Fitbit - Google Pixel Watch 4

From an older Galaxy Watch? Yeah the Pixel Watch will be more accurate. From a Galaxy Watch 7 or 8? It will be roughly the same. GPS was an area of difference but the GW7 has been improved with updates and the GW8 is pretty much par with PW. For most cases any of the major smart watches like the GW, PW or even AW are close. So I wouldn't make your decision on that basis. Comparing the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch I'd look at what device you're pairing it with and the unique features each offers.

Ya, I went through 2 fitbit charges before giving up and buying a pixel watch.

I got a sense when it first came out. Had it for 2 years and got the pixel watch when it first came out. When I went to reset the sense to hand it down to my wife, constant boot loop and I never was able to recover it. Support was useless. Pixel watch is still going strong after almost 3 years tho. Considering the upgrade to the watch 4 or may wait for watch 5.

I've gone between them, most recent were pixel 3 and Galaxy watch 7. I use for regular cardio workouts and outdoor hiking/bike riding. I've not noticed meaningful differences between them. I've stick with Galaxy watches because the pixel watch still lacks features like automatically turning on the display with a new notification (on pixel watch you need to tap or lift to wake within a couple seconds of the notification to see it), on the pixel watch you can't re-order the apps in the app tray, and I didn't like that the rotating button long-press couldn't be changed from activating Google wallet. What aspects do you feel might not be accurate in tends of health and fitness tracking? The pixel watch tends to be more accurate for heart rate. Fitbit is now accurate for sleep tracking, but I never cared as much about sleep tracking because there's nothing I can do about a previous night sleep. What I like more about the pixel watch: The UI feels smoother and more responsive. I think it looks more aesthetically pleasing and less clunky. I like the rotating button for scrolling etc. (I never cared for Samsung's rotating crown dial). And I really love that notifications show as a vertical scrolling list as opposed to the (horrible) full-screen horizonal-scrolling cards on Samsung watches.

Hi. From what I remember when i was using fitbit premium with my pixel watch, what you get in addition to the basic features are: * Additional sleep analysis like sleep score breakdown, and one or two other (insignificant) insights--nothing that I remember even being remotely useful. * Access to guided meditation * Access to guided workouts * Daily readiness score (I feel like this one is no longer behind premium but I can't remember) In general I found fitbit premium pretty pointless and there isn't really anything you lose out of by not doing fitbit premium relative to the features and metrics/insights that you get with something like samsung health. Pixel watch definitely does sleep tracking better--more accurate and consistent. I realized, though, that that ended up not mattering to me at all because there's nothing I can do about a previous night's sleep (and I know what I should or shouldn't be doing to get better sleep anyway). The pixel watch definitely does heart rate tracking more accurately, and the PW4 should also be improved for GPS. To me it still came down to general UI experience. Like I mentioned, too many things with the pixel watch UI are not the best experience, and for those things, they end up being things I am doing with my watch all day throughout the day, so even with the lesser fitness aspects of the GW and samsung health, I still prefer it. I still think the pixel watch is not a bad option though, and I really miss vertical scrolling list of notifications as opposed to Samsung's notification card implementation.

I got mine about 2 months ago. I've gone from a Pixel watch, to an Instinct 2 to the X1. When I got it I was looking at the Fenix, Epix range, but just came away feeling that they were simply too bulky. Then I went back to a local streo for another look and by chance saw a couple of boxed X1s in the Garmin display cabinet, they weren't on display and the staff didn't want to open one up for me to take a look. I hung around a bit and read the DC Rainmaker review in the store and just bought it on the spur of the moment. So light! I use the LED torch much more than I though I would. The battery life is fine, I plug it in when I shower and that's it. Sure, it does't look like I've got half a kg of apocalypse-proof steel strapped to my wrist - and some might think it looks like a $50 Apple knockoff from Temu - but in my opinion, it's still one the best tech purchases I've made. I love it.

Some of it depends on your personality. I had a Pixel watch and realised I was entirely unsuited to a watch that required daily charging. I hated having to do that. Have a Venu 3S now and charge it once a week or so which suits me much much better. I'm only back to running a few months and it's just for enjoyment and fitness so don't track many runs, but the Garmin tracking is excellent. I use the more health and wellness features like steps/body battery/sleep score/HRV etc all the time and find them good. I know people don't rate the sleep score that much, but I'm not expecting sleep lab accuracy - just good enough. I don't find it that useful for monitoring strength workouts, but I suppose I'm old school with them anyway. I just turn up and do them, trying to add a bit more weight when I can etc.

I am from India, used whoop for a year when the 4.0 launched. Post that I have used a Garmin, a coros, a pixel watch, a chest strap and an apple watch as well. Now I am back on whoop. It depends on one's goals actually. The apple watch is good at general tracking. The whole rings system is a good daily motivator and social aspect pushes one to achieve daily/weekly/monthly goals. The strength training part was usually an overestimate, so not much of a use unless a third party app is used. Sleep tracking was a bit hard for me cause of the comfort as well as battery/charging issues. Coros and Garmin were good for running and cardio tracking. The battery life was so good. The sleep and recovery part felt really bad on both. I used it mainly to maintain zone 2 heart beat during my cardio sessions. I returned to whoop because it was the one that actually helped me improve my sleep, my daily intensity and habits. Also the trends and data felt more usable than every other wearable. Its the best if you like optimising things based on data. With whoop 5.0/MG the battery is finally really good, the comfort for sleeping is the still the best. Yes, the tracking is sometimes off during upper body workout days, for which I used a bicep band when I was on 4.0. But, I currently only have the wrist version for the MG, so yeah it sucks sometimes but I guess I am fine. The pace of aging, whoop age, bp etc feel like a gimmick and mostly derived from the trends and data already available previously. I think 5.0 peak is good enough. I wish I could downgrade to peak, but they are not letting me do that. The only upgrade of 5.0/MG over the 4.0 is the battery life imo. Still I find whoop to be the best for my current needs. Its really good with sleep tracking and recovery estimates. Also, the RHR and Vo2max trends help me set goals. Plus it lets me wear my wrist watches.

I use pixel watch and it has fitbit integration and i have noticed my HRV dropping as well after consuming alcohol. https://preview.redd.it/otu0po7wawje1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=27366436841f1512ea422bc8e5e0a8753f17e5ff

My Review from a Fitness Perspective; I've worked in Fitness since 2016.    Been a loyal fitbit fan since long before that.    I'm also a keen runner.     After my old Fitbit Versa 3's battery life took a turn for the worst I took the plunge and purchased a Google Pixel 3. I've always had the benefit while sprinting on treadmills of using the app and my phone to constantly monitor mg heart rate in real time.    With the Pixel 3 so called fitness tracker ironically marketed at this specific market this feature has now vanished with users only able to monitor their heart rate on the watch itself To me this is a massive research and development epic FAIL and a massive backwards step.    How does someone sprinting on a treadmill using their arms to power through a sprint check the face of their fitness tracker? I raised with Google pIxel watch  customer support who confirmed that this feature has indeed been removed with no declared intention to reinstate. Google can't be taken seriously now as a true fitness tracker brand.    To me as a fitness tracker Google Pixel is next to useless with massive research and development gaffs such as this.    The reviews for the latest pixel 3 watch are extremely good.  It doesn't help that most of the reviews are carried out by Tech heads and not fitness professionals.    For anyone serious about fitness and particularly runners  give Google Pixel brand a miss.    Google have trashed Fitbits previous reputation for this demographic.  

My pixel watch struggles to read through my dark/colorful sleeve, I definitely don't trust the hr on that side. I've switched to wearing it on my non inked dominant hand, which I find more convenient anyway tbh Maybe try wearing one upside down on the inside of the wrist, could be more accurate with thinner skin/closer arterial view

I have the whoop peak i like it here’s my stance on whoop id say get it fore a year if you see that it positively effected your life renew your subscription. if you find that it it has had negligible impact get the pixel watch or something else. and here is my stance on the pixel watch the pixel watch is by far the most accurate android wear watch in terms of heart rate tracking the app sucks though i love the whoop app thats my stance on this

Sleep apnea tracking on a watch - this is a gimmick and not worth it. For the watches that do offer it, note that it can only advise if you have medium or higher level of sleep apnea. If you have +medium apnea there are loads of easily determinable red flags that you can give to doctor to get on a sleep clinic to confirm - and if you have + medium sleep apnea you need to be on a CPAP or have an op (very few cases where you don't). If on cpap no point tracking on watch. Where it would be useful is if it could determine mild and distinguish between whether less than 14 events or not (seldom need if lower) but doesn't. Thus pointiless and ignore this. AFIB - note watches can only do this when you are inactive - its one lead so will only pick up certain conditions - if you don't have one of those specific conditions it will not pick it up. Pixel watch may be a good option for you in this regard. Note this is the same issue with ECG. This functionality is pointless unless you have a known condition and it can be picked up by smartwatches - otherwise there is a major chance of watch giving you false info (i..e you think you don't have an issue as it can't pick it up). Blood pressue - per u/EskeRahn . SPO2 - very limited use as again you have to be very inactive and still to get good readings. Can do ok readings during sleep but if lying on arm it will create variations, if arm moving around during sleep - again variations. Often easier to just take a spot reading first thing priro to getting out of bed and using that.

you are comparing 2 different products technically...so yes its a fair assessment...one is a smart watch with health and fitness features baked in...the other is a fitness watch with some smart features baked in... I have used everything, garmin, apple, oura, fitbit, pixel watch and more... I tend to navigate more to the apple watch/pixel/fitbit only due to the general health metrics and daily use...i dont use it to reply to messages or anythin or take calls...but i find i like the health metrics they provide more...i also have been with fitbit since 2014 so its a long relationship with that brand...but it really depends... I do/like * I do work out almost everyday - mix bag of cardio, running, lifting, etc.. - **garmin bread and butter is activity tracking, its great! lots of detailed metrics and stats...i find i never go back and look at them though, i honestly think the fitbit and pixel watch approach more simple and satisfying yet providing just enough data for my use case...im sure hardcore marathoners and stuff appreciate the garmin more, but i indoor row, run indoor/outdoor, HIIT workouts and more...the fitbit data is cleaner and simpler for me...garmin has tons but i never dive into it further, nor do i find it actionable** * I can't hear calls coming in through the phone a lot of the times (mostly because of work), so I rely on the haptic feedback from my wrist. - **pixel watch wins here as its more tightly engrained in the android phone system** * I like to see SMS messages come in, very rarely I reply on watch. - **assuming you have android since your contemplating pixel watch...pixel watch will win in this hands down** * I like changing the watch face periodic - **i find the pixel watch much easier to use with more satisfying watch faces...garmin easily change faces but i am not a big fan of the faces, they give the data fine, but i prefer pixel** * oxygen sensor, and heart rate, ecg - **pixel watch will be better with this as it provides the data and metrics in a better view for you to follow and trend.** which did you choose?

I was in a similar boat, I came from the Pixel watch to the Garmin umbrella. I didn't have set tracking (or didn't use it) on my Pixel. I like being able to track working vs resting time, logging # of reps/weight lifted etc. it's quick and easy after each set. The rep counter is alright. You can also pre-program workouts into your app and send them to your watch for the watch to guide you. I went with the Venu 3 as it's the smartest watch Garmin makes. I describe it as a fitness watch with some smart features whereas Apple/Google are smart watches with some fitness features. The tipping point for me was Pixel watch didn't allow a heart rate monitor to be connected to it. Battery life is about 7-8 days depending on activity level and GPS usage.

I just went from the charge 5 to a pixel watch and I honestly kind of hate the pixel watch. It's very intrusive out of the box and battery life just sucks. I have had to shut off so many notifications. Even after shutting off all notifications except for messages and chat and setting the vibration to minimum and audible notifications to mute with only tap to turn on the screen I get less than 2 day battery life (36 hours tops) & it's brand new. Fitbit Integration is poor as well way less settings in the app. The heart rate monitor works as good I wore both for a while and they were exactly the same. The only points I give the pixel watch for are I can wear it on my heavily tattooed arm and still have HR work. I only really want activity and Heart rate tracking. The rest I am happy with using my phone for. The Pixel watch does so much stuff I don't really care about and it's costing me too much battery time. I have another week in my return window and currently I am leaning on sending it back.

Pixel watch, absolute no brainer.

honestly the calorie numbers on my Pixel watch always felt like an optimistic guess - not super reliable. after bouncing between an Apple Watch, Fitbit and now the Pixel watch 2, I've realised they're all basically guesstimating based on heart rate. the Pixel is a slick smartwatch with decent sensors, but its health algorithms are very basic. I ended up cross-checking against my own nutrition tracker (the NutriScan App) and weight trends and the Pixel was off by 200-300 calories most days. it's fine for seeing whether you've moved more than usual, but if you're trying to hit a specific deficit it shouldn't be your only data point. if you want more accuracy I'd pair it with a chest strap for workouts or just use it as a rough gauge and let your weekly weight change tell you the truth.

Google pixel watch over this way, first model still working like a charm for me.

This is not strictly true. Some watches get traditional water resistance watch ratings too. For example my pixel watch is rated IP68 and "water resistant 50m" which makes it suitable for light swimming, but for sport and recreational swimming the 10 atm/100m standard is recommended. So in short if you swim a few times a year you are fine with a rating like this, if you swim more often you might want to look into a better rating.

Rings aren't really designed for this so they'll be quite off. Watches aren't perfect either but they are much better suited for exercise. Apple and pixel watch in particular are really good at monitoring your heart rate

I have never used a Garmin watch, have been interested but only know the Pixel watch side. To answer some questions, yes pixel watch has a treadmill mode that I use quite often, and it works well. Total distance can be off because it's guessing but good for what it has. I also use it to track my cycling and love that you can change displays as i normally only care about heart rate, speed and distance when riding. Also swimming is no issue, I believe they are also releasing 20+ new workouts (including pickleball) with the next update. I'm planning on sticking with the pixel watch mostly because of LTE and don't need my phone but can still message and call if needed, that and I'm used to pixel/Fitbit, but am very interested in everything Garmin offers as well

Agreed. I tried a pixel watch, Fitbit charge 6 and whoop 4 and all gave erroneous HR on the wrist. My polar pacer pro is far better.

I am just realizing how bad the Samsung watches are. Drains battery without explanation... Charges way too slow. I´m right now considering sending back the Galaxy watch.8 classic and unfortunately the fold with it :( My Apple Watch Series 7 (!!!) charges much faster and is more reliable that the Watch 8 classic. Last night I wore both to sleep. I lost 40% on the galaxy and 15% on the apple. Battery stats give me no sign on what it could be. I have had better nights with the galaxy watch with 15-20% drain. (Even when using routines of display turning off going to power saving mode etc.) The Pixel Watch holds the charge better. But in general there's a LOT to love with the Fold 7! It's beautiful and works very well. The watches however remind me of the old days when the phones software was so buggy, with draining apps. Getting anxiety never knowing what will drain the batter. I have detailed my experience here [https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/comments/1nc17gq/time\_for\_reflection\_of\_the\_past\_month\_iphone\_16/](https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/comments/1nc17gq/time_for_reflection_of_the_past_month_iphone_16/) I´m at the point where I say I love the phone even with little annoyances I was able to put up with. But taking the whole ecosystem into consideration... It's just too draining and you have to always see where the issue lies etc. I want it to just work and not play around all settings and witch hunt the battery culprits..

I can only speak to the pixel with the swim.com app. It's fine. It doesn't count kicking. It's usually accurate on the regular swims but sometimes it'll get off by 25 yards. I write my sets and have a yard total at the bottom so I can always see how accurate it is.