The Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) is currently available on Amazon for £239, down from its £349 RRP, offering a saving of £110. The smartwatch is available with a Polished Silver Aluminium Case and Porcelain Active Band, while Champagne Gold and Matte Black colour options are also available.
Key Features and Upgrades
Google says the Pixel Watch 4 features its first Actua 360 domed display, with a screen that is 10% larger, 50% brighter and protected by scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. The smartwatch also includes comprehensive health and fitness sensors, along with support from Gemini, Google's AI assistant.
According to Google, the Pixel Watch 4 offers its longest battery life yet, alongside 25% faster charging. The smartwatch also includes AI-powered text suggestions, while health features include heart rate tracking, sleep insights, Health Metrics and workout tracking designed to help users better understand their activity and recovery.
Customer Reviews
The Google Pixel Watch 4 has received a mixture of feedback from buyers, with many praising its display, battery life and health tracking. One satisfied customer wrote: "I am absolutely overjoyed with this watch. As someone who upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, the difference is immediately noticeable. The screen is fantastic, and the domed display is genuinely beautiful. The biggest improvement for me is the battery life, which just goes on and on."
Not every review was entirely positive. One buyer commented: "The watch itself is nice with above-average health tracking accuracy, but it's let down by the software. It requires a Fitbit for health tracking, and you can't currently have two Fitbit wearables assigned to the same phone. Do Not Disturb sync also appears to work properly only with Pixel phones."
Another happy owner said: "The display is great and the watch is very comfortable to wear, even through the night. It's intuitive to use and integrates brilliantly with my Pixel phone. The Fitbit tracking data is clear and easy to understand."
A more critical review focused on durability, writing: "The one major downside is that the glass acquires scratches very quickly. In my case, marks appeared within a week, despite working in an office environment."
A further positive review read: "I love this watch. The screen is very bright and the sleep tracking is accurate. I had a Galaxy Watch 4 before this, and it's like a jump to the future. The quality is perfect."
Alternatives to Consider
Those considering alternatives may want to look at the Garmin Vivoactive 5 Smart Watch, currently available from Argos for £179.99, reduced from £209.99. Another option is the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 BT (40mm), currently available from Currys for £269, down from £319. However, if it's the Samsung model that's of interest, it remains one of the leading Android smartwatch alternatives with a wide range of fitness and health features.
While some buyers highlighted software limitations and concerns over scratch resistance, many reviewers praised the Pixel Watch 4's battery life, bright display, comfort and health tracking capabilities.
