New design details for Pixel Watch 4

The Pixel Watch 4 keeps the round, pill-shaped design of earlier models, without a bezel around the screen, which is appreciated for its minimalism. The screen gains about 10% in surface area compared to the previous generation, and the large black borders that slightly spoiled the pleasure on the first models are gone.

Improved screen technology

The Pixel Watch 4 features an AMOLED LTPO screen with 320 pixels per inch, reaching up to 3,000 nits in peak brightness. This makes it more readable in direct sunlight compared to the Pixel Watch 3, which had a peak brightness of 2,000 nits.

Enhanced sensors and features

The watch includes a dual-frequency GPS with Galileo and GLONASS, which performs well although it still has some glitches in the city. It also includes an ECG, an SpO2 sensor, and a skin temperature sensor, offering comprehensive health monitoring.

Upgraded internal components

Inside, the Pixel Watch 4 introduces the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip and runs on Wear OS 6.0, making it particularly smooth on a daily basis. Gemini, which replaces Google Assistant, allows the watch to handle more complex requests and respond quickly.

Discounted price for Black Friday

Boulanger is offering the Pixel Watch 4 for less than 250 euros on the occasion of its early Black Friday, a 44% discount from the official price of 449 euros. This promotion is available for the 45 mm model, which has been the standard since the Pixel Watch 3.

Battery performance and app support

The Pixel Watch 4 offers good autonomy for a Wear OS watch. During a test, with the screen always on during the day and set to sleep mode at night, it lasted 50 hours before the battery ran out, exceeding the 40 hours announced by Google. The Play Store allows easy installation of essential apps such as Strava, ensuring full functionality.