The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like a big upgrade on paper. However, two things may stop me from buying it.
The new Google Pixel Watch 3 fixes one of my biggest issues with the previous two generations: It’s now available in a bigger size. The previous models were too small for my wrists, and the Pixel Watch 2 required me to charge it two times a day in the brief time I used it. The new 45mm size is a welcome change, and the latest Google Pixel Watch offers plenty of new features that make it look like a lucrative upgrade.
For instance, the fitness and tracking features with timed warm-ups and cooldowns, setting up target pace, heart rate, times, distances, and travel routines should contribute to a better training experience. Plus, Loss of Pulse Detection could be life-saving. The new displays are brighter than ever, too. These quality-of-life features have me looking forward to ordering one when it goes on sale.
However, two things are stopping me from purchasing a Pixel Watch 3. These might not be important to everyone, but they are important factors to consider if you are traveling with a smartwatch.Why I’m not fully sold on the Pixel Watch 3
According to Google, the Pixel Watch 3 will last 24 hours on a single charge with always-on display. It can go up to 36 hours with Battery Saver mode, which isn’t promising.
