Google Launches $399.99 Pixel Watch 5 With 12% Faster Chip as Pixel Watch 4 Stays $50 Cheaper
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Updated · PCMag · Aug 24
Google Launches $399.99 Pixel Watch 5 With 12% Faster Chip as Pixel Watch 4 Stays $50 Cheaper
3 articles · Updated · PCMag · Aug 24
Summary
$399.99 Pixel Watch 5 has reached stores with a 12% faster Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip, 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, versus $349.99 for the entry Pixel Watch 4.
64GB of storage and the upgraded processor mainly boost Gemini AI responsiveness and offline media capacity, while sensors remain unchanged and battery life was nearly identical in testing at 56.5 hours versus 56 hours.
3,000-nit displays, the same circular design, IP68 and 5ATM durability, and most new health features are effectively shared across both models because Google plans to bring the Watch 5 software additions to the Watch 4.
$9.99-a-month Google Health Premium unlocks AI Health Coach features, while a Stephen Curry Special Edition Pixel Watch 5 with LTE sells for $579.99.
The result is a narrow upgrade: buyers pay $50 more for speed and storage, while the older model remains the stronger value if those gains are not essential.