The third generation of the Pixel Watch hasn't changed much visually, but it has several useful innovations.
Although it's worth starting with the literally biggest change - the 45 mm version of Pixel Watch 3. It has a 40% larger display than the 41 mm version, so now users can choose the size of the watch that suits them best.
By the way, in the 41 mm version, the display size has also increased slightly compared to the Pixel Watch 2 - by 10%. The AMOLED LTPO screen in the new product has become brighter - the peak indicator is 2000 nits, the minimum is 1 nit. The refresh rate is adaptive - from 1 to 60 Hz.
The Pixel Watch 3 is equipped with a Qualcomm SW5100 chip, 2 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of eMMC storage. There are Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, and optional 4G LTE modules. There is support for UWB technology. The battery capacity is 307 mAh for the 41 mm version and 420 mAh for the 45 mm version. Google promises 24 hours of autonomy with Always-on Display and up to 36 hours in power saving mode. Fast charging is supported - less than half an hour is enough to charge the gadget by 50%.
The smartwatch has a set of sensors and sensors for monitoring heart rate, SpO2, and various sports indicators. The device can perform an ECG, measure skin temperature, and Pixel Watch 3 can detect the loss of a user's pulse. If the device detects this, it will first show a notification and, if the owner does not respond, will call the emergency service and provide the necessary information.
Loss of Pulse Detection will initially be available only in some EU countries
Pixel Watch 3 also allows you to create custom workout programs, improve your own performance using Google AI analytics, and receive morning reports on your activity, sleep quality, and readiness for new workouts. Some functionality is available only with a Fitbit Premium subscription.
Additional features include the watch's ability to control the camera of your Pixel smartphone, a built-in voice recorder, the ability to control your TV, and the ability to view videos from your Nest camera.
The 41 mm version of Pixel Watch 3 costs $349. The 45 mm version costs $399.