My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel Watch 2
Since Google acquired Fitbit, it has managed to improve the Pixel Watch series. The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a great combination of Fitbit’s health tracking and Google’s high-end smartwatches, and is one of the best smartwatch options available for Android users. The Wi-Fi-enabled Google Pixel Watch 2 currently costs $269.99 (originally $349.99), which is the lowest price on Amazon since its October 2023 release.
According to PCMag’s “excellent” review , the Pixel Watch 2 offers 33 hours of battery life, a Qualcomm 5100 processor, a bright AMOLED screen, and a host of features including an accelerometer, GPS, blood oxygen monitor, temperature sensor, and more. The smartwatch is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance (it can be submersible up to 164 feet underwater). Its main competitor is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 , which costs $199.99 (originally $299.99) for the Bluetooth version and offers a brighter display but shorter battery life (22 hours according to PCMag ).
You can receive calls using this version of Wi-Fi, but you need to be within Bluetooth or Wi-Fi range of your phone. The same applies if you want to sync it with your phone. If you take it on a run, it won’t be able to connect to the internet because it requires Wi-Fi unless you take your phone with you. If you want to leave your phone at home, purchase the LTE version .
One of the biggest drawbacks of the Pixel Watch 2 is that it comes in one size; 41mm screen, same size as the small Apple Watch Series 9 . Additionally, some Fitbit health features will require a premium subscription , which costs $9.99 per month.
If you like a convenient watch with a battery that lasts more than a day and health-focused features like skin temperature and stress sensors, then the Pixel Watch 2 is a good option.