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After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most

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Why This Matters

The Pixel Watch 5 introduces notable hardware upgrades and new health features that could enhance fitness tracking and user experience. However, some of the most anticipated functionalities, like strength training guidance, are still unavailable, highlighting the ongoing development in smartwatch capabilities. This underscores Google's commitment to competing in the evolving wearable market, offering consumers more integrated health and fitness tools.

Key Takeaways

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I'm already impressed by the Pixel Watch 5

However, it's still a clunky device to wear.

You'll have to wait to try out some of the best new features, like weight training or Health Guardian.

Today marks the first day you can buy the Pixel Watch 5, Google's newest smartwatch. It comes in some swanky new colors with some intelligent upgrades under the hood that make it a faster and more useful device.

I haven't gotten to put every new feature through the wringer, so keep an eye out for my full review in the coming weeks, where I test the heart rate sensor's accuracy, that new GPS upgrade, and get an update on my blood pressure and insulin resistance status through the new Health Guardian tab. For now, here are a few first impressions of the Watch 5 after a week of wear.

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The most exciting feature isn't available yet

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