Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: performance, battery life, and charging
The much-debated Google Pixel Watch has a successor, the Google Pixel Watch 2, which, despite having a nearly identical design, is a quite different animal. Under the hood, the Pixel Watch 2 has undergone considerable improvements, including a potent processor, greater storage, and significantly quicker charging. When you combine the first Pixel Watch's mainly unfavorable reviews with Fitbit's superb activity tracking and some remarkable new capabilities for personal well-being, you get an impressive new smartwatch that is poised to surpass both.
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| Google Pixel Watch 2 (left) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 |
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is one of the greatest smartwatches you can buy right now and the best one available for Android. Samsung's Galaxy Watch line has been a mainstay of the smartwatch market for a long time. Therefore, it is without a doubt the most fierce competition for potential Pixel Watch 2 customers.
Pixel Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: design and display
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| Google Pixel Watch 2 |
Since Google spent years developing the original Pixel Watch, it makes sense that it wouldn't want to make significant design changes beyond the first model. Therefore, if you didn't like the design of the first Pixel Watch, you won't enjoy the Pixel Watch 2. A smooth glass dome and a softly curved aluminum body, separated only by a side button and a haptic crown, give it a distinctive appearance. However, there are a few minor differences between the new Pixel Watch and the original Pixel Watch, including a slightly narrower dome and a lighter frame. The depth of the watch is 12.3mm, therefore it is still somewhat thick.
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| Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 |
In contrast, the Galaxy Watch 6 is significantly thinner, with a depth of only 9mm. Although 3.3mm might not seem like much, a difference of whole millimeters can mean a lot when it protrudes from your wrist, and the Galaxy Watch 6's significantly thinner profile gives it some serious points in this regard. Additionally, the Samsung watch features different-sized frames for larger and smaller wrists and has a design that is much more reminiscent of a traditional wristwatch.
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| Google Pixel Watch 2 |
When comparing the displays on offer, the Galaxy Watch 6 keeps winning. The Pixel Watch 2's 1.2-inch AMOLED display is bright and clear, and it has a great 320 pixels per inch (ppi) quality with a 384 x 384 resolution. Even with a crisp 453 ppi, whether you choose the 1.2-inch display or the 1.53-inch display, it can't compete with the Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Watch 6. The Pixel Watch 2 also carries over its predecessor's thick bezels, which appear terribly old when compared to the Galaxy Watch 6's thin bezels.
Pixel Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: performance, battery life, and charging
It's sad that we are still unsure of how this will work out because battery life is probably going to matter more in this comparison than performance. The battery life of the Galaxy Watch 6 is good, and we were able to use it for approximately two days on a single charge. Even though the Pixel Watch 2 has a larger cell than the original Pixel Watch, we still haven't given it a thorough evaluation. We'll have to wait and see if it can compete with the Samsung watch.
Additionally, the Pixel Watch 2's charging speed has been significantly improved. Google believes it can do so much faster than the first Pixel Watch, which took 2.5 hours to travel from 0% to 100%. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 takes a little over an hour to fully charge, so the two gadgets are probably comparable in this aspect.
For the time being, everything is present, but just until we have a chance to test out the Pixel Watch 2. This is a tie until we are certain that the battery life will be the key differentiator.
Pixel Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: fitness and health-tracking features
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| Google Pixel Watch 2 |
Both of these watches include plenty of tools for measuring your health and fitness. The Pixel Watch 2 includes some new features since Google used its ownership of Fitbit to integrate some of that company's top-notch tracking technology into its wearable. These include the Fitbit Charge 6's new, more precise heart rate monitor, a new electrical stress sensor, and a sensor to assess your body temperature.
The Galaxy Watch 6 contains a skin temperature sensor, a regular stress tracker, and a heart rate monitor. Additionally, it contains a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor made by Samsung that can assess your body's skeletal muscle, fat mass, water content, body fat, body mass index (BMI), and basal metabolic rate (BMR). Is it improved? Perhaps, but unless you're genuinely committed to your fitness, it's unlikely that the additional data from the BIA sensor will mean anything to you.
These sensors drive the fitness tracking, and this is where the discrepancy is wider. There are 40 fitness options on the Pixel Watch 2, some of which have automatic monitoring. However, this is little compared to Samsung's 90 exercises and comparable automatic tracking. Samsung's more extensive selection of exercises will undoubtedly appeal to fitness enthusiasts. While it's probable Google can add these workouts with updates, the fact that the initial Pixel Watch was missing such fundamental exercises as indoor cycling demonstrates a peculiar approach to fitness.
Fitness monitoring on the original Pixel Watch wasn't the best, even with Fitbit's involvement, and even though the Pixel Watch 2 appears to have improved, it still doesn't appear to be at Samsung's level yet. Until we have an opportunity to play with the Pixel Watch 2 more, we're giving this to the Galaxy Watch 6.
Pixel Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: software and features
Both of these watches run Google Wear OS 4, but the Galaxy Watch offers more user flexibility thanks to Samsung's One UI interface that is built on top. The choice between them will depend on personal preference because there isn't a significant difference. Although most people will probably like the additional features introduced by One UI, the differences won't make you feel as though you're missing out.
Both devices support the majority of Wear OS's features, including Google services like Maps, Assistant, YouTube Music, and others. Expect Samsung's apps on the Galaxy Watch, and both watches offer access to a variety of third-party apps like Spotify. However, keep in mind that your choice of watch will determine which apps you may use.
Both watches also come with a few practical extra functions. As was already mentioned, both contain skin temperature sensors and emergency SOS services. With the Pixel Watch 2, Google has gone a step further by adding Safety Check, which notifies people if they take longer than expected to get somewhere, and Safety Signal, which may send out an alarm even without an LTE connectivity plan.
Although there aren't many software changes between the two, we are suckers for personal safety features. This is taken by the Pixel Watch 2.
Pixel Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: price and availability
The 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 with Wi-Fi connectivity is currently on the market and costs $300. The price will go up if you choose a larger size, add an LTE connection, or combine your purchase with some stylish watch bands.
After being on sale on October 12, the Google Pixel Watch 2 is currently obtainable. It starts at $349, which is exactly $49 more expensive than the Samsung smartwatch. There is just one frame size available. For $50 extra, an LTE model is also offered.
Pixel Watch 2 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: specs
| Google Pixel Watch 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 | |
| Display size | 1.2 inches | 40mm: 1.3 inches 44mm: 1.53 inches |
| Body size | 41mm | 40mm 44mm |
| Resolution in pixels | 384 x 384 (320 pixels-per-inch) | 40mm: 432 x 432 (453 PPI) 44mm: 480 x 480 (453 PPI) |
| Touchscreen | AMOLED, always-on display | Super AMOLED, always-on display |
| Storage | 32GB | 16GB |
| Wireless interface | Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, NFC, LTE | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, NFC, LTE |
| Depth | 0.48 inches (12.3mm) | 0.35 inches (9mm) |
| Blood oxygen sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Water/dust resistant | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Price | From $349 | From $300 |
| DT review | News | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Overall winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
However, some of this is predicated on conjecture, and the success of the Pixel Watch 2 in our evaluation will determine our ultimate judgment. We can't currently see it changing the outcome here, but if it shines in some areas, it might wind up recovering some points. The following Pixel Watch may end up being the one that completely changes the market, so it is obvious that Samsung can't just sit back and enjoy its success.
I would be interested in hearing from you in the comments section below if you have any thoughts, inquiries, or personal experiences with the Google Pixel Watch 2 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.
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