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Deciding between two generations of the same product can be a tough proposition. Do you care more about novelty or overall value? Do you err on the side of maximalism or minimalism? Are you willing to spend a little more for a few new features?
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That's the age old question around here, and it's rarely an easy one to answer. Nevertheless, we try our hand. This week's challenge comes in the form of the new Pixel Watch 5. It's a shiny $399 smartwatch from Google's latest lineup, but how does it compare to last year's model? I've spent some time with it and tapped my experience testing last year's Pixel Watch 4. Here's how they compare.
Specifications
Pixel Watch 5 Pixel Watch 4 Display AMOLED LTPO, 3,000 nits AMOLED, 3,000 nits Sizes 41mm/45mm 41mm/45mm Sensors Compass, altimeter, red and infrared sensors for SpO2, multipurpose electrical sensors, multi-path optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, electrical sensor for body response tracking, skin temperature sensor, barometer, magnetometer Compass, altimeter, red and infrared sensors, ECG sensors, multi-path optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, electrical sensor, temperature sensor, barometer, magnetometer. Processor Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 RAM/Storage 2GB RAM, 64GB storage 2GB RAM, 32GB storage Satellite Yes with LTE Standalone SOS satellite Battery 325mAh / 465mAh 325mAh / 455mAh Pricing Starting at $399 Starting at $399
You should buy the Pixel Watch 5 if you want...
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