Apple Watch Original vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Google Pixel Watch 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Original vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 33.3 mm -
Height 38.6 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Type OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back Aluminium
Case Details Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type Digital Haptic
BAND Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Classic buckle Active band
Band Size S S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-195 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Calf leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Apple Qualcomm
CPU Type S1 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Original Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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