Design and Build

The Pixel Watch 1 features a compact 41mm stainless steel case, weighing 36g with a 12.3mm depth. Available in Matte Black, Polished Silver, and Champagne Gold, it fits wrists from 130–210mm. The Pixel Watch 1 includes a Digital Crown, side button, and uses proprietary bands. Its Gorilla Glass 5 display and 5ATM water resistance make it stylish yet durable. Users love the domed design, though some report band wear over time.

• Stainless steel chassis, 12.3mm depth
• Digital Crown, side button
• Gorilla Glass 5 front
• 5ATM water resistance
• Proprietary bands

Pixel Watch 1 Display

With a resolution of 320 x 320 and ~320 PPI, the Pixel Watch 1 1.2 inch AMOLED display will provide you with crisp and vivid visuals. Its brightness can reach 1000 nits and with the always-on feature, you can see it clearly in any lighting condition. Although the Pixel Watch 1 has a display that is a bit thicker and smaller than that of the successor, the users still like its sharp clarity and attractive design.

• AMOLED, always-on
• 41mm: 320 x 320, ~320 PPI
• Up to 1000 nits
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• Smaller than Pixel Watch 2

Performance and Software

The Pixel Watch 1 comes with an Exynos 9110 CPU, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage and runs on Wear OS 3.5 (upgradeable to 4). It supports Google Assistant, Fitbit, and app downloads from the Google Play Store. The Pixel Watch 1 is a bit slower compared to the Pixel Watch 2, but it is still highly rated by users for its smooth Google ecosystem and smart functions. It would be a good pick for those who want to use their smartwatch on a daily basis.

• Exynos 9110, dual-core
• 2GB RAM, 32GB storage
• Wear OS 3.5 (up to 4)
• Google Assistant, Fitbit integration
• No UWB support

The Exynos 9110 handles fitness tracking and notifications, but Wear OS 4 improves responsiveness over 3.5.

Sensors and Health

The Pixel Watch 1 includes an optical heart rate sensor, blood oxygen sensor, ECG, accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter, and ambient light sensor. It supports heart rate, SpO2, ECG, sleep tracking, and stress monitoring via Fitbit. It lacks temperature or fall detection. Users value Fitbit integration but note fewer sensors than Pixel Watch 2.

• Heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen
• Sleep tracking, stress monitoring
• Accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter
• Ambient light sensor
• No temperature sensor

Battery and Charging

The Pixel Watch 1 features a 294mAh battery, offering around 24 hours of use with typical performance ranging from 18 to 22 hours. It supports wireless charging via a magnetic puck, reaching 0–100% in about 1.8 hours. While efficient, the Pixel Watch 1 requires daily charging and offers shorter battery life compared to the newer Pixel Watch 2.

• 294mAh battery
• ~24h (normal)
• Charging: 0–100% in ~1.8h
• Magnetic puck charger
• No fast charging

Connectivity

The Pixel Watch 1 supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, BDS), NFC, and LTE (cellular models, $399). It includes a microphone and speaker for calls. Connectivity is reliable but lacks dual-band Wi-Fi. Users praise Google Pay but note slower GPS lock than Pixel Watch 2.

• Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.0
• GPS, LTE (cellular models)
• NFC, Google Pay
• Microphone, speaker playback
• No Wi-Fi 6

Pricing and Availability

Launched at $349 (41mm, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), the Pixel Watch 1 began sales on October 13, 2022, via Google and retailers. LTE models cost $399. Discontinued in 2023, it’s available refurbished for ~$150–$250. Users find it a stylish Fitbit alternative but less competitive than Pixel Watch 2.