{"id":544115,"date":"2025-11-02T12:03:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T12:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/544115\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T12:03:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T12:03:30","slug":"5-smartwatches-you-should-buy-instead-of-the-pixel-watch-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/544115\/","title":{"rendered":"5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Pixel Watch 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rita El Khoury \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel Watch 4<\/a> is an outstanding smartwatch. In fact, you could argue that it\u2019s\u00a0the\u00a0<\/strong>best Wear OS watch released this year. With its new Acuta 360 display, longer battery life, improved repairability, and excellent Gemini integration, it\u2019s about as complete a package as you could ask for.<\/p>\n

Although we strongly recommend buying the Pixel Watch 4, it\u2019s worth reminding that it isn\u2019t your only option if you\u2019re currently smartwatch shopping. In fact, there are still a lot of other great watches you should consider.<\/p>\n

As much as we love the Pixel Watch 4, here are five other smartwatches you may want to buy instead.<\/p>\n

What do you think is the best Google Pixel Watch 4 alternative?<\/p>\n

20 votes<\/p>\n

Google Pixel Watch 3<\/p>\n

15%<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8<\/p>\n

25%<\/p>\n

OnePlus Watch 3<\/p>\n

35%<\/p>\n

Garmin Venu 4<\/p>\n

10%<\/p>\n

Fitbit Charge 6<\/p>\n

15%<\/p>\n

Other (let us know in the comments)<\/p>\n

0%<\/p>\n

Google Pixel Watch 3<\/p>\n

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Kaitlyn Cimino \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

If you think the Pixel Watch 4 looks great but can\u2019t justify spending $350+ for it, the best alternative you can buy is last year\u2019s Pixel Watch 3<\/a>. Is it as stunning or impressive as the Pixel Watch 4? No, but it is still a darn good smartwatch, and you can now get it at a great price.<\/p>\n

Following the Pixel Watch 4\u2019s release, the Pixel Watch 3 got a new retail price of $250 for the 41mm model and $300 for the 45mm one \u2014 $100 less than the Pixel Watch 4. Furthermore, since the Pixel Watch 3 is over a year old, you can almost always find it on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers. At the time of publication, Amazon is selling the 45mm Pixel Watch 3 for just $200. That\u2019s an incredible price.<\/p>\n

As someone who still wears a Pixel Watch 3, trust me when I say it\u2019s worth every penny if you want to get the Pixel Watch experience without breaking the bank. It doesn\u2019t have the new Acuta 360 display, but its screen still looks incredible. Its health-tracking features are identical to the Pixel Watch 4, its battery life is still good enough for a full day of use, and it\u2019s already been updated to the same Wear OS 6 software as the Pixel Watch 4.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel Watch 3<\/a>\"Google\"AAGoogle Pixel Watch 3<\/a><\/p>\n

Larger, secondary case size \u2022 Multi-day battery life \u2022 Accurate heart rate tracking<\/p>\n

Two sizes, better than ever.<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel Watch 3 comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes, and each size comes in Wi-Fi or LTE options. They all come with improved activity and fitness tracking, thinner bezels, and Wear OS 5.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8<\/p>\n

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Adamya Sharma \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

If price isn\u2019t an issue but you want to consider another option before committing to the Pixel Watch 4, you might be better off with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8<\/a>. It starts at the same $350 that the Pixel Watch 4 does, but for some of you reading this, the Galaxy Watch 8 may be a better fit.<\/p>\n

One of the standout features of the Galaxy Watch 8 is its comprehensive health tracking suite. Samsung\u2019s Energy Score is a nice way to see your body\u2019s readiness for the day ahead, while the new Running Coach feature genuinely helped me become a better runner this summer. Samsung\u2019s activity tracking is great; its sleep tracking is one of the most robust for Wear OS, and the Samsung Health app is really well-designed. The best part? Unlike Fitbit on the Pixel Watch 4, Samsung Health doesn\u2019t require a paid subscription \u2014 all of its health features are available for free.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just health tracking that the Galaxy Watch 8 excels at. The smartwatch is supremely comfortable, its watch band system is much simpler than the Pixel Watch 4\u2019s, and its AMOLED display is beautiful.<\/p>\n

The Pixel Watch 4 has the upper hand with battery life, and the Galaxy Watch 8\u2019s lack of a digital crown\/rotating bezel is a bummer. However, if you don\u2019t want your watch to come with a monthly subscription \u2014 or if you have a Samsung phone \u2014 the Galaxy Watch 8 is a fantastic choice.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8<\/a>\"Samsung\"AASamsung Galaxy Watch 8<\/a><\/p>\n

Bright display \u2022 Powerful health features \u2022 Gemini built-in<\/p>\n

Brighter display, better battery life<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 offers a new ‘squircle’ look, with new band attachments, backed by new software, a 50% brighter display over last year’s model, and a slightly larger battery. The watch is available in four configurations: a 40mm display in Wi-Fi or LTE and a 44mm display in Wi-Fi or LTE.<\/p>\n

OnePlus Watch 3<\/p>\n

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Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

The Pixel Watch 4 boasts the best battery life of any Pixel Watch to date, easily lasting a day and a half on a single charge \u2014 and sometimes even two full days. However, if battery life is a top priority for you, the OnePlus Watch 3<\/a> is a better option. Why? Because it can last up to five days of use per charge. Yes, you read that correctly: five days on a single charge.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s when you\u2019re using the OnePlus Watch 3 with all of its smartwatch features enabled. Turn on power-saving mode, and you can get closer to two weeks of use before you need to look for your charger. When the watch does finally die, the OnePlus Watch 3 boasts some of the fastest charging speeds of any smartwatch \u2014 going from 0-100% in about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

That said, this type of battery life does come with some compromises. The OnePlus Watch 3\u2019s health\/fitness tools are good for casual use, but they aren\u2019t quite as comprehensive as Samsung\u2019s or Google\u2019s. Furthermore, the OnePlus Watch 3 is a b<\/strong>ig\u00a0<\/strong>smartwatch. You can get it in a smaller 43mm size<\/a>, but at the expense of battery life, which defeats the purpose a bit.<\/p>\n

If the size doesn\u2019t bother you and you don\u2019t need the most robust fitness tracking, I think you\u2019ll be really happy with the OnePlus Watch 3. And at $330, it\u2019s a little cheaper than the Pixel Watch 4, too.<\/p>\n

OnePlus Watch 3<\/a>\"OnePlus\"AAOnePlus Watch 3<\/a><\/p>\n

Wear OS 5 \u2022 Big Battery \u2022 Improved Design<\/p>\n

The OnePlus Watch 3 brings Wear OS 5, better battery, & lots more!<\/p>\n

The OnePlus Watch 3 is the brand\u2019s latest flagship smartwatch, bringing key upgrades like a refined titanium alloy design, a functional rotating crown, and impressive battery life. It runs the latest Wear OS 5 software out of the box and is powered by a dual-chip architecture with the Snapdragon W5 and a new efficiency chipset. The watch also introduces enhanced health tracking, a new \u201c360 Mind and Body\u201d feature, and improved GPS accuracy.<\/p>\n

Garmin Venu 4<\/p>\n

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Kaitlyn Cimino \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Watch 8 is a great choice if you want a smartwatch with subscription-free health tracking, while the OnePlus Watch 3 delivers excellent battery life. If you want a Pixel Watch 4 alternative that delivers on both of those things, you may want to consider the Garmin Venu 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The biggest thing to note about the Venu 4 is that it isn\u2019t\u00a0<\/strong>a Wear OS smartwatch; instead, it\u2019s powered by Garmin\u2019s proprietary operating system. You still get many traditional smartwatch capabilities \u2014 such as notifications, phone calls on the watch, offline Spotify downloads, and a Google Maps app \u2014 but you don\u2019t have access to the Play Store or Gemini.<\/p>\n

If that doesn\u2019t bother you, the Venu 4 has a tremendous amount to offer. Garmin\u2019s health\/fitness platform is one of the best on the market, with the Venu 4 supporting features such as workout recovery time, on-screen guided workouts, advanced running statistics, and more. Garmin does offer a paid subscription, but you don\u2019t need it to view all your health stats (unlike the Pixel Watch).<\/p>\n

The Venu 4 boasts the longest battery life of any watch on this list, with Garmin claiming up to 10 days of use on a single charge. The Venu 4 also features a lovely metal design, with 41mm and 45mm size options, and even a built-in LED flashlight.<\/p>\n

All of this does come with a starting price of $550, which is significantly more expensive than the Pixel Watch 4. However, if you want a well-built smartwatch with top-tier fitness tracking and exceptional battery life, the Garmin Venu 4 could be worth the money.<\/p>\n

Garmin Venu 4<\/a>\"GarminGarmin Venu 4<\/a><\/p>\n

Health-focused \u2022 Sleep tracking \u2022 Mic and speaker<\/p>\n

Your health and fitness tool, disguised in a smartwatch<\/p>\n

The Garmin Venu 4 is a premium smartwatch focused on health, fitness, and accessibility. Including new features for health status tracking, lifestyle logging, advanced sleep tools, and Garmin Fitness Coach. It is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes.<\/p>\n

Fitbit Charge 6<\/p>\n

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Kaitlyn Cimino \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Lastly, we have the Fitbit Charge 6<\/a>. I know, I know \u2014 this isn\u2019t technically a smartwatch. However, as a Pixel Watch 4 alternative, I think there\u2019s a really strong argument for the Charge 6.<\/p>\n

Subscription requirement aside, Fitbit is an extremely capable health platform, and the upcoming Fitbit app redesign<\/a> only looks to make it better. If you already have a lot of data in the Fitbit app from older devices, or if you\u2019re looking to get started with it, the Charge 6 is a significantly more affordable entry into the Fitbit ecosystem than the Pixel Watch 4.<\/p>\n

Although the Fitbit Charge 6 lacks the Play Store, Gemini, call screening, LTE, and other smart features, it delivers many of the same health tracking capabilities as the Pixel Watch 4 \u2014 including all-day activity tracking, sleep tracking, irregular heart rhythm notifications, ECG scanning, SpO2 tracking, a skin temperature sensor, and more. Not to mention, the small size is incredibly comfortable, and the seven-day battery life is great, too.<\/p>\n

The best part? The Fitbit Charge 6 retails for just $160, and you can regularly find it on sale for even less.<\/p>\n

Fitbit Charge 6<\/a>\"Fitbit\"AAFitbit Charge 6<\/a><\/p>\n

Useful physical button \u2022 Updated heart rate sensor \u2022 All sport modes now on device<\/p>\n

The Fitbit Charge 6 is the company’s 2023 top-of-the-line fitness tracker<\/p>\n

When it comes to fitness trackers, the Fitbit Charge 6 is now the best product in the company’s portfolio. To get anything better, you’d need to jump up to the Pixel Watch 3, which is a dedicated smartwatch. The Charge 6 has a full-color display, 40 exercise modes, and the most advanced heart-rate tracker Fitbit offers.<\/p>\n

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