Google Pixel Watch 2: With Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 Processor and Advanced Health Sensors

Technical Specifications

• General:

• Product Type: Smartwatch
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1
• Case Material: 100% recycled aluminum
• Colors: Polished Silver, Matte Black, Champagne Gold

• Display:

• Technology: 1.2-inch AMOLED display
• Protection: Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Brightness: Up to 1,000 nits
• Feature: Always-On-Display

• Sensors & Health:

• Heart Rate: Multi-path optical heart rate sensor
• Stress & Temperature: Electrical sensor for skin conductance (cEDA) to detect body reactions, skin temperature sensor
• Other Sensors: SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation), ECG, altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass

• Connectivity:

• Standards: Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, NFC
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

• Battery & Memory:

• Battery Life: Up to 24 hours with Always-On-Display
• Memory: 32 GB eMMC flash storage, 2 GB SDRAM
• Charging: USB-C fast-charging cable (4-pin magnetic charging puck)

Description

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a careful evolution of its predecessor. While the design largely remains the same, significant internal upgrades and an expanded set of sensors ensure a dramatically improved user experience. The watch is the perfect blend of Google’s smart features and Fitbit’s comprehensive health tracking.

Powerful Processor and Longer Battery Life:

Powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor, the Pixel Watch 2 delivers a noticeable boost in performance and efficiency. This improvement allows for smoother app operation and a more responsive user interface. Despite its extensive functions, the watch achieves a battery life of up to 24 hours, even with the Always-On-Display activated. The new fast-charging system ensures the watch can charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Advanced Sensors for Comprehensive Health Tracking:

The focus of the Pixel Watch 2 is on even more precise health data capture. A brand-new multi-path optical heart rate sensor provides significantly more accurate readings compared to the previous model. Also new on board are a skin temperature sensor and an electrical skin conductance (cEDA) sensor. The latter detects microscopic sweat droplets, and in combination with other data, it can identify the body’s stress reactions, allowing the watch to suggest mindfulness exercises.

New Safety Features and Wear OS 4:

The Pixel Watch 2 runs on the latest Wear OS 4 operating system, which further optimizes the user experience. Among the standout new features are enhanced safety functions. The “Safety Check” feature allows you to set a timer that, if not turned off in time, automatically sends your location to selected emergency contacts. Combined with improved fall detection and automatic car crash detection, the Pixel Watch 2 offers a comprehensive safety package for on-the-go use.