Ive been wearing thePixel Watch 2regularly for the last month.
Thats what made me reticent to switch to Fitbit in the first place.
However, Fitbit must catch up on data exchange with other fitness platforms.
The Powerpuff Girls on the Pixel Watch 2, paired with the Active Band in Lemongrass.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
And it could still do some work on the app to appease its Android users.
The Watch 2 is ten percent lighter than before because it uses recycled aluminum instead of stainless steel.
The Pixel Watchs 41mm size is perfect and the same size as theApple Watch Series 9.
The Powerpuff Girls on the Pixel Watch 2, paired with the Active Band in Lemongrass.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Samsungs Galaxy Watch 6 is smaller and slightly lighter at 28.7 grams and offers varying sizes and styles.
I did complain about the proprietary nature of the Pixel Watchs watchband connection mechanismlast year.
Ive softened up on it this time around.
Blossom, commander and the leader of the Powerpuff Girls, with the Active Sports Band in Coral.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
I also used credit in the Google Store to get thistwo-toned leather blueone.
Ive been swapping watchbands daily.
Googles clasping mechanism is so much easier for casually switching things up.
Fitbit features in the Wear OS app drawer on the Pixel Watch 2. The band is the two-tone leather band in Bay.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
I purchased a third-partyPixel Watch adapterto convert the collection of watchbands Ive amassed.
Its not the same thing as buying an accessory made for the item youre wearing.
I have been sleeping with all the smartwatches for some long-term sleep testing.
Google Pixel Watch 2.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
So far, the Pixel Watch 2 is more comfortable than the Galaxy Watch 6.
Ive slept enough with the Pixel Watch 2 to understand its battery capabilities.
Theyre on par with my experience with the Galaxy Watch 6.
Rather than charging the Pixel Watch 2 every night, I now charge daily at my desk after lunch.
But I need something other than a stress score proving Im stressed.
This enhances the Pixel Watchs ability to pick up heart-rate information regardless of how youre moving about.
you’re able to use the Pixel Watch 2 as a heart-rate monitor for supported exercise machines.
I tried it out with myPeloton Bike+.
This is what drives people to the Apple Watch!
Fitbit could be more third-party friendly or at least more straightforward in how and where it syncs data.
One of the reasons I stick with Samsung Health is because of an app calledHealth Sync.
It keepsSamsung Health,Strava, Google Fit, andHealth Connectsynced with all my weekly movement data.
The lights stayed on throughout the rest of the app, which is triggering for folks with chronic headaches.
I do hope to follow up.
There are also non-fitness features to benefit from with aFitbit Premiumaccount.
Most importantly, theresSafety Signal.
I pay Verizon for the Galaxy Watch 6 because I want emergency services without my phone.
Should You Buy A Pixel Watch 2?
Im going to be wearing thePixel Watch 2.
The design of it has finally grown on me.
I realized recently that Im reconsidering the aesthetic of my life.
But look at me!
Im talking about choice in the Android wearable ecosystem!
Isnt this what weve wanted for a long time?
And Im still not sure.
Ill let you know how it goes.
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