Background

The Pixel Watch 2 is the second generation of Google line of smartwatches. The watch was available for pre-order starting October 4th and was officially released on October 12, 2023. It's very similar to its predecessor, but differs in that it has an updated processor, faster charging speeds, and is made of aluminum instead of stainless steel.

Identification

The Google Pixel Watch 2 can be identified by model numbers G4TSL, GC3G8, and GD2WG which are printed in the watch band groove on the frame.

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The Pixel Watch 2 has a rounded display with a domed design, a side button, and a digital crown. The watch has three case color options and 4 band colors:

  • Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band
  • Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Bay Active Band
  • Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Porcelain Active Band
  • Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Hazel Active Band

Technical Specifications

Display

  • 320 ppi AMOLED display with DCI-P3 color
  • Brightness boost up to 1000 nits
  • Always-on display
  • Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Battery

  • 306 mAh (typical)
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • 24 hours with always-on display
  • USB-C Fast Charging Cable
  • Charging speeds:
    • 30 minutes to 50%
    • 43 minutes to 80%
    • 75 minutes to 100%

Band Size

  • Active Band: Small and large band sizes included
    • Small fits wrists 130-175 mm around
    • Large fits wrists 165-210 mm around

Dimensions and Weight

  • Diameter: 41 mm
  • Height: 12.3 mm
  • Weight (without band): 31 g

Storage

  • 32 GB eMMC flash

Memory

  • 2 GB SDRAM

Chip

  • Qualcomm 5100
  • Cortex M33 co-processor

Connectivity

  • 4G LTE and UMTS
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • NFC

OS

  • Wear OS 4.0

Compatibility

  • Works with most phones running on Android 9.0 or newer. Requires Google Account and Google Pixel Watch app.

Materials

  • 100% recycled aluminum

Sensors

  • Compass
  • Altimeter
  • Red and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring
  • Multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG app
  • Multi-path optical heart rate sensor
  • 3-axis accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Electrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA) for body response tracking
  • Skin temperature sensor
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer

Interaction

  • Side button
  • Haptic crown
  • Premium haptics

Audio

  • Built-in microphone
  • Built-in speaker

Additional Information

Official Page

Wikipedia Page

The Verge Review