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Pixel Watch (1st generation)

Fitbit Pixel Watch (1st generation)

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Sentiment score52% positive
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Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Reddit Iconwholypantalones
8 months ago

I'm still rocking a pixel watch 1 LTE that I bought new a year ago for $180 US, they are going for much cheaper these days. The battery lasts about 36-48 hours depending on usage. I just upgraded to a pixel watch 3 45mm LTE for $250 US, so that's an option also.

Reddit Icon7past2
6 months ago

I've tried Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy and at the moment I'm liking the OnePlus Watch 3. They all have their strong points but the OnePlus has fewer weak points.

Reddit IconaAlieness77
6 months ago

Yes. I never had any issues with mine. When my pixel watch acts up I charge up my charge 4

Reddit IconAazzle
10 months ago

This is already possible on the PW1 and has been in use since the market launch. When I tested PW3, I only got to max 36 hours. So in stayed with PW1.

10 months ago

That's interesting. I was really disappointed and had the PW3 with 45mm but then returned it and continued to use the PW1. I'm rather impressed that she still holds out so well. Another reason is the constant changes to the charging port. I charge the PW1 90% via Qi because my third-party pad is ironically compatible. Now I wanted to upgrade to the latest model this year, but the new charging port makes sure that every case looks terrible or needs to be removed when charging... Hopefully the PW1 will last another year and we'll just get Qi2.

Reddit IconAdam_182
7 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
7 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 Iconamoney805
3 months ago

Pixel watch is the way to go. Excellent fitbit integration.

Reddit IconAriquitaun
4 months ago

Smartwatches aren't really medical devices, you should really consult with your doctor for advice in a proper monitoring device. That being said, if you have an android phone, pixel watches are hard to beat. Best heart rate sensors and continuous heart rate monitoring. ECG cannot be monitored passively as you need to close a circuit around your body, which means there's an electrode underneath the watch and the other is the crown, you must take spot readings with the opposite hand you're wearing it on.

about 2 months ago

The best sleep tracking outside of the oura and whoop are fitbit and pixel watches. If you want multi day battery life, it would need to be fitbit. Amazfit, garmin have great battery life and sports tracking, but mediocre sleep stage tracking.

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