Pixel Watch 3 Alternatives
Not sold on the Pixel Watch 3? These are the alternatives we would consider instead, with the specific reason to prefer each.
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If the Pixel Watch 3 is not quite right, these are the Wearables we would look at instead, and the specific reason you might prefer each one.
Why you might look elsewhere
The most common reason people move on from the Pixel Watch 3 is straightforward: domed glass that scratches. If that is a problem for how you work, one of the alternatives below will suit you better.
The alternatives
| Model | Price | Score | Why choose it instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Fenix 8 | £899 | 5 / 5 | Sixteen days of measured battery life |
| Galaxy Watch 7 | £289 | 4 / 5 | A very bright display that stays readable in sun |
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 | £279 | 4 / 5 | Three weeks of battery for a quarter of the Garmin price |
| Apple Watch Series 11 | £399 | 4 / 5 | The first genuine battery improvement in three generations |
| Oura Ring 4 | £349 | 4 / 5 | The most accurate sleep staging we have tested |
If you want to spend less
The Galaxy Watch 7 at £289 saves you £60. You give up some capability, but it delivers a very bright display that stays readable in sun.
If you can stretch further
The Garmin Fenix 8 at £899 costs £550 more and adds sixteen days of measured battery life.
On the numbers that actually differ
Two devices in the same bracket usually share most of their specification sheet. These are the entries where they genuinely diverge, which is the only part of the comparison worth your time.
| Specification | Pixel Watch 3 | Garmin Fenix 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £899 |
| Our score | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Display | 45mm AMOLED, 2000 nits | 47mm AMOLED |
| Battery | 26h with always-on | 16 days mixed use |
| Sensors | HR, SpO2, ECG, skin temperature | HR, SpO2, barometer, depth |
| Rating | 5ATM | 10ATM, dive to 40m |
The cost of switching
Changing manufacturer is rarely just the price difference. Budget for the accessories that will not carry over, an afternoon of migration, and a fortnight of not knowing where anything is. On Google hardware specifically, the things that transfer least well are the settings you configured once and forgot about — they are invisible until they are missing. None of that is a reason to stay put, but it is a reason not to switch over a specification you would struggle to explain to someone else.
When to stay with the Pixel Watch 3
It remains the right choice if you are Android users who want a watch that does not look like a fitness tracker. Nothing in this list beats it on that specific point.
Behind this page
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