Battery has been the same on my Pixel Watch 2 since launch. I'm definitely looking forward to upgrading to the Pixel Watch 3 XL as soon as possible for the larger size and hopefully larger battery.
I got my pixel watch 2 3 months ago and I like it apart from two, very big annoyances. 1.the battery drain since the June update is horrible. It now barley lasts until 5pm after taking off the charger at 8am. Used to last easily until about 10pm. 2. Sometimes when I start a walk it won't connect to the GPS at all and sometimes will drop out during a walk.
I had real issues with that GPS dropping out bug - Google trouble shooted it and eventually just replaced the unit. The new watch worked properly for a while but the same bug reappeared - some wonky hardware issue since they don't seem to be able to fix it with software updates/factory resets? I've never had another smartwatch do anything similar!
I find that if I install certain apps, it gets way worse and if I uninstall them it improves immediately. Very odd situation but I would recommend removing all the apps you don't actively use but might have been automatically installed and see if there's any improvement.
I have a Pixel Watch (OG edition) and to this day, I don't have any cracks/scratches on the screen or the chassis and the band connectors work 100% fine. The only reason I'm considering an upgrade to the Pixel Watch 3 is to get the larger screen size since I have larger wrists and I'm getting "older" and would appreciate a screen size I can read without the aid of reading glasses ;-)
I switched from a GW4 and am generally happy. Battery life is fine and hasn't changed for me. However, coming from Samsung, I am missing so many small features which is super annoying. It's all little things like no audio cues while working out, constant and annoying requests if it should track my cycling "workout", although this is clearly turned off, no actual app drawer, apps opened through widgets don't appear in the recent app list and so on. Overall, the Pixel Watch is so much smoother and nicer to use, but it's still frustratingly immature. Also, mine has a bunch of scratches on the rounded part, which I did not expect so fast.
Watch 6 is hardly better, if you're use to Apple Watches prepare to be disappointed with any Android watch. Really don't know what they're doing wrong.
Just get the pixel watch 2. Most consistent and accurate all rounder for all the health and fitness features, while still being seamless with any android devices. I have the galaxy watch 6 and I'm returning it.
Had a Pixel watch 2 since launch. I'll start out by saying that. I don't feel like I use the watch near as much as other people. I do use it for workouts and sleep tracking and some notifications and I do use the always own feature. Honestly, the only time I charge it is the time right before I go to bed when I'm brushing my teeth, removing my contacts, etc. And I'm able to have it fully charged in 35-40 minutes, which is fine and I don't have to charge it the entire next day.
I've been back on forth on waiting to get a bigger version of the pixel watch if it comes out just go with the pixel watch 2, which right now, I'm going for the first
I wonder if PW2 is using two different companies batteries where one is holding the charge while other fails or it's one company with bad quality control, cause software issue would have affected all PW2 users
I have Pixel Watch 2 LTE and as time goes on the battery life keeps going way down. I just bought more chargers with the stupid pins off of Amazon so I have more options to charge 2-3x a day which is ridiculous for a smartwatch!!! I HATE HATE the battery life. Might go to Samsung watch depending on if the 7 pro happens. Can't wait to find out when Unpacked happens July 10
Mine has been fine, battery is okay. But one problem so far is every few days the screen absolutely freaks out and I have to hard reset it. Looking into it it doesn't seem like a uncommon problem.
I still cannot understand, why we are not able to charge our watches on the back of the phone. Anyways I have been using PW1, no complaints at all, except the small screen. Battery life some days randomly malfunctions, otherwise it's ok.
I get roughly 36hours on a single charge on the Pixel Watch 1 but i just use it for the time and paying for stuff and sometimes messages - everything else i have turned off
Loved mine but I had to return it because the pedometer would track my driving as taking steps. I would have to manually input data and it got really annoying😑
Google Pixel watch 3 Needs to Reduce its Bezels even further down from 4.5 mm to match Samsung Galaxy watch 6 and 7. Battery life needs improving Samsung Galaxy watch 7 lasts nearly 2 days with 300 mAh. Wireless charging and reverse battery charging needs to be added / supported. Tap / pinch control similar to Samsung Galaxy watch 7.
As someone who used to own an Apple Watch, the Pixel Watch 1 I got with my 7 Pro has been a disappointment, to say the least. It's not the hardware, it's not the software, it's the lack of third party support. Checking in to places on Swarm, checking my bank account's balance, reading the news, an actual Telegram app. All things that just do not exists on the Android Wear side. It is basically why I barely wear my Pixel Watch to begin with. If you can get a PW for like, 150-200 euros, yeah, consider it. It's a fun little gadget. But for the full price of 399 or 449 euros, I would really not buy it. I really hope they can get this issue solved, but it'll be a long road to get there.
I actually don’t understand the battery problems many of you mentioned here in the comments. I got through a full day with sleep tracking without any problems. I’m thinking about calling this a you problem lol.
After three galaxy watches dying from water after swimming in the pool, I am sure looking into something else. Pixel watch could by one of the better alternatives
I have pixel watch first generation and it gets me through the day okay. I still have some juice through the night but I don't care about sleep tracking because I have nest hub 2 gen.
Love my PW2. I use a Spigen cover so it's in perfect condition. Battery life has been pretty constant, between 24-30 hours depending on usage. I haven't had an issue with skin reactions so have no complaints. The only time I don't use it is when I'm playing 5 a side football when my more robust Garmin Vivoactive 3 gets used. Keep up the great content!
I bought mine PW2 1 month ago and I love it. Ideal for working out. I purchased a protection screen for them on Temu. PW2 looks nice on my not-too-big hands. Battery life: it holds till 10pm and I still have 40% battery and recharge PW2 before I sleep. I turned off AOD and it's ok. At night I turn on a bedtime. Overall I'm happy. 😀
My Apple Watch also has inconsistent battery life, so now I know it's not just Apple. Some days I go to bed with 50-60%, others I have to recharge it by the time I get home from work.
i charge my watch 2 before going to bed, wear it during the night, wake up with exactly 92 percent of the battery left and almost always end the day with more than 25 percent left
I moved to a Pixel a few days ago and bought a Pixel Watch 1st Gen that was on sale to go with it. It's not perfect, but it was the best fitness tracker that works on Android I could get for £60 lol
What the Pixel Watch, and the whole google system, kills it for me is: I have no Store for Support.. I can go to Apple when I have a problem with something i Buy from Apple and i get Support, repair, etc. With Google or Samsung i MUST Send it via Mail to another Country and then it get replaces sometime after ... For the Pixel Watch, Google has no repair ability and it would needed to be replaced. The whole Support thing is a deal breaker for me here in Germany. When i drive into my City i have a Apple Store. In Germany where have only 1 or 2 Google Stores - can be outdated there idk if we have any
Interesting and informative video. My Pixel watch 2 is still in the box and never opened. I am waiting to trade it in for the much larger and highly requested Pixel watch 3. I got it for free and never liked the smaller watch face so I continue to use my TicPro 5 for now daily.
Battery life on my Pixel watch 2 is good. I get close to 2 days out of it. It's okay for me. Sometimes it drains faster. I don't know why. I prefer the battery life of my OP watch 2. I get easily 3-4 days out of this beautiful watch 😍. Overall, the Pixel Watch 2 hold up pretty well. No damage! Fitbit premium is too overpriced! I use Peloton, my Peloton Guide.
Mir ist wichtig, dass es einfach ist, damit eingehende Anrufe anzunehmen oder welche zu starten (mit Bluetooth über das Phone). Zudem soll der Lautsprecher an der Uhr für die Gespräche laut genug sein. Was kannst du mir diesbezüglich sagen?
I charge my pw2 in the morning every day, and usually it's at ~40-50% the next morning. AoD always on, occasional 30 min treadmill runs don't seem to affect it too much. Overall pretty happy with the battery, since I do charge it daily anyways. One thing to mention though, sometimes my watch acts strange and just starts draining muuch faster than normal. Rebooting the watch helps. Also I notice that if you remove the watch from the charger right after it hits 100%, it ends up the next morning with less battery (around 40%); but if you let it stay for another 20 mins on a charger, it ends up with ~47% battery next morning. My guess is that '100%' is less than a hundred, probably to help with battery longevity.
I've had 2x PW2 since launch. One had never done a factory reset. That battery life is still great! On my other one, I've done a couple factory resets with restore from backup and the battery has gone to crap. Only fix I've somewhat found is to restart the watch then charge up to 100% and then it lasts pretty decently. (Both are LTE versions)
I am using my Pixel Watch 2 for 7 months now.... - battery wise its still okay. It was definetly better and more consistant in the beginning. But I still dont really have a problem with using it for one day and one night before charging again. (but to be completly fair: I dont have a reference on other smartwatches and how their battery is performing. But I think its pretty solid.) - I got one bug with the Watch...or more the app idk: Sometimes the notications arent muted on my phone when I wear the watch....I have to turn the setting off and on again. - Sometimes the Watch is vibrating without any notification. Besides these two little bugs the watch is doing its job quite good. #teampixel
As someone who is more active than most, I average 1-2 hours in the gym and get around 11k steps a day. I've noticed that my battery life has worsened since launch, and just like you when I wake up my watch is dead. Hoping pixel watch 3 improves on this
One strange annoyance I have is that when doing a Fitbit Coach workout, the app does not display real time HR. Older trackers like the Sense 2 or Coach series do display this info.
Good thing Google is making a larger size. Because honestly that thing looks tiny on your wrist. But that's just me. I do have to say Googles design is way nicer than Apples and Samsungs. And thats coming from a Samsung fan.
The battery life is hot garbage, I like the watch but the battery is just horrible. I am getting rid of it, I'll just use my Garmin. Very disappointed in the execution
I dont get breakouts but it does leave marks for sure but it doesnt itch. Though im suprised by how quickly it will stink i have to scrub my wrist at least twice a day and i clean the watch back with rubbing alcohol once a day or every other
I have the late watch version. My watch last about 16 hours if the wifi is left off. If WiFi n Bluetooth on it is less. I do wish I had a larger screen. Also if you turn the Bluetooth off it will last longer.
Bad battery drain lately and my phone started haveing the screen with yellow lines and cant see anything when you wake it. Bought a galaxy 6 watch til the pixel 2 fixes itself lol
Not being able to use google messages if your phone is off or not nearby needs to be noted because that’s wild considering the Apple Watch can do this basic feature
Oddly enough, my pixel Watch 2 has started having really bad battery drain just in the last week. I always used to make it through a day and a half. And this week my watch has been going dead by the time I get home from work
Definitely a bug due to the recent update. Happened with my GW4 a few months ago, reset helped. It's easy as well in case of GW, in 15 minutes I was done with reset and recovery.
Thanks for this video, as awesome as always 🎉 For the pixel watch 2 battery life, I can say during this month the battery quality is improve, starting from 24h battery duration up to now, 36h now, with no problems. I don't have always on display but I use it a lot with fitness tracking, notification and assistant
Garbage product. If you break or crack the screen it's not replaceable. Period. You have to get a new watch. Huge difference from a apple watch that you can replace the screen if it's broke. It's disposable. Great video though. Just not something I would buy. Also Google is the worst tech company there is for support
