Android Central90
Polished hardware with a great new Wear OS version, better charging, GPS and Gemini, though the dome display is polarizing and Fitbit Premium costs extra.
Google Pixel Watch 4
5 expert reviews#2 of 23 smartwatches
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recommend
recommend
Best Wear OS watch
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel Watch 4, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and design. Most common complaint: software.
Reviewed by Android Central, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews and 2 more
The catch: Some features need a paid Fitbit Premium plan, and battery is middling.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 904 printed scores, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 88
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What do critics say about the Google Pixel Watch 4?
TechRadar90
Arguably the best Wear OS watch yet, comfortable and enjoyable with quick charging, with only some early glitches and workout accuracy quibbles.
Trusted Reviews90
Google's most complete wearable, with great design, software and charging, tempered by the Fitbit Premium paywall and middling battery versus rivals.
WIRED80
A playful, handsome smartwatch with good tracking and charging that remains the best choice for most Android owners, with a dull strap and rough Gemini edges as the main gripes.
Tech Advisor89est.
The reviewer names it the best all-round Wear OS watch and an easy recommendation for Android users, with small complaints about Fitbit Premium, occasional lag and Gemini.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance4 of 5
Design4 of 5
Display2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Software2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel Watch 4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Some features need a paid Fitbit Premium plan, and battery is middling.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel Watch 4?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel Watch 4?
Software (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel Watch 4?
The Apple Watch Series 11 (critic score 90), best overall.