Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Fitbit Versa | Google Pixel Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $150★ | $399 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $99/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 38g | 31g★ |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m |
| Battery | 6 days★ | 1.25 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 25, 2022 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | bad | good★ |
| Deals advice | good | good |
| Next model | — | — |
Rare for a smartwatch with real GPS and health sensors to work fully on both platforms — Versa 4 does.
Turn-by-turn navigation and NFC payments without needing your phone in hand.
Sleep stages, daily readiness score, Active Zone Minutes, and SpO2 — all on a 6-day charge.
Pixel Watch 5 can detect when your heart stops and automatically call emergency services — a safety feature not found on Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
Three months of Google Health Premium comes with the watch, alongside a Readiness Score, HRV analysis, and blood pressure pattern tracking.
Google's cleanest Wear OS implementation with fast updates, Gemini on the wrist, Google Maps, and Google Wallet built in.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$387 vs $696 over 3 years.
6 days vs 1.25 days battery.
10 sensors.
31g.
Android or iPhone users who want a balanced smartwatch with solid Fitbit health tracking, multi-day battery, and a clean square watch design — without the premium price of a Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
Full details →Pixel phone owners and Android users who want clean Wear OS integration, Google Health (formerly Fitbit) tracking, and safety-focused features. Ideal for fitness-focused users who prefer Google's approach over Samsung's more feature-packed ecosystem.
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