Key Highlights
- Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2 debuts alongside Pixel 9 series
- Buds Pro 2 TWS gets gemini AI support
- Gets new sleek design and advanced ANC
- Pixel Watch 3 updated with bigger screens
- New loss of pulse detection feature integrated
At the Made By Google Event 2024, Google upgraded its portfolio with a myriad of new products. The brand has refreshed its most premium smartphone lineup with the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Alongside, the search giant also introduced its latest range of smart digital accessories including the Pixel Buds Pro 2 TWS and the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch. The new-gen wireless audio and smart wearable from Google has got all advanced with newer technologies and features. The highlights are below:
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Pixel Buds Pro 2 Top Features
Design
Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds comes with a more compact and lightweight form factor than the previous-gen model. They now are 24% lighter and 27% smaller than Pixel Buds Pro TWS earbuds allowing more comfort. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 has IP65 certification which allows protection from dust and water.
Hardware And Software
Under the hood, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 comes equipped with Tensor A1 chip with which these buds offer ultra-low latency with audio processing. Google claims the Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer ANC that is twice as strong as the first-gen Pixel Buds. The new chip fuels the Silent Seal 2.0 tech which boosts the ANC performance and helps with cancelling out wider range of frequencies and noise.
Additionally, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 employs Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless pairing. The earbuds will offer seamless connectivity with smartphones and other compatible devices with the advanced Bluetooth version. What further makes these earbuds special is the integrtion of Gemini AI. With this, users can give simple voice commands for various tasks such as asking for directions, making calls, and more.
Battery
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 with the Tensor A1 chipset has arrived with an improved battery life. This is despite the compact and lighter form factor these earbuds offer. The Buds Pro 2 is claimed to offer up to 8 hours of backup on a single charge. The charging case of the Buds Pro 2 is said to hold an additional of up to 30 hours of juice.
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Pixel Watch 3
Design And Dial
Google has revamped with Pixel Watch 3 with a bigger and better display. The new-generation Pixel Watch comes in two dial sizes which includes 1.2-inch (41mm) and 1.4-inch (45mm). With the screen sizes going up, the bezel profile has got narrow offering up to 40 percent more screen coverage than the Pixel Watch 2.
The Pixel Watch 3’s display (both dial sizes) produces a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. This is double the brightness level offered by the previous-gen Pixel Watch. The refresh rate is 60Hz supported by both the models.
Hardware
The Google Pixel Watch 3 uses the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset as its powerhouse. Google has also added UWB connectivity option with the Pixel Watch 3. This makes it first Android smartwatch to come with this feature which will allow users to find the watch using Google Find My Device in case of any thefts or misplacement. The Google Pixel Watch comes with GPS as well making it all advanced for using navigational features.
Health And Fitness Features
The Pixel Watch 3 is a capable smart fitness gadget which can track and monitor ECG, heart rate (24 x 7), SpO2 (Blood Oxygen), skin temperature, etc. The Pixel Watch 3 can track sports activities as well. One of the biggest highlights with the Pixel Watch 3 is the lossless pulse detection wherein emergency services will be called if the user looses his/her pulse rate.
Battery
The Pixel Watch 3 is claimed to deliver up to 24 hours of battery backup. This is with a full charge and usage including music listening sessions and more. The Watch 3 also features Bluetooth LE Audio protocol which uses lower power while streaming songs.
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Watch 2 Price In India, Sale Dates
Google Pixel Watch’s 41mm dial variant has been priced at Rs. 39,990. On the other hand, the Pixel Watch 3 45mm variant is priced at Rs. 43,990. As for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, the TWS has been announced at Rs. 22,900. Availability details are yet to be revealed officially for the new Pixel series digital accessories.
