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Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band)
2023 · Fitness + health
84
/ 100
From $379
VS
Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) wins by 3
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Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band)
2024 · Fitness + health
87
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict
Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) lands at 84 and Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) at 87. That puts Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) 84
vs 87 Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band)
Score breakdown
Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band)
84 battery 72
display 88
fitness 84
health 82
durability 86
Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band)
87 battery 72
display 88
fitness 87
health 85
durability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) | Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band)
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band)
Pros
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
Cons
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
FAQ: Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) vs Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band)
Which is better, Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) or Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band)? +
Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) worth the price? +
At $379, Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in display.
Is Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) worth the price? +
At $429, Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in display.
Does Pixel Watch 2 (Sport Band) or Pixel Watch 3 (Sport Band) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.