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If you’re the proud owner of a Pixel Watch 3 or thinking of investing in one of Google’s wearable devices then the Pixel Watch 4 has been making heads turn. New features, better specs, that promise of even better integration with all the Google services you’re already using — it’s tempting. But is it big enough that it’s worth the upgrade? Let’s dig right into what is new.
What’s New in Pixel Watch 4?
Pixel Watch 4 is an iteration with number of improvements over the Pixel Watch 3. The most obvious changes are under the hood, but also some design refinements and function upgrades make for easier everyday use.
- More Powerful Processor: More Chipsets to run more smoothly More apps to run faster etc. Responsive UI.
- Improved Battery Life: Improved battery life can be helpful when using health tracking and GPS functionality.
- Enhanced Health & Fitness Tracking: More sensors, better algorithms, more health data (i.e. improved heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, maybe offers more types of fitness tracking)
- Display & Durability: Brighter/ more efficient screen panels, possibly improved water/ dust resistance, polished strap/ casing materials.
These updates mean that, in many ways, day-to-day operations on the Pixel Watch 4 feel more polished and capable than those on its predecessor.
What Still Remains Same from Pixel Watch 3?
Upgrades are great but a lot of fundamental features will stay a similar to provide consistency, backward compatibility or because they were already solid to begin with.
The design language and general form factor are fairly recognisable; if you like how the Watch 3 looks or wears you won’t be completely surprised with Watch 4.
- Many of the software features (notifications, apps, integration with Google services) are the same between so your routine doesn’t need to change radically.
- Some health tracking basic – step counting, basic heart rate testing, fitness modus different – but with refinements.
For many users, these similarities mean that Watch 4 isn’t entirely a new experience, but rather an evolution.
Why to Upgrade?
If you’re on the fence about upgrading, here are the scenarios where Pixel Watch 4 really makes sense:
- Performance: If your Watch 3 occasionally lags or feels slow at times, then Watch 4’s upgraded internals will be much snappier.
- Better Health Information: With better sensors and better firmware, it is possible to get better readings of sleep information, heartbeats, and stress-related data, with the Watch 4.
- Longer daily usage: With the improvements in battery technology you’ll find more hours (especially on GPS or always-on display) before you need to charge.
- Display and visibility: If you use your watch outside, or look too often at your watch in bright conditions, it helps to have a brighter or more efficient display.
Where the Watch 3 Has The Privilege?
It isn’t all headwinds for the Watch 3. In many ways, though, it still has a lot to offer, and depending on how you use your smartwatch, upgrading may not be necessary:
- If you’re finding already that your Watch 3 is meeting your day-to-day requirements – alerts, health tracking, etc. – improvements may feel incremental, not transformative.
- If you get reasonable battery life out of your Watch 3 based on your usage patterns the increased advantages of Watch 4 may not be worth the cost.
- For those on a budget selling or trading up may reduce cost, but you may get better value holding on generation.
Conclusion- Should You Upgrade?
Here’s a quick way to decide:
- Probably upgrade if you care about being responsive or utilizing more recent health or battery features, and if you’re using your watch regularly for these features.
- Wait if your existing watch is serving you well, or the cost charged to upgrade seems high given the extent of gains you’d have utilisation.
For many, the Pixel Watch 4 is not on their list of essential purchases, but it’s a nice upgrade. It’s minutes best can be suited for those who take carrying their smartwatch as daily, apart from fitness in mind or just for the sake of better performances, tracking.
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