I’ve tried smartwatches from every major brand, and have run nearly 2,000 miles with a smartwatch on my wrist. There are plenty of excellent options on the market — I usually switch between wearing a Garmin, an Apple Watch, or a Galaxy Watch on my wrist. I enjoyed my time trying out OnePlus and Withings watches, too. Google’s Pixel Watch is the one smartwatch model that never felt right, and after playing around with the Pixel Watch 5 in a hands-on session, I’m still not ready to buy one.
Google is really starting to tempt me. The domed Actua 360 display looks absolutely gorgeous, especially when paired with a polished silver aluminum case and metal band. The accuracy of the Pixel Watch’s dual-frequency GPS can hang with the best fitness watches on the market. Plus, Google’s fitness and health suite is finally fit to compete with Apple and Samsung’s offerings. Despite all the improvements, I can’t replace my smartwatches with a Pixel Watch until Google makes these five changes.
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