Google Pixel Watch 5 Closes Gap With Apple Watch Series 11 as Series 12 Looms
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Updated · Android Police · Sep 8
Google Pixel Watch 5 Closes Gap With Apple Watch Series 11 as Series 12 Looms
3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Sep 8
Summary
Pixel Watch 5 now matches Apple Watch Series 11 on core basics the reviewer says long held Wear OS back—easy pairing, reliable notifications, all-on features and comparable battery life.
Fast charging and Google’s AI Health Coach help push the Pixel Watch 5 into true contention, with the reviewer saying it is the first Pixel Watch they wanted to keep wearing after testing.
Wear OS still trails on polish, especially in its weak default watch-face selection, and the Pixel Watch 5’s experience may vary depending on which Android phone it is paired with.
Apple’s edge remains timing as much as quality: Pixel Watch 5 is being judged against a 1-year-old Series 11, while Apple is expected to unveil Series 12 on September 9 with modest upgrades likely enough to keep its lead.