Samsung Gear Live vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear Live 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

Samsung Gear Live vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 37.9 mm -
Height 56.4 mm -
Depth 8.9 mm -
Weight 59 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Metal 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Wine red -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, 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 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, 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 SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - 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 - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels -
Screen Size 1.63" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details - Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type - Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 512 MB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Qualcomm Qualcomm
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 5100
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear Live Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories - 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Gmail, Google Voice Search, Google Maps Navigation, Google Maps, Google Now Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IP67 -
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
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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