In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 5 | Wear OS 4.0 by Google |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 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 | 11.4 mm | - |
| Weight | 26.7 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 31 g |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | 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 | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | 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 | 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 | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Google Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Platform | - | Google Home |
| IoT Communications Type | - | Cloud |
| IoT Communications Technology | - | Wi-Fi |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Type | OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 320 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, side button |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Case Size | 38 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Case Back | Composite back | Aluminium |
| Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Polished silver aluminum |
| Crown Type | Digital | Haptic |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Active band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 130-210 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | - |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Porcelain | Bay |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB |
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| RAM | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | Qualcomm |
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| CPU Type | S3 | 5100 |
| Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | Cortex M33 co-processor |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 294 mAh |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 24 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 75 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Google Pixel Watch 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
| 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 | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | GC3G8 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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