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Pixel Watch 5 Review: One Week Later, We Still Have Unfinished Business
In a week-long review of the Pixel Watch 5, the device displays beautiful aesthetics and familiar design but exhibits issues with newly introduced features that weren't fully functional. The watch builds upon its predecessor, offering upgraded health insights and improved processing power, but at a higher price and similar battery life. Overall, the experience is marred by unmet feature expectations.
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Published 19 Aug 2026, 20:15 UTC11 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Pixel Watch 5 retains the same design as its predecessor with new color options.
- Upgraded processor improves performance but new features aren't ready at launch.
- Battery life remains comparable to previously released Pixel Watches.
- Faster charging time is a notable improvement despite limited battery duration.
- Enhanced health tracking features are competent but not groundbreaking.
Interesting facts
- The watch's upgraded processor allows for some features to function offline.
- Despite improvements, many new health features replicate those available on older models.