Google Pixel Watch 3 Brings Smarter Fitness Tracking and Brighter Display to Your Wrist for the Lowest Price Yet

Google’s Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) is the best non-flagship smartwatch you can buy right now, especially for $169.99. That’s a significant drop from the original $249.99 MSRP, and surprisingly, it packs more punch than you’d expect for the price.

Google has finally nailed the display, and the 41mm version now has 10% more screen space thanks to those sleek new bezels, and the brightness is sufficient to see everything clearly, even on a bright day. Swiping through notifications or looking at a map is effortless. The always-on display does not deplete the battery rapidly, and the curved glass gives it a smooth, premium appearance that fits under a cuff or shines out on its own.

The battery life is rather realistic, so you can expect to get a whole day out of it with the always-on display and even 36 hours in the saver mode. Charging is extremely fast, reaching up to 50% in only 24 minutes, so a quick top-up during a shower or coffee break will cover the remainder; no more worrying about finding an outlet in the midst of the day.

Fitness tracking incorporates some of Fitbit’s best features, and heart rate monitoring is incredibly precise whether you’re jogging, swimming, or hitting the gym. New tools can assess workout intensity and cardiac load, providing a much more accurate picture of how you’re performing. Runners, in particular, will appreciate the flexibility to create custom routes and even receive suggested plans based on how you’re performing. Furthermore, sleep data is quite detailed, providing you with all of the information you need to begin improving your sleep habits.

Compared to the competition, this is where the Pixel Watch 3 truly shines, as it provides all of the everyday smarts and great health tools without being too large or expensive. The final touch is comfort, as it weighs 31 grams without the strap and is virtually undetectable on your wrist, even when sleeping or wearing it all day. The adjustable straps suit most users, and the dome design eliminates sharp edges that could grab on anything.