Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 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

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 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 Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 36 mm -
Height 51 mm -
Depth 10 mm -
Weight 45 g -
Body Details Main unit: 36 mm x 10 mm x 51 mm 38 g Case only: 31 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Brown | Black | Lime | Silver metal -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA Z5, Z5 Dual, Z5 Premium -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor 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 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 Voice control, gesture control 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 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 - 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 Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels -
Screen Size 1.6" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Colour Depth 16-bit (65000 colours) -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Touchscreen Technology Capacitive -
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details - Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Link bracelet Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Steel | Black | Lime Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 512 MB 2 GB
CPU Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer ARM Qualcomm
CPU Type Cortex-A7 5100
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Standby Time 96 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 1 hour 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories USB cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Messages, Google Play, Weather, Reminders, Date Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IP68 -
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 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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