Google Pixel Watch 2 : Scientific Test (BEST on Android!)
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00:00 Quick Intro
01:26 Heart Rate Test 1 : Indoor Cycling
04:49 Heart Rate Test 2 : Outdoor Cycling
07:20 Heart Rate Test 3 : Running
09:15 Heart Rate Test 4 : Weight Lifting
11:43 Sleep Test
16:03 Sleep Test : Comparison w/ Other Watches
18:16 GPS Test
21:04 Limitations
21:42 Recommendations & Conclusions
This might be my new favorite Android smartwatch. Over the last few days I’ve extensively and systematically tested the Pixel Watch 2 for it’s health and sports tracking capabilities. And, I have to say, the Pixel Watch did not disappoint. And, dare I say it, it might even start to compete with the Apple Watch. Though maybe not completely, since I already encountered some issues in the first few days. I performed a first test of the heart rate tracking performance, sleep tracking accuracy and GPS tracking. Let’s get to it!
Hello everyone, for those of you that are new to the channel, my name is Rob, and I am a postdoctoral scientist specializing in biological data analysis. As you might have noticed, I am not in my usual studio, but I am actually visiting my parents in the Netherlands and recording this video from my childhood bedroom. But, back to the Pixel Watch 2. One of the main improvements of the Pixel Watch 2 compared to the first generation Pixel watch is the improved sensor set, which Google says now has more LEDs, which produces a more accurate heart rate reading than ever before, being up to 40% more accurate for vigorous activities like HIIT, spinning and rowing. This is partially due to a new AI heart rate algorithm as well. Of course this is exactly what we want to put to the test. I tested this on myself during 3 indoor cycling sessions, 3 outdoor bike rides, 3 weight lifting sessions and 3 outdoor runs. In a future video I will also test the Pixel Watch 2 on Theresa, who is also wearing one right now. Let’s start with the performance of the Pixel Watch 2 for a relatively easy exercise, cycling indoors.
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@TFG-179
8 ай бұрын
Hi really love your video, very scientific review. I wonder can you add Body Fat, Muscle Bone percentage measurement category. Don't know if they even legit feature or just for advertisement. Thanks
@E.E.
7 ай бұрын
Is there alternative of galaxy watch and fit bit with high sleep sensor without monthly fee (no apple)
@batmanbatman491
7 ай бұрын
Hi love the videos. Will you be reviewing the Google pixel watch 2 sleep analysis in more detail? Would love more than a day or so data thx
@lloydtolentino3959
6 ай бұрын
What smart watch should I buy I have a Heart problem (Heart enlargement) to monitor my heart thanks.
@craigward26
5 ай бұрын
Hi Rob when is the full review of the Pixel Watch 2 due for release ?
I was waiting for your review. No other has comparable credibility. Thanks!
@ucup33
8 ай бұрын
Other reviewers only touch the surface.
@dragonsaige
8 ай бұрын
The typical tech reviewers should either adapt or stop making their reviews. Even the biggest names make reviews of a fitness watch with 0 discussion on their fitness accuracy.
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! 🙏
@garywucherpfennig242
8 ай бұрын
Very true. Other reviewers just say, 'heart rate is very accurate', but don't tell us based on what, or tell us how they measure that
@arthurnatella4921
8 ай бұрын
Same
I've been watching your videos for some time now (around 2 years) and I just wanna say thank you for every reviews that you did and for the work that you put in those reviews. Your methodology is always what drives me back to your videos, keep it up!
That was quite an impressive performance. Especially the heart rate trekking was better than I expected. Now I'm very curious how the new Fitbit Charge 6 will perform since Fitbit/Google claims some very serious improvements (60% better) for that device incorporating the same technology as in the Pixel Watch 2. That would be the dream, great heart rate monitoring with the Fitbit sleep tracking in the form format of a tracker with long battery life. Hope you test the Charge 6 soon.
It’s crazy how fast you got this done, while the preorder gifts are still available! Thank you so much!
So glad I stumbled across this video. There seems to be a lot of negativity and snobbery against the watch based on subjective opinions (Apple's had a decade to get to where they are now) so it's good to see a more factual analysis of what the Pixel Watch 2 can do. I've been using the first gen watch for a year and while it had some GPS 'wobbles' early on it seems to be pretty good of late with reliable HR and sleep tracking overall. I look forward to the full in-depth review.
@levipb1403
8 ай бұрын
People love to criticize every single brand while worshiping Apple
@wisdomyaw03
8 ай бұрын
@@levipb1403The opposite is rather true these days if you really pay attention to what transpires online in the tech space.
@ottallman
8 ай бұрын
Apple had a decade and ruined my ultra with their last major update 🙄
It looks great. Im waiting for final review. Thanks for your work
This may not mean much but I am very proud of you. I started following you when you started and I am glad you are still going. Hats off my friend.
Pixel Watch 2 saved my life. HR detected up to 150 BPM while sitting. My Galaxy 4 showed 90. Went straight to the emergency room. 7 days later I'm checking out with an IFD and meds to live. I love Google.
@yacobz
7 ай бұрын
Yeah no that totally happened
@IhsanMujdeci
7 ай бұрын
wow
@Texa8
7 ай бұрын
Fake story. Why were you wearing 2 smart watches? Also no way 150 was detected as 90. No freaking way
@IhsanMujdeci
7 ай бұрын
Why would he fake it? Just for likes?
@alexhuevera939
7 ай бұрын
you are a shill
Seeing the earlier watch's results and new upgrades, I bought the watch right away but seeing your perfect review I am even happier now. Thanks a lot for the great video.
Really looking forward to your follow-up video. If you will allow me to make some suggestions, it would be nice to hear about battery life and also Fitbit vs Google Fit. From what I understand in this video, you are using Fitbit for sleep tracking. Thank you for your scientific approach to all these tests.
Thank you for getting this review done so early! Very detailed and organized presentation as usual.
Great reviews. The Charge 6 looks the same as the Pixel 2 for heartrate--any significant difference?
This is the first time I've seen your channel and I love how in depth you go
You're such a huge data nerd - and I LOVE it! Thank you for the insights. I just got mine last week and loving it so far - good to know the accuracy is pretty good. Thanks.
Wow! First time viewer here, found your link on a reddit post and I will say this is exactly what I've been searching for! Someone who is actually using the pixel watch 2 for its health and tracking capabilities for a true review, I just received mine today and am upgrading from a Fitbit sense so this was absolutely perfect! I have now subscribed and can't wait to continue to support your channel! I do just have one question were you using the pixel watch 2 LTE or WiFi only ? Also I can't wait for your full review!
nice work! I am looking forward to the longer review of the sleep measurement performance for this watch!
This is great data! Thanks so much, I was contemplating this or the Apple 9. LOVE that vs chart with the complete list of perfomrers. Awesome stuff! Subbed for sure.
It's comforting that the sleep trakcing improved significantly. Since I have the PW1, would you mind doing a retest on PW1? I wonder if the improvements are from software upgrade
Nice review! Glad sensors are improving. Hoping for a review for fitbit charge 6 as well.
@robytzaboy
8 ай бұрын
I want that too, i plan to buy one on black friday next month but hoped to see a review of my favorite scientist first.
Bought this myself with your help, so far so good. Thank you!
Thank you, was waiting for you to release this 😊
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
Would be super interesting to see the original pixel watch retested against the new one to see how many of the improvements are hardware or software related :)
When will we have the accurate sleep test? I am waiting for it before to decide if I should buy it :P
@uklondon4344
4 ай бұрын
same here. Android users hard find a perfect smart watch for all functions especially sleep test as Apple watches do.
@peaj4812
15 күн бұрын
He has a sleep video up now
Because visiting parents, is no excuse for not doing hardware reviews, right? 😉 Thanks for "pumping out" these quick initial pre-reviews Rob, in a effort to keep even those "impatient viewers" happy as well! 😉👍
This was an amazing review. I love data analysis and have never seen anyone produce this level of detail for tech reviews. Great job. Do you use R or Python for the graphs?
@alexhuevera939
7 ай бұрын
all BS
Are you gonna test the Garmin venu 3 ? Thank you for your work done 😁👍
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
Yes, I have collected most of the data, but still need to process it 😊
@szihu
8 ай бұрын
If You feel bored enough, maybe a quick re-review of Garmin Fenix 7? @@TheQuantifiedScientist I've seen You've updated its performance on some charts compared to those from a review, and it got me thinking if it's now much more appealing choice for a first wearable, especially with its' dropped price :D
@TerminatriX86
7 ай бұрын
I am bery happy with venu 3 right now... it needs its time but than i am fine with it and most of the metrics feel right to the way i feel 😊
@TerminatriX86
7 ай бұрын
I am very happy with venu 3 right now... it needs its time but than i am fine with it and most of the metrics feel right to the way i feel 😊
I love your channel. Thanks for the breakdown. Helped me choose my next watch.
Thanks for putting out this review so fast!
I am looking forward for your next video of the Pixel 2, with more data from testing time
Thank you soooo much for this video! I saw the Pixel Watch 1 watch as the only all around watch for Android, but wasn't pleased by the battery life and HW. I've preordered the Pixel Watch 2 and hoped to see you're video to confirm my expectations of it being the best watch for Android. Kudos to you and keep up the great work, now with your team :) Side question - have you ever encountered a watch which majorly struggled due to fit? E.g. a watch preforms terribly with its stock band, but with an aftermarket one it improves drastically?
This was the analysis I was waiting for 💯
I love your data driven approach. I have to sub now.
Love this. I just got the new FITBIT CHARGE 6 and I'm loving it. I can't wait for you to do a video on it and compare with pixel watch 2.
Thank you for the review Rob !!!!, I'm so happy that I don't have to purchase new iphone to update the software on my apple watch 6. Now I could purchase the pixel watch 2 and "sale" the apple watch 6 and iphone 8. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Google seems working hard on pushing its watch towards the top 3 on your ranking Rob! But is there any app/ way to get HRV and tracking your wellness in more details with Pixel watch?
@LaserChair
8 ай бұрын
EliteHRV
Even more excited for the Scanwatch 2 to see how it compares vs the battery
This video was the most important resource in making my purchase decision - thanks a lot, Rob!
Great insights, doing a wonderful job.
Really looking forward to the more in depth review of this
I love your videos. You are my go to before buying smart watches. I currently own a Fitbit charge 5 thanks to your reviews. Keep it up!
I'd love to hear even a quick re-review of Garmin Fenix 7, because people have been reporting for months now, that its' software seems to have gotten much better, and I've also noticed on the charts that You've changed its performance, and sleep tracking looks promisingly decent :) + its price dropped too so it might be a really good pick overall.
Grazie mille per il video. Ottimo lavoro :)
Man, you're awesome! Thank you very much for such content.
Been checking your channel for this videos every day! Thank you! So helpful when deciding between apple watch 9 or pixel watch 2, which I need to do today :)
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@WindlBreaker
7 ай бұрын
@@TheQuantifiedScientistdo you already know when you will update the review with further data?
The review I have been waiting for ❤
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that!
I literally don't watch any other fitness tracker reviews except yours. By FAR rhe best reviewer out there! Top class stuff, thanks a lot and looking forward to the long term full review!
Hi Rob, any updates for the sleep tracking on this watch and the fitbit charge 6?
Been waiting for this review too and just in time! When review for Garmin Venu 2
This was really helpful, thank you!
Just found this channel while researching a watch to buy. Was going to go with the Vivomove Sport cause of style, but seeing the results, probably will be choosing the Pixel Watch 2. Thanks a lot for your videos, they're amazing and help a lot!
Can u test the garmin venu 3 . Love ur content as usual top notch. Ty bro keep up the good work
Commenting for the algorithm because such effort and content must be peomoted. I slept on this channel. Kudos, Dr. Rob 👏🏼🤝🏼💪🏼
Such a good and detailled Video. Cheers!
Hi Rob! First of all, nice job overall! I have a polar grit x pro and Im very pleased with it...however, I want to change for some features of a smartwatch(e.g.payments with watch, etc) and not just sportwatch. I am waiting your review for Garmin Venu3. When will you post it?😊 I was thinking about pixel 2(as I am an android user) however not sure how good is the battery as I come from polar which has 4-5 days batery with 3 workouts/week, very good sleep tracking and very good heart record, friendly interface, etc. Thanks!
Love your reviews!
All you have to say is “looks very good” for me to know it’s good enough to buy 👍
Thank you for this review. This is the first video of yours I watched and found it extremely helpful. What would you suggest is the highest value Android heart rate tracking device for wrist or fingers?
Thanks for the video! Please make a long review for this one!
Thank you Rob!💥💥💥
Amazing channel and great quality reviews. @The Quantified Scientist would you please consider testing Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 or GBD-H1000. Thank you!
Nice to finally see some sensors improvement in the wear OS devices.
Compared to first Gen this is a great improvement. I can't wait for mine 🎉🎉🎉 great review
Great video!!! I hope you will review new Polar Vantage V3 would be cool to also compare to V2 !!!
Pixel watch 2 seems like it's doing very well. Nice to see!
Thanks for the review! Regarding the not tracked nicht: try to delete it in the Fitbit app and add manually again, then might the sleep stages appear. At least for my Fitbit Sense this sometimes helps.
been waiting for this
Thank you and I really appreciated the scientific rigor in your work. I am wondering if you will be testing the calorie accuracy.
Thank you very much - this is the Android watch I was most hopeful about and your review of it certainly didn't disappoint ❤ Well, it looks like I know what I'm getting myself this Christmas 😁
Wow! What an amazing comparison and expertise! Wow!
Thanks for the review. Looking forward to the charge 6 review, as I’m looking for a health and sleep tracking device, with a screen and long battery life. If it’s slightly less accurate than the whoop or oura ring, but provides a screen and 5-7 day battery life, that’s a win for me. ❤️
When is the follow up?
@njbrx
4 ай бұрын
still waiting
I'm using a Galaxy Watch 4 now, but it seems that it didn't really get more reliable with the new versions, so this is a very interesting watch. Thank you for this extensive review!
Thank you soo much ! One of the greatest channels on youtube !
@TheQuantifiedScientist
8 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
ur reviews r a life saver truly
Outstanding video! Thank You!
Looking forward for the next Fitbit devices. Hopefully they use the same internals for sleep tracking!
@krollpeter
8 ай бұрын
Cool: The sleep tracking. Uncool: curved screen!
@robytzaboy
8 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward for the next Fitbit devices too especially charge 6 that they say is 60% better heart rate.
@stopPlannedObsolescence
7 ай бұрын
@@robytzaboy the review showed is worst
@robytzaboy
7 ай бұрын
@@stopPlannedObsolescence Yea is not THAT great, but at least is improved on hr a bit xD
Hey mate, thank you for the detailed review. I would like to request to add an additional test to your reviews with regards to the battery duration and charging times.
Thank you for the videos! I would love to see a more quantitative test of the GPS on watches. I have a Watch 5 Pro and I bought it to track my 5K/10K runs but it consistently tracks my runs to be significantly shorter than they actually are which make it pretty unusable for that purpose. Maybe you would compare the distance recorded by the test watch for each ride against a trusted benchmark? That, alongside your visual comparisons would be very useful! I was really holding out for this Pixel Watch 2 to have accurate GPS but it looks like my wait goes on...
@distiking
8 ай бұрын
GPS testing from biological data analysts is a bonus. I wouldn't bother him with that. Let him focus on what he specialises in. There aren't other channels such as this atm.
@Fozzee.1970
8 ай бұрын
Samsung's have always been dreadful for GPS distances.
I am straight up IN AWE of your data visualization skills. I'm pre-med now and I'm applying for jobs as a junior research assistant, and this is where I want my skill level to be someday.
Another helpful review. Thank you. Still waiting for the Huawei watch 4 comparison. 🍻
I hope you can test the new Xiaomi watch 2 pro when it gets available. The fact of it having finally wear OS makes it a really attractive alternative.
How does the battery life really perform? how many hours of cont use does it last....and how long to re-charge? Do Pixel watches also suffer from some updates that ruin the battery performance like their phones (I have had Google phones since the start....and have suffered past 3 with horrible battery/heat; two had to be replaced). thanks
Great review. Thanks for this.
Thank you for such a detailed video. Please post the review for garmin venue 3 as well.
Thank you Rob !
Hey thanks for your in depth reviews! I was wondering if you could also test the vo2 max estimates of the watches that you test (and that actually compute the vo2 max. For the pixel watch 2 the vo2 max estimates is called"cardio fitness score", but that value is supposed to be an estate of the vo2 max. Mine is higher than I would have expected even after months of using the watch and doing some running, so i was wondering how accurate that value tends to be for others (who may actually know their own ground truth because they have analysed it in a lab)
Hey, thanks for your videos! Did you have the time to make the full review of the Pixel Watch 2 testing it longer for sleep? I'm dying to see the results!
Nice data analysis, I subscribe
thanks for the video! did you manage to have more testing for the sleep?
How'd you get the data off of the Pixel Watch 2? Do you use an app like Sleep Like Android to record the data? So curious because I don't like the FitBit app.
Great Review as always, did you had a chance to understand why didn't record your sleep for one of the nights? Are you tried to check the sleep performance for more nights? Thanks in advance.
As I heard the Pixel watch has to be used with the fitbit app which has also a subscription based option. What features are included in the free basic fitbit app without the subscription? And does it limit the extend to which the watch can be used if you just use the basic version? Can the basic fitbit app compete with the apps that come for free from e.g Garmin, apple or huawei? Btw great channel, really appreaciate the detailed reviews!!
Hello, would you make a test on the Fitbit charge 6 too? Your test are perfects!
I love the pixel watch 2! I got it for free with my Pixel 8 pro purchase. The only downside is the battery life which lasts me a day, but at least it charges quickly. I charge it when I'm sitting down doing some work or relaxing, this way I can track my sleep or track my steps when I'm active.
Hi, I love your detailed reviews. Could you please review Garmin Venu 3. I’m confused between Apple Watch series 9 and Venu 3
This is an amazing review. Wow. Now I just need to wait for my carrier to get one in stock.
Nice review. So have you tried EKG function in pixel2?😢
Will there be a longer period review about this watch?
Looking forward to the Venu 3 review