The Google Pixel Watch 3 offers an excellent alternative to the Apple Watch without breaking the bank, and it’s cheaper than the new Pixel Watch 4 thanks to this rare deal
Amazon Prime Day may have come and gone, but Amazon still has some cracking deals on its website if shoppers dig deep enough – and we’ve spotted a smartwatch contender that gives the Apple Watch Series 11 a run for its money.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is Google’s latest generation of smartwatch. Despite being eclipsed by the new Pixel Watch 4, it still offers top-notch fitness tracking and a large, luminous screen to monitor workouts for Brits.
This smartwatch boasts a sizeable 45mm screen, which can reach up to 2,000 nits of brightness, making it easy to read whilst on the go. It also comes packed with a host of Fitbit features and allows users to tailor their workouts to create the perfect routine.
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The Pixel Watch 3 offers 24 hours of battery life that can be stretched up to 36 hours with its battery life saver feature. When compared to its nearest competitor, the Apple Watch Series 10, it’s more affordable, provides longer battery life in certain situations, and is a viable option for those with Android phones.
For those browsing for alternatives to track their fitness, there are loads of brilliant smartwatches to grab. Android and Samsung enthusiasts can also get their hands on the Galaxy Watch Ultra for £599, one of Samsung’s flagship devices with absolutely glowing reviews, reports the Express.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 (45 mm), which would normally sell for £399, is currently up for grabs for a massive 45% off, saving shoppers nearly £200 as it plummets to its lowest ever price of £219.99. This deal even beats last year’s Black Friday sale, according to price tracker CamelCamelCamel.
For those who prefer a more fitness-centric device, the Garmin Instinct 3 is available on Amazon. The Express has previously reviewed this alternative model and rated it ‘a true workhorse wearable’ – which you can read about here.
The tech gurus over at The Express have also given the Google Pixel 3 a whirl – and it nearly bagged full stars due to its performance. Deputy tech editor Henry Burrell stated: “Despite all its new features, the Pixel Watch 3 manages to feel simple and out of my way when I’m not using it, which isn’t something I feel when wearing a Galaxy Watch.
“Overall, the 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is an excellent Android smartwatch that doesn’t keep too many features away from buyers without a Pixel phone. It’s a better option over the latest Galaxy Watch, unless you have a Samsung phone.
“Improved battery life, a larger screen and tighter integration with existing Google products make the Pixel Watch 3 markedly better than its predecessors, but if you want a WearOS watch with multi-day battery life, you should go for the OnePlus Watch 2.”
But there are plenty of Amazon shoppers singing the Pixel Watch 3’s praises. One 5-star reviewer raves: “I’ve been using the Google Pixel Watch 3 for a few weeks now, and I’m very impressed. The design is sleek and modern, with a 45mm matte black aluminium case that looks great on my wrist. The display is stunning—bright, sharp, and easy to read even in direct sunlight. The rotating crown and side button make navigation feel intuitive and smooth. As someone who’s focused on fitness, I love the advanced tracking features. The heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and automatic workout detection are spot on. The running analytics from Fitbit are also a standout—having the ability to track pace, cadence, and more has really helped me improve my training.”
They go on to add: “Battery life is solid, and I easily get through a full day of use, including tracking my activities and sleep, with 24+ hours of battery life. Charging is quick too—gets back to 100% in around 80 minutes. If you’re looking for a high-quality smartwatch with top-notch fitness tracking and seamless integration with Android, the Pixel Watch 3 is definitely worth the investment. Highly recommended!”
Another buyer beams: “Cannot recommend the Pixel Watch 3 enough: So far, it has been a very solid smartwatch. Have been wearing it for the last couple of weeks and have no complaints at all. I get notifications from my phone without any delays, such as emails, keep notes, Spotify, Fitbit, and so on. WhatsApp works perfectly with Bluetooth, can send and receive messages, and audio. The watch faces are 100% customisable with quick access, different colours and designs. Fitbit works fine, showing your overall progress, steps, and calories. I haven’t used the sleep tracking and other features, but I think it does its job well. The battery is long enough, around 1 and a half days, but tbh I don’t wear the watch all the time, only when I go out or for a workout, so I cannot help with that. The updates from Google didn’t cause any issues so far.”
One customer does share one gripe, writing: “Fantastic watch. The battery life is better than I expected. Using about 40% in a day. The Fitbit tracking features are great. All my activities are now tracked rather than just what I chose to put in Strava. I’d have given 5 stars, but I scratched the screen very easily, which was a little disappointing.”
