Pixel Watch 2 Price, Release Date & Features

Google’s line of Pixel Watch devices is about to expand with the upcoming launch of the Pixel Watch 2. The device was recently revealed alongside the Pixel 8 range of smartphone handsets, and is designed to combine the best of Google and Fitbit for health insights, safety features and personal help. If you’re interested in buying the Pixel Watch 2, you’ll want to know the price, release date and features offered by the device.

Is Pixel Watch 2 Coming?

Diving straight in – yes! Pixel Watch 2 is now available for pre-order. Promotional materials for Google’s Fall 2023 previews revealed the pre-order dates, and have since been updated with the Pixel Watch 2 price, colours and delivery dates.

Is Pixel Watch Just a Fitbit?

No, the Pixel Watch devices are not just Fitbits. They do, however, offer many features of Fitbit devices and even have collaborative technologies. In fact, it is essentially the flagship of Fitbit devices, taking all of Fitbit’s technology and wrapping it in a more fanciful skin, with all of Google’s WearOS functionality.

Despite Fitbit being the default fitness tracking experience on the Pixel Watch, a paid Fitbit Premium subscription isn’t required for basic health tracking functions. Features like heart rate monitoring, basic sleep tracking, and Fitbit’s Active Zone Minutes are available for free.

That being said, you’ll get six months of Fitbit Premium with Pixel Watch 2. This includes access to tools like Daily Readiness Score and Sleep Profile, a curated library of fitness and wellness content, and more detailed health insights.

What Apps Can I Use on Pixel Watch 2?

In addition to the Fitbit range of software, there’s a number of apps built specifically for the Pixel Watch 2. Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Wallet are designed specifically for the Pixel Watch 2, and favourites such as Spotify, YouTube Music, Google Maps and WhatsApp.

Can You Leave Your Phone at Home with Google Watch?

With the 4G LTE version of the Pixel Watch 2, you can make and receive calls without your phone. However, with the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi option, you can do the same with your phone nearby. For phone calls, you can use Google Pixel Watch’s built-in speaker and mic or pair your watch with Pixel Buds.

What is the Pixel Watch 2 Price?

The Pixel Watch 2 is priced at $349 USD/£349 GBP for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, and $399/£499 for the 4G LTE model. There are four colour variations of the Pixel Watch 2 available:

Polished Silver Aluminium Case/Bay Active Band Matte Black
Aluminium Case/Obsidian Active Band
Champagne Gold Aluminium Case/Hazel Active Band
Polished Silver Aluminium Case/Porcelain Active Band

What is the Pixel Watch 2 Release Date?

The Pixel Watch 2 has a release date set for 12th October, 2023. The device is available to pre-order now in 30 countries. You can pre-order via retailers such as Amazon, Google and Fitbit.

How to Get a Free Pixel Watch 2

Google are offering a number of promotions for the launch of their upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone handsets. If you pre-order a Pixel 8, you can get a hefty discount on a Pixel Watch 2. However, if you pre-order the Pixel 8 Pro, you can get the Pixel Watch 2 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi edition for free. For more details, check out the promotion here.

What are the Pixel Watch 2 Specs?

We’ve covered the basics of the Pixel Watch 2 price, release date and software features. Now for the more tech minded of us, below you’ll find the full technical specifications of the Pixel Watch 2.

Materials and Finishes	Housing: 100% recycled aluminium
	Active Band: Fluoroelastomer with soft-touch coating
Dimensions and Weight	Diameter: 41 mm
	Height: 12.3 mm
	31 g (without band)Connectivity
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0
	4G LTE and UMTS
	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
	NFC
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, Quasi-Zenith Satellite
Compatibility	Works with most phones running on Android 9.0 or newer.
Display	Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
	320 ppi AMOLED display with DCI-P3 colour
	Brightness boost up to 1,000 nits
	Always-on display
Band Size	Small fits wrists 130–175 mm around
	Large fits wrists 165–210 mm around
Power (Battery & Charging)	306 mAh (typical)
	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
	24 hours with always-on display
	USB-C Fast Charging Cable
	Charging speed: 30 minutes to 50% 43 minutes to 80% 75 minutes to 100%
Processor	Qualcomm 5100 Cortex M33 co-processor
Operating System (OS)	WearOS
Storage and Memory	32 GB eMMC flash 2 GB SDRAM
Sensors	Compass Altimeter Red and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring Multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG app Multi-path optical heart rate sensor 3-axis accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Electrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA) for body response tracking Skin temperature sensor Barometer Magnetometer
Interaction	Side button Haptic crown Premium haptics
Audio	Built-in microphone Built-in speaker
Durability and Water Resistance	Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 5 ATM IP68
What’s in the box?	Google Pixel Watch 2 Active Band (small and large) USB-C Fast Charging Cable Quick start guide
Warranty	2 Years