The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Google Pixel Watch 3 are two of the best Android smartwatches you can buy right now and also two of the newest Wear OS devices on the market. I tested both, and frankly, I have had a hard time choosing which I prefer; they're both comfortable, capable and stylish with lots of similar features and specs. While the Samsung Galaxy Watch is more affordable, the Google Pixel Watch (45mm version) is longer-lasting.
Hell-bent on breaking this mental deadlock, I decided to put these shiny new smartwatches to the test in a head-to-head showdown of fitness-tracking accuracy. Read on to see how the results from the Pixel Watch 3 vs. Galaxy Watch 7 compare after a 9-mile urban bike ride with 500-plus feet of hill climb.
Pixel Watch 3 vs. Galaxy Watch 7: Features So how do these smartwatches stack up? For a detailed analysis, please read my Pixel Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 comparison.
For this article's purposes, I'll keep it brief. Both watches come in smaller and larger sizes with the option to add cellular connectivity for a bit more dough. You get comprehensive wellness insights including details into sleep quality, workout recovery, menstrual health and more from both Samsung and Google.
Design-wise, you're looking at a circular screen and a pair of physical controls along the case edge, regardless of which model you choose. I prefer the digital crown on the Pixel Watch to the Galaxy Watch's two buttons, but that's mostly just because it's fun t.