Google Pixel Watch 3 (41 mm) – Android smartwatch with heart rate tracking, advanced running from Fitbit, fitness insights, 24-hour battery – Polished Silver Aluminium Case – Porcelain band – Wi-Fi

I’ve owned the original Google Pixel watch since it was released and have decided it was time for an upgrade. One of the reasons I got a Pixel watch was because of the size, I have small wrists and many other smart watches looked too big on me. I know many were put off by a smaller size so was glad Google released this in 2 sizes to suit more people.What did surprise me was that it seems bigger due to the reduced bezel which gives 10% more screen area, this was noticeably different to me, and being able to have a bigger font helps my ageing eyes. There is a difference in how long the battery lasts, the original watch would last me just over 24 hours, i am charging the Pixel Watch 3 every evening as this is convenient for me but I now have around 50% battery left, I have the screen set to touch-to-wake as I personally do not like the always-on-screen. The charger is different with pins to help connect with faster charging times and a notification to my Pixel phone when the watch is charged.The reason I have a smart watch is to track my workouts, I mainly do spinning and strength workouts. There seems to be more metrics that can be monitored for runners, I would like this to be available for other activities such as spinning. I do like to monitor my heart rate in real time during a workout which the Pixel Watch 3 does well.And this is where I do have to highlight some of the downsides for me, as I feel the Pixel watches are aimed more for tracking workouts, an extension from the Fitbit devices. I would like to be able to personalised the Pixel Watch more, such as increased control over notifications for different apps which was what I was hoping for in the Pixel watch 3. I do not have the LTE variant due to the lack of decent contracts for this, I would use more of the smart features.I do think it was worth upgrading to the Pixel watch 3, the screen is brighter and clearer, has a better battery life and faster to charge. I need to spend more time to see the software updates but I am enjoying using the Google Pixel Watch 3.The picture is the original Google Pixel watch on the left and the Google Pixel Watch 3 on the right.

I have had the Pixel watch & I loved it apart from the one thing that lets it down & that's the battery life. Now with the Pixel 3 they have made it better by increasing the size but still a rubbish battery life. Why advertise sleep tracking when you will probably be having to charge the watch. I also have Huawei watches & these have a good 10 days plus battery life. So come on Google sort out this major issue & make the Pixel watch great.