The Pixel Watch 2 introduces a refreshed glass‑ball design crafted with 100% recycled aluminum, trimming weight by about 10% from the prior model. This update enhances wearability, and a larger, more intuitive crown makes navigation quicker and easier on the wrist.
Power comes from a quad‑core processor paired with a low‑power coprocessor to handle always‑on tasks. The battery supports a full day of use even with the display active, and charging speed is noticeably faster, reaching 50% in around 30 minutes.
More precise measurements
The watch adds three new sensors to provide richer health insights. The first sensor tracks heart rate with an AI‑driven algorithm that delivers up to 40% more accurate results during activities like HIIT, spinning, and rowing. It also reports calories burned, active minutes, daily recovery, and sleep quality with greater clarity.
The second innovation is a continuous electrodermal activity sensor (Cedar) that detects stress indicators by analyzing skin temperature, heart rate, and variability. When stress signs appear, the body response feature sends an alert to encourage short breaks or stress‑reduction actions. Studying these moments helps identify patterns and predict potential stress events.
A skin temperature sensor monitors resting levels and provides data on sleep quality to help users understand nightly patterns more clearly.
Voice control enthusiasts will appreciate the new capability to access health and fitness data by speaking. The Mosaic Google Assistant Shortcuts can be set up for frequently used queries, making hands‑free access more convenient.
Event features
Pixel Watch 2 offers automatic start and stop reminders for seven exercise modes, including running and outdoor cycling. New Heart Rate Zone Coaching and Speed Training features help users optimize their workouts and stay in desired intensity ranges.
Daily rest metrics, sleep profiles, sleep scores, active zone minutes, step counts, and more than 40 exercise types round out the activity tracking experience.
Advanced security
The device includes several safety tools designed to provide peace of mind. In addition to Fall Detection and SOS Emergency, it offers Medical Information, Emergency Sharing, and Security Check. These features ensure help is reachable even when the phone isn’t nearby.
Security Check lets users alert trusted contacts about ongoing activities, such as a walk at night or a morning run. If the activity isn’t completed, the system notifies the selected contacts. A medical ID option displays critical information like allergies, blood type, or health conditions and can be shared with emergency services. A medical ID tag on the band further helps responders access essential data quickly.
Other key values
Running on Wear OS 4, the Pixel Watch 2 delivers faster, smoother interactions. Smart notifications now support preview images, GIFs, and one‑tap actions to start calls, messages, or get directions directly from the notification shade. The OS brings bolder text, improved text‑to‑speech, and a seamless transfer experience when pairing with a new phone or watch, preserving data and settings.
There is tighter integration with preinstalled apps like Gmail and Google Calendar, making daily coordination even easier.
Benefit summary
Updated sensors and AI enable precise heart‑rate monitoring and reliable activity insights, helping users track health and fitness more accurately. The Body Responses feature highlights signs of stress in real time, guiding better self‑management. The built‑in thermometer tracks shifts in temperature that may relate to sleep, environment, or overall health. Users can run an ECG to assess heart rhythms and receive alerts for irregularities. Falls can trigger automatic assistance, and SOS options connect trusted contacts or emergency services if needed. If danger arises, the watch can reach out to trusted people or emergency services, including local numbers like 112 where applicable. When exercising solo, a timer can share location with nearby contacts if the timer completes without interruption.
Price
The Pixel Watch 2 with Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi is listed at 399 euros in its current market offering.