock ปีที่แล้ว +12

      or you know, the feature he never bothered to test. ok google.

    • @Christian-ed5uc
      @Christian-ed5uc ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Or you say hey Google to your watch and start the timer ⌛

  • @Sizukun1
    @Sizukun1 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Theres got to be a condition for "I want this but wouldn't really have a use for it" around tech. It looks neato but I could never justify $400 for what would be a digital watch for me.

    • @Mr.Anders0n_
      @Mr.Anders0n_ ปีที่แล้ว +53

      That's what "smart" watches are all about: a solution looking for a problem ;)

    • @Sizukun1
      @Sizukun1 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@Mr.Anders0n_ The heart monitoring is cool, and the customizable watch screen showing day and weather is neat, but none of it is $400 neat. I know google advertises you can leave your phone at home and still pay for stuff using NFC, but uhhh, why?

    • @bw-mx1dy
      @bw-mx1dy ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Got a Pixel 7 yesterday. Verizon had a $150 off deal on the Google Watch. Still didn't get it. Taking out my phone is not taxing enough for me to justify spending any real amount of money on a smartwatch.

    • @jalovinas
      @jalovinas ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's basically only useful for training, and if you want to sometimes go around without your phone (with the lte model) and focus on the moment etc. So... basically just for working out.

    • @edcgadgets-de
      @edcgadgets-de ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I buy the Apple Watch always in stainless steel, for me it’s absolutely worth the cost. I might get the ultra too… spending this amount of money for something you use 23h/day (including sleep tracking and 1h charging per day) is absolutely worth it imo. On that note it’s less worth buying a expensive car that you drive not regularly. There the cost of ownership is much higher and the ROI is much lower.

  • @Superninja71
    @Superninja71 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Yes Google Keep does work with Wear OS. I use it all the time when I am grocery shopping to quickly check my list and check things off without having to pull out my phone.

    • @xmlthegreat
      @xmlthegreat ปีที่แล้ว

      What watch do you use

    • @Mike_Wazowskii7
      @Mike_Wazowskii7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      $400 well invested lol

    • @ErDige
      @ErDige ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is a really good use case

    • @Superninja71
      @Superninja71 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@xmlthegreat I wear a Fossil Gen 5, Ive had it for a while and I like it. Wasn't too expensive and does what I need it to do.

    • @SnowAnt
      @SnowAnt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Superninja71 Mine broke on the 6 month mark, like the charging rings fell off

  • @briandijkshoorn5084
    @briandijkshoorn5084 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It’s pretty messed up how Fitbit locks your personal data behind a paywall

  • @yalort1
    @yalort1 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    i would love a review off all the equipment that employees have liked enough to steal from the office and why other than free they wanted it over other similar products. i think you could get a whole series out of it.

    • @stpirate89
      @stpirate89 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Given that the employees get to actually try lots of different stuff hands on, and not just rely on reviews and videos like these, that would be a really useful extra for us as consumers.

    • @Cyba_IT
      @Cyba_IT ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That would be cool but they're probably worried about offending sponsors if it isn't on the list.

    • @danieltheisland
      @danieltheisland ปีที่แล้ว

      We've already gotten a hint of what they've stolen from the Intel upgrade series. But yes, it would be interesting to get something a bit more in-depth.

    • @Devilzreject
      @Devilzreject ปีที่แล้ว

      thats called intel upgrade lol

  • @tindo
    @tindo ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank you (finally) for a ShortCurcuit that's not too short so we get all the info

  • @ArtForSwans
    @ArtForSwans ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Looks like an okay first attempt but I think I'll wait for the second gen version and see how that is.

  • @ConorORegan
    @ConorORegan ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I just hope they don’t go full on Google and cancel the project after 2 years

    • @secret222
      @secret222 ปีที่แล้ว

      LPA

    • @AbbStar1989
      @AbbStar1989 ปีที่แล้ว

      ROFL

    • @danfr
      @danfr ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Personally, rather than axing the Pixel watch, I'm more worried they'll axe Google Fit (which also works on the Galaxy Watch 5) leaving me with less choice of which watch I prefer.

    •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knowing Google, I think they‘re going to change the band switching thingy next gen.

    • @dakiloth
      @dakiloth ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No, there will just be a bug in 13 months that they refuse to fix

  • @aaron57422
    @aaron57422 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Only having 24 hr battery and taking an hour just to get to 80% really kills it as a tracker. Having to charge it for an hour every day, and during the time you would want to be tracking? I guess it works for the Google part but the Fitbit part feels dead. I charge my existing Fitbit like once a week, and it's fully charged in the time it takes to shower.

    • @wrob08
      @wrob08 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's one of the main reasons I'm not excited for it. My Galaxy Watch Active2 lasts 3-4 days between charges. I can't even imagine how they can only make it last 24 hours.

    • @reichstein011
      @reichstein011 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wrob08 It's deliberately only 24 hours (which is stupid). They even said that they plan to make Wear OS more efficient so that they can use and EVEN SMALLER BATTERY.
      I really hate this logic of "hey we made a more efficient device, lets make the battery even smaller so our users never get better battery life".

    • @Todestelzer
      @Todestelzer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just put it on the charger before going to sleep.
      Doing this for years now with apple watches. Never had a dead batterie end of the day.

    • @anomuumit
      @anomuumit ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Todestelzer That means no sleep cycle tracking.

    • @Todestelzer
      @Todestelzer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anomuumit yeah but why do I need a sleep cycle tracking anyway?
      If you think you don't sleep well you can check it for 1-2 days and wear it while sleeping.

  • @FAYRmusic
    @FAYRmusic ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This short circuit gave me more info about this watch than any of the full reviews I have watched so far. Thank you :)

  • @roderick9018
    @roderick9018 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Love my Garmin watch for sports tracking and heart rate but that pixel one is pretty cool. Also love not charging my Garmin every day

    • @shottingham
      @shottingham ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was so excited for this watch, but the 24 hour battery is a nope. Fitbit Sense 2 is still the one to buy if you enjoy using this medium (my Pixel 6 Pro integration works well).

    • @andycapybara
      @andycapybara ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yes, Garmin battery life is so underrated!

    • @NigelMelanisticSmith
      @NigelMelanisticSmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shottingham I wish the Fitbit Ionic never called recalled. It was my favorite before that.

    • @Djuntas
      @Djuntas ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Id always only use Garmin. Just the best for sports. Don't want to wear watches normally

    • @shottingham
      @shottingham ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@NigelMelanisticSmith The Ionic had so much potential. Such a shame that even since acquisition of Fitbit, Google are still making a mess of wearables.
      I strongly dislike Apple, but their latest watch is pretty damn good. As for Samsung; lol.

  • @BrettWidner
    @BrettWidner ปีที่แล้ว +279

    I kinda want one of these but knowing Google, they'll kill it in 2 years lmao

    • @androiduberalles
      @androiduberalles ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Trust me, you don't. WearOS is garbage.

    • @MikeTrieu
      @MikeTrieu ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@androiduberalles I dunno. Seems fine to me on my new Pixel Watch. What exactly is it about WOS3 that you find to be "garbage"?

    • @RED-WEAPON
      @RED-WEAPON ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@androiduberalles I just got my Pixel Watch today. It's 10/10. They're going to refresh this product every year like the Pixel. It's worth buying now.

    • @PatGencarelli
      @PatGencarelli ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Like they killed the pixel phones?

    • @MrAsh1100
      @MrAsh1100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It all depends. If there's enough sales, support and the cost is minimal enough to justify it, it will be here to stay for some time. From what I'm seeing, the watch is definitely staying for some time seeing that its made to be compatible with the Android ecosystem and its launching side by side with the Pixel, which is to say there will be market for it especially with Pixel users seeing that the Pixel is a success for Google now. I can just be somewhat hopeful here since we don't know how it will go in the future.

  • @blondy2061h
    @blondy2061h ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Android watch reviews kind of remind me of Android tablet reviews. I'm rooting for them because I want Apple to have some real competition on these fronts. The features look good. It's just not as polished and put together as the Apple alternative and you can kind of tell Google will lose interest in it before it gets anywhere near the Apple level.

    • @terryd8692
      @terryd8692 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I've come to the conclusion that people like Apple or Android and there isn't much point putting them up against each other because the users are so biased one way or the other. I'm sure this watch doesn't do 'smart stuff' as well as Apple but it looks great, which is a great start.

    • @craz7644
      @craz7644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what u see as inpolished mate?

    • @TheTyisawesome
      @TheTyisawesome ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol what? Apple fanboy? Haha
      This watch is very polished and a strong direct competitor to Apple's watch. I think this is the best android alternative

    • @Termynat0r
      @Termynat0r ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@craz7644 @TheTyisAwesome I'm only 4 minutes in the video but the things I already noticed are that the chargers magnets are pretty weak even to the point that the charger wiggles around the watch. On Apple Watch the charger is tight and secure. Also the knob on the side sounded pretty mushy where as the one from Apple is very taktile. Also the bands look like shit, I really hope they have more than those 3 silicon ones
      EDIT: I see they have more bands 👍

  • @xanedan4565
    @xanedan4565 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I use a third party note app on my Apple watch specifically to read my shopping list on my watch. It's super clutch, and the app I use (Notebook) allows a shareable link that will let other people edit the list so you can send a group text to your family saying "need anything?" and have them add to your list.

  • @Im_Axion
    @Im_Axion ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Fast Pair feature (the IOS like pop up for first time setup) should be on every Android device with Google Services and running Android 6.0+

  • @martytix
    @martytix ปีที่แล้ว +5

    6:55 specifically a feature for the phones, any wear os watch can be a camera controller, you don't need the pixel watch to do that

    • @DoctorNemmo
      @DoctorNemmo ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a 7 dollar band that did that.

  • @acedoom9039
    @acedoom9039 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Wearable tech still isn't at a point where I would consider it life changing enough to need it. Had an Apple Watch back when I last used iPhone and it was cool and all, but not really game changing tech... yet.

    • @spacetoast7783
      @spacetoast7783 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Some of the fitness features are nice but there's really not much more benefit than that. A cheap Fitbit is as useful to me as a $500 watch from Apple or Samsung.

    • @kunjupulla
      @kunjupulla ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup, I bought a Galaxy Watch 4 and yeah some of the perks are useful now and then but yeah I am not that happy lol considering the price

    • @zam2275
      @zam2275 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got an Apple Watch Series 7 from a mi band 6 and the difference has been stark for me

    • @lenacheney
      @lenacheney ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I LOVE my gw4. I'm a waitress and have a disabled child so if there is a problem at home i know immediately because I can't feel my phone in my apron

    • @lenacheney
      @lenacheney ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spacetoast7783 you can get a samsung watch under 250 lol

  • @VMYeahVN
    @VMYeahVN ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A near future Pixel Watch with thinner bezels and a Tensor watch chip will be so sick.

    • @theElemDragon
      @theElemDragon ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny thing about the bezels.... is nobody talks about the actual screen size. The pixel watch has the same 1.4" quoted screen size as my previous watch... the TicWatch Pro 3. Yeah, the Pro 3 has a slimmer SCREEN "bezel" than the Pixel Watch.... but then take into account all the extra chonk from the watch case and the measured dial around the screen, and all you're left with is a bigger watch anyway.

  • @valeriomazzoni7740
    @valeriomazzoni7740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t help but think about all the abandoned google products… like if I’m not confident I can keep it for 4-5 years then I’m not spending that money

  • @Neoxon619
    @Neoxon619 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    It kinda feels like a monkey’s paw wish. We get a circular smart wash, but at the cost of huge bezels.

  • @scique
    @scique ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really wanted to get this since I'm planning to get a Pixel 7 Pro for Christmas and this would go along great with it. However, the mediocre specs and that fact that it's practically 4 years old at this point is just so off putting that I'm getting the GW5/GW5 pro even though I might lose out on some Samsung specific features.

  • @iceblade2097
    @iceblade2097 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Would have been cool if some mention was made as to what it does compared Fit Bit Sense . Since Google now owns Fit Bit and the Sense is also a smart watch.

    • @kiminimuchu__
      @kiminimuchu__ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The weird thing is that the new Sense 2 is, for some reason, less smart than the original Sense was (features removed, Google assistant removed, no third-party apps support which the previous model had). Same with the new Versa 4 compared to the Versa 3. Feels like Google the made the Fitbits less smart to make the Pixel Watch stand out, which is pretty shady.

  • @jolyan1100
    @jolyan1100 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been using the galaxy watch first gen for about 3 years now. Battery lasts about 48h and I love it.

  • @DJphotoandtech
    @DJphotoandtech ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm gonna hang on for either 2nd generation, or an A-Series. My Garmin watch (had for 18 months) is doing fine for now.

  • @vladislave7826
    @vladislave7826 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is comical how companies try to market their watches in such stagnant industry.

  • @marsrover001
    @marsrover001 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I did not know it wasn't the rumored custom watch silicon and instead an ancient chip from 2018. Honestly a deal breaker and I'll keep waiting for that one.

    • @Masterrunescapeer
      @Masterrunescapeer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Qualcomm chips are also very old chips, wear OS watches up until around end of 2020 used an old SoC from something like 2014, they finally refreshed it with an older midrange SoC and it literally doubled the battery life, but it's still a couple of year old SoC. It's why Samsung watches are actually good compared to competition versus Android space when they use exynos.

    • @BenLinford30
      @BenLinford30 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Masterrunescapeer From what I've seen online, the Pixel watch is using the same Exynos 9110 as used in the Galaxy watch 3, which has an alomost identical feature set but with 3 day battery life. Can also be picked for about half what the pixel watch costs.

    • @sirmidor
      @sirmidor ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? I doubt any of the apps you'd use on a smartwatch need a particularly powerful CPU.

    • @BenLinford30
      @BenLinford30 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sirmidor newer chips te d to be more efficient so you'd have better battery life. Samsung's watches from 2019/2020 use the same chip and get about 3 days.
      The sensors and features on the pixel watch are more cpu intensive so would benefit greatly from a processor that uses less power.

  • @JulianKish
    @JulianKish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome video!
    The thing about water resistance is wrong tho. 5atm soesnt mean you can dive up to 50m with it!
    It means that the watch can be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. It can’t be used when you are taking a shower/bath or diving into water.

  • @AZREDFERN
    @AZREDFERN ปีที่แล้ว +90

    This is one of those extremely rare cases where you can say “Apple has been doing this for years”. The camera remote is pretty OP.

    • @mavfan1
      @mavfan1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But Apple’s is fugly.

    • @bathwater3196
      @bathwater3196 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apple watches are not compatible with android, don't think it's fair to compare.

    • @haydenschaub9424
      @haydenschaub9424 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@bathwater3196 are google watches compatible with iPhone?

    • @LilBoss2102
      @LilBoss2102 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haydenschaub9424 no

    • @mysteryboyee
      @mysteryboyee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nope, still android, samsung watches had camera remote already, why he said pixel was the first i don't know

  • @ThisIsJ0nny
    @ThisIsJ0nny ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve been wanting a circular Apple Watch for years and this is pretty much exactly how I imagined it.

  • @austinlohse9990
    @austinlohse9990 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The camera app isn't Pixel exclusive, I have it on my GW5 as well

    • @jakegattone437
      @jakegattone437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have it on my ticwatch as well. I think they maybe meant that it only works with pixel phones?

  • @EmpathVibe
    @EmpathVibe ปีที่แล้ว

    There is so much customization that this watch has for each adn every face they they have. I have a samsung phone and it did a quick pair with the watch app already installed. I've been waiting for this watch for a long time. I'm excited to see how it fares over the coming months.

  • @Mel0nMel
    @Mel0nMel ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That charger is literally just the galaxy watch one

  • @AlexSchendel
    @AlexSchendel ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Are all the hardware sensors available without Fitbit premium? (Heart rate, SPO2, skin temp, etc.?) If so, do you get access to a history/trend of the sensors? I think I saw something on the Fitbit site saying 1 week of history without premium and 90 days with premium?

    • @Wimmle
      @Wimmle ปีที่แล้ว

      3 months of Fitbit premium included that's all

    • @AlexSchendel
      @AlexSchendel ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Wimmle I'm aware of that part, but my question relates to what features of the watch's sensors are available without Fitbit premium.

    • @arantes6
      @arantes6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AlexSchendel workaround for EU citizens : GDPR request to retrieve your data ^^ a friend of mine had a Fitbit and actually used this to retrieve his data without paying for premium

    • @LightningXCE
      @LightningXCE ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@arantes6 Yes, they are available. There are a bunch of other apps you can use on it to read that data.

    • @joeykeilholz925
      @joeykeilholz925 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fitbit premium as a phrase is so funny and dumb

  • @kiminimuchu__
    @kiminimuchu__ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm sticking with Fitbit until Google figures out the battery life issues. I like the ideia of a Fitbit tracker with Google's smart features, but I'm not even gonna consider anything with less than 2 full days of battery life at the very least... Maybe this will improve on future interations.

  • @mmoszkito
    @mmoszkito ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had that "pixel only" camera app on my LG G Watch R ~7 years ago

  • @JeremieBPCreation
    @JeremieBPCreation ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:06 "Like tears in rain" Is that a casual Blade Runner 1982 reference or is James actually referencing the Blade Runner reference in Community? Hmmmmmmmm... Question for the ages.

  • @QuantaSolace
    @QuantaSolace ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It’s definitely one of the most “Apple looking” watches out there down to the watch app on the phone. Which might be great for those switching from iOS to Android. The problem is, this seems to be a competitor for the Series 3 and not the Series 8 or even the SE.

    • @mehshutup3041
      @mehshutup3041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tell me you dont know shit about smartwatches without telling me you dont know shit about smartwatch

    • @Todestelzer
      @Todestelzer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's nice to see a good Android smart watch. More competition means better/cheap products for us customers.
      I own a apple watch since the first one. A smart watch is so nice to have.

    • @Masterrunescapeer
      @Masterrunescapeer ปีที่แล้ว

      Erm, the software is different, and imho quite a bit nicer. Hate the app menu on the Apple watch.

    • @QuantaSolace
      @QuantaSolace ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Masterrunescapeer I wasn’t talking about WearOS and watchOS. Just the watch app is very similar to Apple’s when setting up watch faces. I should have been more clear on that. Yeah, I changed my app menu to list view on my 7.

    • @QuantaSolace
      @QuantaSolace ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mehshutup3041 Eh, I was referring to how the watch app for Google is similar to Apple’s when setting up watch faces. Obviously, WearOS and watchOS are very different. Should have been more clear on that.

  • @LaidBackDeveloper
    @LaidBackDeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The pixel watch is quite disappointing to me at least. Using outdated components and its overpriced for what it is. Just not worth it. Get a galaxy watch 5 for MUCH cheaper (and you get a better overall build with) or 5 pro with MUCH superior build for only 50$ more. Pixel watch isn't worth it unlike the pixel 7 series.

    • @LaidBackDeveloper
      @LaidBackDeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It also has atrotious battery life with 24 hours AT BEST

    • @jamesm568
      @jamesm568 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fanboy product and a collector's item as the general consumer won't even touch it.

    • @prestontiegs5022
      @prestontiegs5022 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly. I was really open to get one for my wife, and I feel like it would be a great buy at 200 bucks, $350 is steep

    • @louwashe
      @louwashe ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or for even less you can get a Watch 4 Classic and have a cool rotating bezel :P

    • @karthickkiran6409
      @karthickkiran6409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's Stainless Steel bro, Apple stainless Steel watches cost 600/650 dollars. So pixel is way better❤️

  • @atodaso1668
    @atodaso1668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am happy I didnt wait for this. I bought a Garmin Vivoactive4, no pay walls, does all the same stuff apart from the take pictures on your phone.

  • @SlayerEddyTV
    @SlayerEddyTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did he mention that it only has 24 hours battery? I must of missed that bit while I was racing on my other monitor. To me it doesn't make sense, I need it on my wrist to monitor my sleep and heart rate overnight but I can't because I also need to charge it. I'm confused by their confusion. Times the current battery life by 3 or preferably lasting a week then I will consider getting one.

  • @dave_jeep
    @dave_jeep ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm excited for gen 2 of this watch. make it happen google. don't give up after 1...

  • @IG88IGLOO.
    @IG88IGLOO. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a feeling that this is priced high so the next one with the modern chip won't look like a $100 price increase over this.

  • @CoolSilver
    @CoolSilver ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really tempted to get one. I did miss Google Wear in some ways. Being able to reply to messages with voice other than just text. Google fluxed it all up. I went to Fitbit trackers and watches which ultimately didn't last long. Now this has fitbit built in I'd be tempted to give this another go.
    Wear was always built on multiple apps. It's not that bad.

  • @fanis848
    @fanis848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite funny 😂 great video! Question what kind of mic do you use? I am staying a psychology type channel and trying to find what mic do use for a similar setup

  • @peteyification
    @peteyification ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish Google/Samsung/etc would prioritize battery life. What's the point of sleep tracking if you have to charge it every night?

    • @truebiff999
      @truebiff999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use the Galaxy Watch 4 with sleep Tracking and charge it after getting up, so while I take a shower and eat breakfast

    • @LaidBackDeveloper
      @LaidBackDeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Samsung does. In fact they have the best battery life out of any mainstream smartwatch. even the base model galaxy watch 5 offers SIGNIFICANTLY better battery life

    • @LC34999
      @LC34999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@truebiff999 yeah, but it seemed to take forever (45 mins?) to charge. My Charge 5 seemed to charge faster.

    • @Kasper0822
      @Kasper0822 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I really cared about it I could just charge it for a bit and put it back on after returning from work. It doesn’t need more than an hour to top up every day. What really sucks is my watch dying when I leave home for a few days, unless I want to fiddle with reverse wireless charging.

    • @truebiff999
      @truebiff999 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LC34999 it takes a while to charge from 0 to 100, but the battery doesnt usually get that low so it doesnt take that long in the morning

  • @gstoner8432
    @gstoner8432 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope they have metal woven bads with a magnet clasp. Those work the best for me

    • @robharrold4417
      @robharrold4417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That'll be $120 lol

    • @jamesm568
      @jamesm568 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go third party as it's way cheaper and better quality.

  • @Cyba_IT
    @Cyba_IT ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty much the only thing I use my smartwatch for is to keep my phone unlocked when I'm wearing it. Super handy in the car when the phone isn't pointing at my face and I don't have to worry about unlocking it.

  • @cbridgmon
    @cbridgmon ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see a follow-through video of after you've used it for a while. How it's treated you and how you like it!

  • @fsendventd
    @fsendventd ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Has anyone tested the battery life with heart rate monitoring disabled? Can it even be disabled? I'm interested in the watch for its look/feel and good Pixel integration but I'd rather turn off all of the sensors and get more time out of it.

    • @kiminimuchu__
      @kiminimuchu__ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I highly doubt the heart rate motinor is the issue. Google is using Fitbit's fitness tracking, and Fitbit devices have great battery life (6 days for they newest watches). It's not the fitness tracking that drains the battery that fast, it's the smart features. Most fitness trackers have decent battery life, while most smart watches have poor battery life. The fitness sensors are not the issue.

    • @theElemDragon
      @theElemDragon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven't tried witht he heart rate disabled. I had tilt-to-wake turned off the last 2 days, and each had battery life that lasted well over the 24 hour mark. Just yesterday I took it off the charger at about 94% or so at 7AM, and at 11:00AM this morning it still had i believe 20% battery left. Not using it for workouts or anthing like that yet, mostly just for notifications, mobile payments, sleep tracking, and typical watch-y stuff. Now i'm gonna see how long it'll last with tilt-to-wake on. Maybe my next step is seeing what can be done about the heart rate tracking.

    • @theElemDragon
      @theElemDragon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiminimuchu__ Well.... Most fitness trackers also don't check your heart rate continuously and give a reading once per second, either...

  • @palibakufun
    @palibakufun ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've had a Galaxy Watch Active 2 for a couple years, and still haven't seen anything that I feel the need to upgrade up to yet.
    One, I'm lazy so the fitness tracking isn't important to me. Two, I love the insane amount of watch faces on the Galaxy store. And three, I use the alarms feature with silent vibrations during my work day as a teacher to keep track of classes. And I got the thing for less than 200 bucks.
    All in all, it's working perfectly doing all these still, so until the battery starts dying on me in less than a day, I think I'm sticking with it for a while longer.

    • @BenLinford30
      @BenLinford30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Galaxy watch active 2 has the same 9110 processor as the Pixel watch.

    • @neruwu
      @neruwu ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, same here except I do use the fitness tracking features but they work well enough for me.
      As long as the battery last at least 24 hours I'm good. I also love the pink color and I don't think there's any other watch with that color right now, not even from Samsung themselves.

  • @NikHYTWP
    @NikHYTWP ปีที่แล้ว

    Was your old smartwatch the Galaxy Watch Active? I had the active 2 and it ended up dying after a bit over a year and a half of use because of water damage. Hopefully the GW 4 Classic I have on now fares better haha

  • @user-bm9fo5kr1l
    @user-bm9fo5kr1l ปีที่แล้ว

    19 minutes "Short Circuit". Nice.
    Just to be clear, am not complaining. I like long & detailed videos.

  • @United_Wings
    @United_Wings ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Google Bezel Watch 🤣🤣

  • @orhuntx
    @orhuntx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    looks like rounded apple watch

  • @leziox8229
    @leziox8229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fellow watch nerd here, just wanted to point out that 5 ATM water resistant is not much. Contrary to common belief, 50m WR watch does not mean it can be taken to water depth of 50 meters. With 50m WR the "watch can withstand splashes, shower and is suitable for swimming. It is not suitable for water sports, pool-side diving or sea diving." I wouldn't go near water with a watch unless it is at least 100m WR.
    So I wouldn't recommend take this watch near water. It looks like water can easily go inside via the crown or button.

  • @vigneshmohan1464
    @vigneshmohan1464 ปีที่แล้ว

    your thumbnail face is the best in all videos lmao top kek stuff

  • @michaelhubbard5013
    @michaelhubbard5013 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I might never get a smart wearable, but the level of customization on this watch is very nice to see.

  • @HAL_NOVEMILA
    @HAL_NOVEMILA ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My last smartwatch was a Pebble Time Round and I still cannot find a suitable replacement... It was super slim and a good size for my slim wrists, had good battery life, always on display, physical buttons interface (none of that crap touchscreens that never work as intended), full music and notifications controls with verbal dictation to send and reply to messages... So many years after the release and there still isn't another watch that can compete with it

    • @Anrighe
      @Anrighe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To this day I still use my Pebble Time and I really can relate, especially for the controls and the battery life. Sad there's nothing like them on today's market

    • @brziperiod
      @brziperiod ปีที่แล้ว

      Wyze has a really good watch for $30

    • @deforged
      @deforged ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pebble was truly the best.
      it needs to make a comeback by the type of engineers/founders that wont sell it to a tech giant to be ran into the ground again.

  • @ryanwhite5482
    @ryanwhite5482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming from analog mechanical watches, domed Sapphire or glass IS a feature that some people want on their watches. So I see Google's point in advertising it as such. See: Omega Speedmaster, Orient Bambino etc...

  • @NovusDundus
    @NovusDundus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like where things are going hardware and software wise, but personally i'm more a fan of smartwatches that look like regular watches. (I have a TicWatch Pro)
    This looks like a weird smooth dot on your wrist

  • @kayaplayer
    @kayaplayer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those watchband prices 😬

  • @blackadder1996
    @blackadder1996 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    James’ love of literally anything android branded is starting to wear thin

  • @ehgodfrey
    @ehgodfrey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't understand folks putting up with this 24hr battery life, one of the biggest things I use my tracker for is sleep tracking and having to remember to charge it EVERY day for 30 or so minutes before I got to bed and then again during the day is just a huge deal breaker for me. I need 3-4 days minimum.

  • @Ike32
    @Ike32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proprietary watch band connection is a deal breaker

  • @Iumey
    @Iumey ปีที่แล้ว +32

    It’s surprising how similar everything is to the Apple Watch
    Even the UI for adding watch faces is surprisingly similar

    • @Wimmle
      @Wimmle ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's closer to Samsung then apple 🍎

    • @Fabio53443
      @Fabio53443 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Wimmle samsung uses wearos just like this pixel watch lmao

    • @QuantaSolace
      @QuantaSolace ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad I wasn’t the only one to notice that.

    • @Todestelzer
      @Todestelzer ปีที่แล้ว

      What works will be copied. They would be dump not doing it.
      But it's sad they didn't bring something new to the watch Apple don't already have.
      I like competition. Better products for us customers.

  • @scottieapplseed
    @scottieapplseed ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the only things I use my Apple Watch for is the remote viewfinder for photos; I'm suprised this didn't exist on Android watches sooner.

    • @Kasper0822
      @Kasper0822 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Galaxy watch 4 had it, not sure about anything before that.

    • @sxdev
      @sxdev ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At least the LG g watch from 2014 had it, one of the basic wear os features from the beginning

  • @ChronoXShadow
    @ChronoXShadow ปีที่แล้ว

    Should have mixed and matched. I think the black strap looks best, but the matte black under the glass doesn't do much. Switch the face with one of the other and keep the black strap.

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta ปีที่แล้ว

    In germany they were giving these with the Pixel 7. Unfortunately you couldn't use the deal anywhere else in EU.

  • @elliottsalt
    @elliottsalt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to have a fitbit inspire, then switched to a G-Shock. I then realised that smart watches aren't really for me, as you need to charge them and have it constantly connected to your phone for it to not loose track of time. So an atomic solar G-Shock was definitely amazing.

    • @personagenerator
      @personagenerator ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've never seen a smart watch that loses time without being connected to a phone... I don't even know how or why that would be a thing.

    • @theElemDragon
      @theElemDragon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@personagenerator Likewise. And i've had everything from my current Pixel Watch, all the way back to the good ol' Pebble smart watches.

  • @statichelix804
    @statichelix804 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’d be cool if you could customize the watch face without needing to use a phone app

    • @LaithKhalil
      @LaithKhalil ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can if you long press on the watch face

    • @teaurn
      @teaurn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do this from the settings menu on the watch.

  • @carrioncrow8191
    @carrioncrow8191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They made a lot of these, but not enough for a global launch, and then there was a silicon shortage. They had to wait the markets to settle before they could ramp up for a launch, but this left them time to really set up the software.
    Next gen might have Google’s own silicone

    • @MentalEdge
      @MentalEdge ปีที่แล้ว

      Silicone is what the watchband is made of. The SoC would be silicon.

  • @theproffessional9
    @theproffessional9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm still waiting for the day that they just release a wrist mounted phone.
    Like a modern pip-boy

  • @naryanr
    @naryanr ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is one niche that I think isn't going to take off mainstream until the price goes down.
    The specs are now good enough for just about everyone, now the price needs to come down.

    • @99Teutons
      @99Teutons ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Honestly if all you are going to do is use it for fitness tracking i think a fitness band would be a Better option
      Unless you are a professional athlete or a coach and precision like GPS tracking is EXTREMELY important in your field of work
      I think a fitness band is just fine for day to day use like phone notifs and call recieving.
      Fitness bands also tend to have great Battery life (about 3-4 days on a single charge) and they are much cheaper than smartwatches

  • @mattgibbia2692
    @mattgibbia2692 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good first attempt by Google but still seems to fall short compared to the galaxy watch 5

  • @vxxed8668
    @vxxed8668 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:59 missed opportunity to make the scroll wheel a flashlight

  • @hahalolha
    @hahalolha ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see if the Pixel Watch is compatible with the Galaxy Watch charger and vice-versa. I highly doubt it but would be great to know...

  • @Marco-vp8wl
    @Marco-vp8wl ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just don't get how smartwatches have such bad battery life. My galaxy watch 2 has a batterylife of 3-4 days, including using gps for workouts etc.
    Ever since that version battery life is going down on newer models and it's just kind of a dealbreaker for me to upgrade :/

  • @cynical6075
    @cynical6075 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lots of inspiration from Apple I see!

    • @vertexbz14
      @vertexbz14 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew I saw that somewhere! 😂

  • @JeskidoYT
    @JeskidoYT ปีที่แล้ว

    That wallpaper on the computer is fire!!!!

  • @Syrinx222
    @Syrinx222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who wears wristwatches (non-smart variety) regularly, I will warn that you should NEVER take water resistance rating at face value. This is more what you can expect from each water resistance rating.
    30m = ok for rain and hand washing
    50m = occasional shallow swimming
    100m = fine for regular swimming
    200m+ = ok for diving

  • @JWSpradlin
    @JWSpradlin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Using the watch as a viewfinder. Holy shit something that Apple did first!

    • @SirDragonClaw
      @SirDragonClaw ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually you could do it on a Samsung watch first.

  • @rev8962
    @rev8962 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You’ve waited for this for years but I didn’t so bye.

    • @darkdayzero
      @darkdayzero ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bit salty?

    • @Georgepeasant
      @Georgepeasant ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a strange comment.
      Do you comment on every video on TH-cam? "THIS DOESN'T INTEREST ME"
      Odd. 🤔

  • @wizardnotknown
    @wizardnotknown ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this a reupload? Cause I think I have already heard him say the first line somewhere.

  • @Timformers
    @Timformers ปีที่แล้ว

    is there a smart whatch that can scan nfc tags and send them to the phone to execute?

  • @BlueKnight87
    @BlueKnight87 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alright, are you doing the Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4, now that you've done the Pixel Watch?

  • @sijakosan
    @sijakosan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so funny to whatch "smart watch" videos were battery life is super if it holds 24h. i am using a garmin watch that has a battery that holds for 7 days with 24/7 HR monitoring, sleep analasys and stuff no paywall. and there are some that go up to 2 weeks. try out those some time!

  • @Jorge.ALXNDR
    @Jorge.ALXNDR ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a Haylou RS4 Plus that is really not a "Smart Watch" but it works really well for what it promisses and costs, cuz it's crazy cheap, and the bezel on it makes the Pixel Watch look outdated. I really don't know why Google did it like that. Was expecting more from its looks tbh
    software-wise I think they made a really incredible job (except the mess with the fixbit stuff and google fit). Loved the personalization of face watches and sustem.

  • @DekuNEKO21
    @DekuNEKO21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s funny how they treat that pixel watch as if there were no apple watch for the last 8 years.

    • @the-shork
      @the-shork ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean you can either get one or the other based on what phone you own

    • @rawdiggitydog
      @rawdiggitydog ปีที่แล้ว

      But apple watches are ugly. They have always been. The square design doesn't look professional. The actual look of the Samsung watches and Google watch will always look better

  • @BlizRealz
    @BlizRealz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think having to reach to your pocket to get google pay to pay for your stuff is actually better because you can think 1.5 times (XD) before you actually buy the thing you want to, if you have the google pay on apple watch you are more likely to waist your money on things youll regret in the future.

  • @cube_4071
    @cube_4071 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:58 The Apple Watch also has this feature if you look around in the menus.

  • @kostyaslobodyanyuk9260
    @kostyaslobodyanyuk9260 ปีที่แล้ว

    When is the HP Dragonfly Folio G3 unboxing/review coming?

  • @sashakkkkk
    @sashakkkkk ปีที่แล้ว

    A great review. Thank you

  • @krss6256
    @krss6256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one James!

  • @OMGgamekiller
    @OMGgamekiller ปีที่แล้ว

    Anthony should totally review the banglejs open source programmable watch. It is quite similiar to the Pebble line of watches.

  • @wapniak666
    @wapniak666 ปีที่แล้ว

    how are we ok with sub 24h battery life? my samsung gear from like 4 years ago which is more or less the same class as pixel watch hold battery for 3-5days (less now after daily use obv)

  • @RC-1290
    @RC-1290 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:16 It'd be nice if manufacturers made smartphone vibration motors noticeable again...

  • @SwirlingDragonMist
    @SwirlingDragonMist ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart looking watch ya got there.

  • @oafkad
    @oafkad ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine if it could magnet charge from the top. You could charge it while it is on your wrist while you are at a PC or something doing some work.

    • @TheMyleyD
      @TheMyleyD ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately glass is an insulator. Would be cool if it attached to one of the sides to charge.

    • @oafkad
      @oafkad ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TheMyleyD Does glass block magnets? I just presumed it was distance from the magnet that mattered and ferrous materials. I'm no expert though. I will say the google pixel charger will charge my phone regardless of the direction I sit it on it. Even pointing glass to it. It might charge slower though I've never timed it.

    • @TheMyleyD
      @TheMyleyD ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oafkad True, actually. I thinks it's more an issue of how close the wireless coils have to be and where the OLED panel will go.

  • @diab303
    @diab303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the Blade Runner reference

  • @ScottLahteine
    @ScottLahteine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Considering all you get essentially for free with a certain other high quality brand, it makes that other brand's higher price seem much more reasonable.