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Of all Google\u2019s new hardware this season, could the breakout star be a lowly smartwatch? We maybe weren\u2019t expecting a lot from the Pixel Watch 4<\/a> early on, when it sounded like it might be just a minor refresh of past generations. But as we started hearing more about the wearable we found a lot to start getting excited about, and ultimately came to appreciate it as the best-in-class model<\/a> it really is.<\/p>\n One of the big improvements Google\u2019s been using to promote the Watch 4 is its reparability \u2014 a consideration that\u2019s all too often overlooked for wearables. But did the company actually make real progress there, or have those claims been a little oversold? According to the latest iFixit<\/a> teardown, the Pixel Watch 4 very much delivers when it comes to being able to service its hardware.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n So, what\u2019s the secret to manufacturing a smartwatch that you can actually fix when something goes wrong? Basically: Just use screws and gaskets to secure the hardware, rather than a lot of glue.<\/p>\n Screws hidden under the band lugs actuate a pair of hinged arms that hold the watch\u2019s back panel firmly in place, but also allow for quick disassembly when needed. And those screws and the back panel itself are all protected against water ingress with their own o-rings.<\/p>\n Even the battery comes out without forcing you to fight against a ton of adhesive, with just a few screws holding it in place. This is the same story all the way through the watch\u2019s body, with a design that really does appear to prioritize easily replaceable components.<\/p>\n Google Pixel Watch 4<\/a> Emergency Satellite communications \u2022 Power AI on your wrist \u2022 Capable health and fitness tracking<\/p>\n The best Pixel Watch to date.<\/p>\n The Google Pixel Watch 4 series is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, and Wi-Fi and LTE variants of each size. The Actua 360 Display is a domes AMOLED panel with 3,000 nits of brightness, and a large viewing area with greatly reduced bezels over previous models. Multiple-day battery life and quick charging power a wide array of health and fitness sensors to keep you informed on the go.<\/p>\n All told, the site gives the Pixel Watch 4 a serviceability rating of 9 out of 10, and while that\u2019s a hair short of perfect, it is just miles ahead of the rest of the smartwatch pack. Thankfully, none of the Pixel Watch 4 units we\u2019ve been testing have exhibited any hardware failures just yet, and while we\u2019re not hoping they do any time soon, it\u2019s still very reassuring to know that if and when that day does come, these wearables are ready to make repairs as easy as can be.<\/p>\n![\"google](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/ "\\"google"){kind=icon}
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