Pixel Watch 5 Beats Galaxy Watch 9 in Review at £369 vs £399
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Updated · Woman & Home · Oct 6
Pixel Watch 5 Beats Galaxy Watch 9 in Review at £369 vs £399
3 articles · Updated · Woman & Home · Oct 6
Summary
Two weeks of side-by-side testing found Google’s Pixel Watch 5 the better Android smartwatch overall, beating Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 on GPS accuracy, sleep tools and day-to-day smart features.
Google’s edge came from stronger workout tracking—including reps, sets and rest timers for strength training—plus broader satellite support that performed well on a 10km urban run.
Sleep and health features were close, but Pixel added a Smart Wake alarm and cuff-free blood-pressure trend reports, while Samsung’s blood-pressure feature needs arm-cuff calibration and a Samsung phone.
Price and phone pairing still matter: the Pixel Watch 5 starts at £369 and the Galaxy Watch 9 at £399, and the reviewer said each works best with its own brand’s phone.