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December 30, 2025
The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again
Google's Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.
TL;DR
- The Google Pixel Watch 4 has a curved Actua 360 display with thinner bezels and 3,000 nits of peak brightness.
- Battery life allows for over a day of use with lighter activities.
- The proprietary charger offers rapid charging: 0-50% in 15 minutes, 0-100% in 45 minutes.
- Fitness tracking has limitations, with some inaccuracies in floor count and workout detection.
- Sleep and readiness scores are available but lack actionable insights on the watch itself.
- The Material UI design is refreshing and matches other Pixel devices.
- Gesture controls for notifications and calls are a notable software improvement.
- The combination of battery life and fast charging is a key appeal.
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