You have probably heard of the Google Pixel Watch as it is the first smart watch from Google, which has been launched on the market in the basic Bluetooth/WiFi version and another version with a 4G LT data connection. It is possible that you have been wanting to try it or you are doubting if this is a good purchase for you.
For this reason, we are going to tell you the main reasons why you should not buy a Google Pixel Watch and why you could opt for another model if you are thinking of buying a new smartwatch.
For these reasons you should not buy it
We highlight the four main reasons why this Google smartwatch created to differentiate itself from others on the market is not necessarily the best purchase option if you are thinking of getting a new smartwatch, and most likely none of them will surprise you.
Its price
If you are interested in this watch, prepare your pocket because it will not cost you anything cheap. One of the things that can put you off in your purchase is its price, which starts at 379 euros in its most basic model, although it may cost more depending on the selected version and the store where you buy it.
Although it has an attractive and differentiated design for some, it does not have so many features that it is worth paying this price for it, especially when one of the great disappointments has been that it came with an old chip today , the Exynos 9110 from 10nm from Samsung and a reduced battery of 294mAh.
In addition, there are currently much cheaper smartwatches that have excellent features and will be much more interesting to you, or at least they will surely meet what you need in a smartwatch. There are many products to choose from that are sold in our country at better prices, so you won’t have any problems finding something ‘better’.
It is not officially sold in Spain
The Google smart watch is not officially sold in Spain, although some loose units can be found on Amazon and can be seen in nearby countries. This makes it not so easy to find it, buy it or take advantage of a good offer, and that things get complicated with guarantees and other aspects.
Most likely, it will not be officially sold in our country at any time, despite the fact that, for example, in France it is available.
Has several bugs
One of the first reasons not to buy this brand model is that it is Google’s first smart watch, so they still don’t have much to do to improve the product and offer the optimal user experience. It’s the first smartwatch from Google and the first Wear OS 3 to integrate with Fitbit. This leads to many newbie bugs , such as reporting inaccurate calorie counts.
As recently reported, users of this smartwatch are receiving slightly higher calorie readings than they should. Many users experience the problem. If we compare the calorie count of the watch with Fitbit, these were 50% higher, giving the sensation that more calories were burned than they actually were. This is one of the errors that can be found in a product in which Google does not yet have much experience.
It is very difficult to repair
If repairing the mobile screen can be expensive, much more so with this smart watch. If your screen finally breaks or you have a problem with it, the repair will not be exactly cheap. In order to do so, it is necessary to disassemble it almost completely , including the battery, being very careful not to damage any of the components that are left behind.
This takes time and a lot of finesse, so it doesn’t seem like a cheap operation. In addition, in our country we will surely not find many specialized technicians in this type of repairs in case we need it at some point.
