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General

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Series

Vivoactive1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Pixel Watch1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

010-02862-11, 010-02862-10, 010-02862-13, 010-02862-12, A047241Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 20268Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 September 20235Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/introducing-the-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

13 August 20242Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Post dated 13 August 2024.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker NZ SKU is marked sellable and offers Add To Cart. No discontinued status inferred from successor launch.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Google Pixel Watch 215Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Watch-3-released-with-new-45-mm-size-and-two-years-of-free-cellular-data-in-the-US.875694.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck describes the Pixel Watch 3 as a successor to last year's Pixel Watch 2.16Reviewgsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3_is_live_with_uwb_and_bluetooth_le_audio_support-news-64101.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's launch report measures the Pixel Watch 3 against last year's Pixel Watch 2 and calls it the predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Garmin Vivoactive 69Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog calls the vivoactive 6 the successor of the popular vivoactive 5.

Google Pixel Watch 417Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-Watch-4-launches-with-satellite-connectivity-longer-battery-life-and-replaceable-battery.1092536.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google has just unveiled the successor to the Pixel Watch 3 with the Pixel Watch 4.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.995Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/introducing-the-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch explicitly available now with suggested retail price. Original colour packages share price. US amount excludes local sales tax. No euro VAT scope inferred from a retailer-hosted UVP table.

$349.992Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 202641mm $349.99 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and $449.99 LTE. 45mm $399.99 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and $499.99 LTE. Variant rows carry the other prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€3997Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/233414-neue-pixel-watch-google-macht-fitbit-premium-funktion-kostenlos.htmlRead 10 October 2026Launch reporting of 13 August 2024: 41mm 399 EUR, 41mm LTE 499 EUR, 45mm 449 EUR, 45mm LTE 549 EUR. German consumer prices with VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026NZ maker exact SKU pages establish NZ. Original US launch separately establishes US model availability. Variant rows explicitly retain NZ scope and do not inherit US from base.5Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/introducing-the-vivoactive-5-gps-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Cream gold aluminium bezel with ivory case and silicone band, Slate aluminium bezel with black case and silicone band, Metallic orchid Aluminium bezel with orchid case and silicone band, Metallic navy Aluminium bezel with navy case and silicone band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Matte Black Aluminum case / Obsidian Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum case / Porcelain Active Band, Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Hazel Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum case / Rose Quartz Active Band, Matte Hazel Aluminum case / Hazel Active Band1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Colour names as printed on each size sheet. Not all colours are sold in all regions.

Segment

Smartwatch1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Smartwatch2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Presented as a smartwatch in the Pixel line.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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October 20275Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/12799779Read 10 October 2026Pixel Watch 3 row: guaranteed software updates until October 2027. The page says updates include security updates and may include feature drops. No OS-upgrade promise, so os_updates_years is not stored.

Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

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41, 45mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Two sheets: 41mm and 45mm. Base scalars describe the 41mm.

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Round1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet gives diameter, so the case is round.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Primary housing is fibre-reinforced polymer. Bezel metal is recorded separately in material description, not substituted for housing.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Housing: 100% recycled aluminum. The sheet footnote says recycled aluminum is at least 3% (41mm) or 4% (45mm) of the product by weight.

Case material (as published)

Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Anodised aluminium bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

100% recycled aluminum1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

Height42.2Width42.2Thickness11.1mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Height41Width41Thickness12.3mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Diameter 41 mm or 45 mm and Height 12.3 mm. Diameter is stored as height and width, height as thickness.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

26g(0.9 oz)2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

31g(1.1 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 202631 g (41mm) and 37 g (45mm), both without band.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

36g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Maker publishes body 26 g and 36 g with included silicone band. Neither is shipping/package mass.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Swim 5 ATM, pressure equivalent to 50 m. It is not a supported scuba depth or dive-mode claim.

5ATM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Water resistance standard

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ISO 22810:20101Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Dust and water rating

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IP681Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

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MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min-20Max60°C4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published operating range. Separate 0 to 45 C charging range is not stored as operation.

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Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Published AMOLED. No LTPO panel, refresh limits or peak brightness inferred.

LTPO OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Actua display, AMOLED LTPO1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

1.2in(3 cm)8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3-13253.phpRead 10 October 202645mm row: 1.4 inches, 456 x 456 pixels. The 41mm row is on the O2 page.9Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/google/pixel-watch-3-android-wear-os/specificationsRead 10 October 2026Page lists 1.2 inches (41 mm) and 1.4 inches (45 mm). Google does not publish a diagonal. These are rounded database values.

Resolution

390 × 390px1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

408 × 408px8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_3-13253.phpRead 10 October 2026456 x 456 for the 45mm.9Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/google/pixel-watch-3-android-wear-os/specificationsRead 10 October 2026408 x 408 pixels (41 mm) and 456 x 456 pixels (45 mm).

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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320ppi1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as 320 ppi for the AMOLED LTPO display. Same figure on both size sheets.

Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes9Retailer pageo2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/google/pixel-watch-3-android-wear-os/specificationsRead 10 October 2026Page describes an LTPO AMOLED touch screen.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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60Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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1Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Responsive Display (1 to 60 Hz). Footnote: not available for all apps or content.

Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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2,000nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Minimum brightness

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1nit1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 20261 nit minimum brightness. The 41mm sheet adds (AOD).

Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Gorilla Glass1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Platform

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Platform

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Wear OS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

OS at launch

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Wear OS 5.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Wear OS 5.0.

Software

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Latest OS

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Works with

iOS, Android1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Phone requirement

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Works with most phones running Android 10.0 or newer. Requires a Google Account and the Google Pixel Watch app. Not compatible with Android (Go edition).1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet: works with most phones running Android 10.0 or newer. Footnote: not compatible with Android (Go edition). Requires a Google Account and the Google Pixel Watch app.

App store

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/13044412Read 10 October 2026Install apps from the Play Store on the watch. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Voice assistants

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Chipset

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Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (SW5100)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Qualcomm SW5100. The Qualcomm product brief names it Snapdragon W5 Gen 1.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Process

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4nm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 20264nm SoC. The brief covers the SW5100 that Google names.

CPU cores

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43Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026

CPU configuration

AGarmin Vivoactive 5

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BGoogle Pixel Watch 3

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A53	1.7

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Chip maker brief: quad-core 1.7 GHz, 4xA53 in the SW5100 block diagram. Google does not publish the clock it runs at in the watch, so this is the chip maximum.

Max CPU clock

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1.7GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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Qualcomm Adreno 7023Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Adreno 702 GPU at 1 GHz in the brief.

Low-power coprocessor

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Cortex-M331Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists a Cortex M33 co-processor.

Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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2GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

4GB1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor (4th generation)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 20267Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Multi-path optical heart rate sensor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware comparison says Vivoactive 5 fourth-generation HR sensor is not ECG capable. Not inferred from app absence.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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Body composition sensor

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Skin conductance (EDA)

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse Detection (US)6Press releaseblog.google/feed/pixel-watch-3-loss-of-pulse-detection-fdaRead 10 October 2026Google received FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse Detection starting with Pixel Watch 3 (registrant Fitbit LLC). US rollout from the end of March 2025. Not available in all countries.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact comparison explicitly no barometric altimeter. No gyroscope negative inferred from absence in maker list.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact current health rows and original launch corroborate continuous HR, high/low alerts, Pulse Ox, HRV, advanced sleep, stress and women health. Sleep stages explicitly in original manual. Pulse Ox and ECG, where present, are country-restricted. No training readiness or skin-temperature ovulation algorithm inferred.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Readiness score1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sensor list: SpO2 red and infrared sensors (blood oxygen), electrical sensors compatible with the ECG app, and a cEDA skin conductance sensor for body response tracking. Stress tracking is not stored because the sheet does not name it. Blood oxygen and ECG are not available in all countries. ECG is not for people under 22.2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Daily Readiness uses resting heart rate, HRV and recent sleep. Bedtime Mode detects sleep. Both are on the post.6Press releaseblog.google/feed/pixel-watch-3-loss-of-pulse-detection-fdaRead 10 October 2026Google names Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications and the ECG app among Pixel Watch safety and health tools. Not available in all countries or regions.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses3Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact current capability rows and manual activity chapters. Move IQ can auto-start timed walking/running after configured thresholds. Swimming is corroborated by recording chapters. Straight-line Back to Start does not establish TracBack or course-following.4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Training load, Running dynamics, Interval workouts2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Cardio Load and Target Load are Pixel Watch 3 only. Workout Builder sets interval repeats. Form Analysis covers cadence, stride length, stride height and ground contact time.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Wireless Sensors table, printed page 53. Only supported schema enum categories are stored. Additional published golf-club, eBike, light, radar and tempe accessories are not mapped because the schema has no corresponding enum slots. These are optional accessories, not built-in sensors or box items.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general fall detection.

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 10 October 2026Feature table with a Pixel Watch 3 column marks Fall Detection.

Car crash detection

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 10 October 2026Same table marks Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 3. Supported countries are limited.

Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Assistance sends message/LiveTrack/GPS to configured emergency contacts through paired phone and Garmin Connect. Phone data plan and coverage required. App does not contact emergency services on behalf of user.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 10 October 2026Page covers Emergency SOS for Pixel Watch. Country, phone and cellular conditions apply.

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

Yes4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current LiveTrack chapter, configured sharing and connected phone required. Generic activity incident detection is not stored as all-day fall detection or vehicle crash detection. It is disabled in wheelchair mode.

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Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact published satellite-system sensor list. All-Systems runtime does not establish dual-frequency hardware.

GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026US models: GPS, Galileo, Glonass. Rest of world: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, Navic. Signal bands are not published.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact GNSS section explicitly multi-GNSS but no multiband. Satellite-system count is separate.

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Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

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Yes10Retailer pageatt.com/device-support/article/141902/google/pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026Carrier support article listed under Pixel Watch 3: download an offline map in the watch Maps app. Phone offline maps also sync when the watch is on its charger.

Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth version

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5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes8Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026The same bundle lists IEEE 802.11b/g/n tests, so a Wi-Fi radio is fitted.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 48Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker 195-page regulatory bundle. February 2026 cover explicitly Vivoactive 5/A04724 with IEEE 802.11b/g/n. July 2023 original hardware report Product Model table and Wi-Fi tests corroborate architecture. Tested channels are 2.4 GHz. No Bluetooth version inferred from modulation.

Wi-Fi 41Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, so Wi-Fi 4. Some databases list Wi-Fi 6, which the maker sheet does not state.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Brief lists 802.11/n on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz8Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Network

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LTE1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet lists 4G LTE and UMTS for the LTE models. Requires a carrier plan.

4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes6Press releasegarmin.com/vi-VN/newsroom/press-release/news-2023-nov-garminpay-releaseRead 5 October 2026Original maker Vietnamese Garmin Pay launch explicitly lists Venu 3 series and vivoactive 5 among NFC-integrated watches. Supports radio architecture, not regional transit-card services or universal bank compatibility.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Contactless payments

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes14Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12661007Read 10 October 2026Contactless payments with Google Wallet. Supported cards and countries required. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Payment services

Garmin Pay1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Google Wallet14Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12661007Read 10 October 2026Google Wallet.

Ultra-wideband

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Satellite

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ANT+

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

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Audio

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Speaker

No7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review says beeper only, no normal speaker/microphone for voice calls. A notification buzzer is not counted as playback speaker.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

None7Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/09/garmin-vivoactive-5-in-depth-review-now-with-an-amoled-display.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Cellular or phone12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12674814Read 10 October 2026LTE model calls without a nearby phone. Wi-Fi model needs a nearby Bluetooth-paired phone. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12662429Read 10 October 2026Download and save songs on the watch, for example from YouTube Music. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 3.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

24Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

Action button, Back (Menu) button4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact named operating controls from Overview, printed page 1. Action and Back (Menu) buttons. No names from newer watch manuals borrowed.

Side button1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

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Rotating haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet Interaction lists a Haptic crown and a side button.

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

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Gestures

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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306mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026306 mAh typical (41mm) and 420 mAh typical (45mm). Some databases print 307 mAh for the 41mm.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

AGarmin Vivoactive 5

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	264
Always-on	No	120
Low power	No	504
GPS	No	21
GPS, all systems	No	17
GPS, all systems with music	No	8

Source4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Specifications/Battery Life Information for Vivoactive 5, printed page 74. The 11-day smartwatch mode includes activity tracking and continuous wrist heart rate. All durations are maker up-to maxima. Always On is a separate 5-day claim. Battery saver, GPS-only, all-systems GNSS and all-systems with music have separate rows. Actual duration depends on notifications, GPS, connected sensors and other enabled features. No sibling-model runtime transferred.

BGoogle Pixel Watch 3

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Always-on	No	24
Low power	No	36

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Up to 24 h with always-on display and up to 36 h in Battery Saver mode. Both sizes use the same claim. Footnote 7: testing in California in 2024 on pre-production hardware with a median Pixel user profile.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

264h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

120h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

Proprietary plug1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Magnetic pins1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charger sheet: Magnetic pin charger to USB-C.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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Charging times use the in-box USB-C Fast Charging Cable with a 30 W adapter that is sold separately. The cable needs a USB-C adapter of at least 5 W. The adapter is not included.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet names the cable USB-C Fast Charging Cable and lists charging speeds.

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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35min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026About 35 min (41mm) and 50 min (45mm). Footnote 8: in-box cable with 30 W adapter, fully drained battery, device powered on.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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60min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026About 60 min (41mm) and 80 min (45mm). Same test conditions as the 80% figure.

Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

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Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

Silicone1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

Fluoroelastomer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Strap

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Active Band1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

AGarmin Vivoactive 5

Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
125	190

Source1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Included silicone band wrist range. No optional replacement-band range inferred.

BGoogle Pixel Watch 3

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Small	130	175
Large	165	210

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Active Band small and large. 41mm: small 130-175 mm, large 165-210 mm. 45mm: small 150-185 mm, large 165-215 mm.

Regulatory

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FCC ID

IPH-047248Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%205.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A04724 original report 2023-032 cover page 2 of combined PDF explicitly IPH-04724. No accessory FCC identifier copied.

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

0.38W/kg4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU limb SAR 0.38 W/kg from manual. Torso 1.05 is not substituted.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Vivoactive 5, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact per-SKU In the Box tab lists watch, USB-C charging/data cable and documentation. Complete list has no mains adapter. Proprietary four-pin watch connector is not USB-C on watch.

Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm), Active Band (small and large wristbands), USB-C Fast Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Per size sheet. Charger sheet: power adapter not included.

Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

No1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charger sheet: Power adapter not included. Requires a USB-C adapter of at least 5 W.

Links

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Product page

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-101Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026

blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-32Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-101Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02862-10Read 5 October 2026Exact maker NZ public GarminAppBootstrap Specs tab for each represented SKU, including CSS yes/no cells. No standalone maker PDF datasheet found.

cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Manual

www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdf4Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-5D183A14-BB43-4A9B-B441-5F824214CE40/EN-US/vivoactive_5_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact current original maker Vivoactive 5 Owner Manual, 90 pages. Product-specific hardware, feature, charging, safety, sensor and runtime sections checked. No sibling-model data borrowed.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39e4acb1-2113-4ce3-be79-16e4cc014c63/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Watch%203_Tech%20Specs.pdfRead 10 October 20261 year in the US, Canada, Japan, India, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia. 2 years in the UK, EEA, France, Switzerland and Australia.

Both are also in the API. Back to all smartwatches.