The Google Pixel Watch 4 is right here and the worth is similar as final 12 months

On the Made by Google 2025 occasion, Google formally unveiled the Pixel Watch 4. Because of a gradual stream of Pixel leaks, we had a fairly good thought of what to anticipate. Mashable additionally received the possibility to preview the brand new smartwatch at a latest occasion, and we are able to lastly share an in depth first take a look at the brand new wearable.

We are able to additionally share some excellent news: The Pixel Watch 4 will not arrive with a worth improve. The 41mm model begins at $349.99, and the 45mm model begins at $399.99. You may pre-order them now on the Pixel Retailer and Amazon.

Google’s glossy smartwatch line is again, and this 12 months’s mannequin brings a collection of upgrades designed to clean over a few of the tough edges from final 12 months’s Pixel Watch 3. The Watch 4 guarantees longer battery life, noticeably sooner charging, improved well being and health options, and a recent set of eye-catching shade choices to go along with its minimalist design. It is a strong various to the just lately launched Galaxy Watch 8, with its love-it-or-hate-it “squircle” design.

On paper, the Pixel Watch 4 appears like a transparent step up from the Watch 3 — nevertheless it’s not a complete reinvention. A lot of the performance stays the identical, which means final 12 months’s mannequin continues to be completely serviceable in the event you’re not itching to improve. That mentioned, in the event you’re debating whether or not the Watch 4 is definitely worth the leap, right here’s a breakdown of what’s modified, and what hasn’t modified, with Google’s newest flagship smartwatch and health tracker.

New: Greater show, longer life, sooner charging

The Pixel Watch 4 can also be getting a bump in show tech. Google says the brand new display screen is roughly 10 p.c bigger than the Watch 3, with an almost edge-to-edge design that makes the up to date Put on OS 6 and Materials 3 Expression UI feel and appear extra animated and full of life. On high of that, brightness has been cranked up significantly, topping out at a stunning 3,000 nits in comparison with the Pixel Watch 3’s 2,000. Meaning higher visibility outdoor and sharper distinction once you’re checking notifications on the fly.

Battery life has additionally seen some fine-tuning. On the 45mm mannequin, the Pixel Watch 4 guarantees as much as 40 hours of runtime, whereas the smaller 41mm model manages about 30 hours. Kick in Battery Saver mode and also you’re taking a look at 72 hours on the 45mm and 48 hours on the 41mm. Charging is quicker too: Google claims the Watch 4 can soar from 0 to 50 p.c in simply quarter-hour, a pleasant enchancment over the Watch 3, which took 24 minutes to hit the identical mark.

Lastly, in the event you’re a fan of the Google Gemini AI chatbot, a Google press launch says the Pixel Watch 4 is “our best watch for experiencing Gemini.” After all, Google would say that.

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Credit score: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Not new: Health and well being options

In the case of well being and health, the Pixel Watch 4 sticks to the identical playbook as its predecessor. You’re nonetheless getting the deep Fitbit integration that tracks coronary heart charge, sleep, SpO2, stress, and exercises, plus Google’s AI-powered Working Insights for efficiency suggestions. ECG readings, irregular coronary heart rhythm notifications, fall detection, and emergency SOS are additionally carried over unchanged.

The Pixel Watch 4 hasn’t launched any groundbreaking new well being sensors or health options this 12 months — it’s largely refining the identical Fitbit-driven ecosystem that debuted on the Pixel Watch 3. Nonetheless, Google has added improved GPS monitoring for extra exact route mapping and distance measurement, notably helpful for runners, cyclists, and hikers.

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New: Colours

The Pixel Watch 4 is getting a recent coat of paint with regards to design. Google is providing the identical two case sizes (41mm and 45mm), and each now are available in 4 finishes: Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, and the all-new Rose Quartz.

Band choices have additionally expanded, however you’ll nonetheless discover staples like steel hyperlinks, woven, leather-based, and stretch bands. Google can also be including new shades throughout the board to raised complement the up to date circumstances. It’s not a radical redesign, however the brand new colorways give patrons extra flexibility to combine and match and lean into both sporty or luxurious aesthetics.

Credit score: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Credit score: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Pixel Watch 4: Launch date, pricing, and pre-order

The Pixel Watch 4 is obtainable for pre-order now, however a Google spokesperson advised us the brand new smartwatch will not ship and seem on retailer cabinets till Oct. 9. You may pre-order the watch at Amazon, the Pixel Retailer, and different retailers.

• Pixel Watch 4, 41mm: $349.99 for Wi-Fi and $449.99 for LTE

• Pixel Watch 4, 45mm: $399.99 for Wi-Fi and $499.99 for LTE