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Pixel Watch (1st Gen) - WiFi

Fitbit Pixel Watch (1st Gen) - WiFi

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Sentiment score46% positive
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Last updated: Aug 18, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAdam_182
9 months ago

Pixel watch 4 is the first Pixel watch where I havn't had to ever worry about battery life, few minutes charge during a shower and it's good to go. This has also resulted in me wearing it pretty much everyday, all day. Previous Pixel watches I would often set down the charge and then forget to put back on. I would 100% upgrade from 2 to 4, even 3 to 4 is a significant enough improvement for me. I traded in my 1 when I got the 4 (still have the 2 and 3 that I hand down to family) and it was actually laughable to handle it again, it's tiny for a start with an even tinier screen due to huge bezel, I also remember the battery life was terrible. We have come a long way and I'm excited for the 5!

Reddit Iconaland-traveler
9 months ago

When I switched from PW1 to PW3 41mm, it was like a day and night difference. Both in terms of UI responsiveness and battery life. I think you'll be happy if you get a good trade-in deal and discount.

Reddit IconArrowVI
6 months ago

I absolutely loved mine until the face separated a few days ago. I got it when they first became available and it lasted me just fine all the way until now. Yeah, the battery sucked but I still definitely got my money's worth out of it. I have a new 45mm pixel watch 4 on the way now though so I'm pretty excited to get my hands on it!

Reddit IconawfulWinner
6 months ago

I have the exact same watch, in the exact same Nano Pop case, only mine is the dark blueberry with yellow ring. Not my picture (or arm) but [this is the one](https://www.reddit.com/r/PixelWatch/comments/1hg79tu/i_love_this_caseology_nano_pop_case_the_bands/) I'm using. It's a bloody shame this band is no longer available... like anywhere. I have a brand new Pixel Watch 2 sitting in my closet, got it free when I bought my Pixel 9. I'm keeping it as backup if/when this watch dies. I don't like the charger on the PW2, prefer the smooth wireless chargers of PW1 than the gold prong crap of the PW2.

Reddit Iconblakjakau
9 months ago

Just adding my "hell yes". I went from the PW1 > PW2 and I was fairly happy. But I'm a very heavy user, 2+ hours of tracked activity every day and while the PW2 was better, I still had some very real battery anxiety and did run it out before the end of the day several times. The PW4 has been everything I wanted in my smart watch. All the features are roughly the same, but the battery life is amazing. End of my typical day it's 80%+ remaining, I love it. I went the 45mm, mostly for the larger battery, but I understand the 41mm is equally improved, though not as long lived.

Reddit Iconcava83
9 months ago

I had a PW1 and it died, just stopped charging, such a shame quite liked it. I have enjoyed not having a watch (interruptions) but missed the tracking of health and reminders to move around. Considering the PW4 45mm, just bought the new pixel buds pro 2, got that for a bargain. Is the PW4 that much better? Enjoyable experience?

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