Google Pixel Watch 5
Exact average 81.4 · 9 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Google14 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel Watch 5, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: health tracking and design. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by CNET, WIRED, Expert Reviews and 11 more
The catch: Small upgrade over the Pixel Watch 4.
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What 14 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 84CNET
Still one of the best-looking Android watches with improved heart rate and GPS accuracy and fast charging.
Read CNET review - 80WIRED
Google's best smartwatch, a refined design with stronger health and fitness tools and offline Gemini, though the price has crept up and many features also reach the older model.
Read WIRED review - 80Expert Reviews
A well-made smartwatch, but with so little changed from last year's model and some software likely to reach older watches, the reviewer cannot recommend it at full price.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80Tech Advisor
A stylish, capable watch, but with minimal hardware gains, mixed AI software and a price rise, the reviewer suggests the near-identical Pixel Watch 4 is the better buy.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80TechRadar
A competent, handsome Wear OS watch with very accurate GPS and fitness tracking, held back by poor battery life, inconsistent AI and a subscription.
Read TechRadar review - 80Woman & Home
Rated the best Android fitness watch thanks to better GPS, sleep and strength features and deep Google integration; short battery life is the lone real complaint.
Read Woman & Home review - 80Android Central
A premium watch with good battery life and neat gestures, but missing launch features and similarity to the Pixel Watch 4 make it hard to recommend over it.
Read Android Central review - 80PCMag UK
Named the best Android smartwatch and given an Editors' Choice award, thanks to fast performance, proactive Gemini features and strong battery life, despite few hardware changes and a price rise.
Read PCMag UK review - 80The Verge
A first-part review calling it a great Android smartwatch with notably improved GPS, though the headline health features were not yet available and the price rose.
Read The Verge review - 89est.Wareable
An outstanding, mostly software-driven update that is the default Android choice, with offline Gemini, a friendly health app and fast charging.
Read Wareable review - 83est.CNN Underscored
One of the best smartwatches for Android with great battery, tracking and display, but it is nearly the same as last year's model at a higher price, so Pixel Watch 4 owners should not upgrade.
Read CNN Underscored review - 83est.SlashGear
The reviewer calls it a favorite among watches at this price, praising design, speed and Google Health.
Read SlashGear review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
A polished Wear OS watch with a great domed screen and a convincing health coach, but nearly identical to last year's model.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 77est.How-To Geek
A week-long side-by-side wearing test against the Galaxy Watch 9.
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel Watch 5 worth it?
Most critics think so: 11 of 14 recommend it. Small upgrade over the Pixel Watch 4.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel Watch 5?
Critics agree: scores range from 77 (How-To Geek) to 89 (Wareable), a spread of 12 points across 14 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel Watch 5?
Price (8 of 14 reviews), Battery life (4 of 14 reviews), Subscription costs (3 of 14 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel Watch 5?
The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.