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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs Google Pixel Watch 5
Product A: Google
100 of 150 known
Change Google Pixel Watch 2
Product B: Google
105 of 150 known
Change Google Pixel Watch 5
52 of 141 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 53 the same
- 36 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,000nitsB: 3,000nitsPixel Watch 5 is 3 times higher.
- AOD battery life (up to)A: 24hB: 30hPixel Watch 5 is 6 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APixel Watch 2: 41 × 41 mm
- BPixel Watch 5: 41 × 41 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight (case only)
A31g
B31g
All 150 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
G4TSL, GC3G8, GD2WG3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/13844710Read 13 October 2026The guide names GC3G8 and G4TSL for the EU and UK, and GD2WG for the US.13Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Watch_2Read 13 October 2026G4TSL, GC3G8 and GD2WG are printed in the band groove on the frame.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Google Pixel Watch 421Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Google-Pixel-Watch-5-zeigt-sich-in-offiziellen-Pressebildern-und-vier-Pixel-11-Farben.1342670.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's German report calls the Pixel Watch 5 the successor of the Pixel Watch 4.22Reviewengadget.com/2234932/google-pixel-watch-5-announced-priceRead 23 October 2026Engadget's launch report says the Pixel Watch 5 hardware is not much different from its predecessor and has the same specs as the Pixel Watch 4 apart from the chip and storage.
Successor
Google Pixel Watch 36Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-3Read 13 October 2026Pixel Watch 3 was announced in August 2024 as the next Pixel Watch.17Reviewnotebookcheck.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 2.18Reviewgsmarena.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.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Colours
Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Bay Active Band, Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Porcelain Active Band, Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Hazel Active Band1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Four colorways as printed. Not all colours are sold in all regions.
Matte Black Aluminum Case / Obsidian Active Band (2nd gen), Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Fog Active Band (2nd gen), Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Olive Active Band (2nd gen), Champagne Gold Aluminum Case / Canyon Active Band (2nd gen), Satin Pyrite Aluminum Case / Rye Performance Loop Band1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026
Segment
OS updates promised
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Security updates until
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Case
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Case size
Case shape
Case material
Case material (as published)
100% recycled aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026
100% recycled aluminum1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Back
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Case dimensions
Height41Width41Thickness12.3mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Diameter 41 mm and Height 12.3 mm. Diameter is stored as height and width, height as thickness.
Height41Width41Thickness12.3mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Published as diameter 41 or 45 mm and height 12.3 mm. Height here is the thickness
Weight (case only)
Weight with strap
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Durability
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Water resistance
Water resistance standard
Dust and water rating
Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
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MIL-STD-810 tests
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Operating temperature
Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Actua 360 display, AMOLED LTPO1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Screen size
1.2in(3 cm)10Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_2_arrives_with_new_chipset_improved_battery_life_and_uwb_connectivity-news-60106.phpRead 13 October 2026Launch article: circular 1.2 inch OLED. Google does not publish a diagonal, so this is a rounded database value.11Reviewt3n.de/news/google-pixel-watch-2-test-1584711Read 13 October 2026Spec table: 1.2 inch OLED.
Resolution
384 × 384px10Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_2_arrives_with_new_chipset_improved_battery_life_and_uwb_connectivity-news-60106.phpRead 13 October 2026Launch article: 384 x 384 px. The GSMArena spec page, O2 and Vodafone list 450 x 450, which does not fit 320 ppi on a 1.2 inch display.11Reviewt3n.de/news/google-pixel-watch-2-test-1584711Read 13 October 2026Spec table: 384 x 384 px at 320 ppi. Notebookcheck reports the same from the Google Play Console listing.
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Pixel density
Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
Display cover
Display cover (as published)
Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Platform
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Platform
OS at launch
Software
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Latest OS
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Works with
Phone requirement
Most Android 9.0 or newer. Requires a Google Account and the Google Pixel Watch app. Not compatible with Android (Go edition).1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet: most Android 9.0 or newer. Requires Google Account and Google Pixel Watch app. Footnote 5: not compatible with Android (Go edition).
Works with most phones running on Android 12.0 or newer. Requires Google Account and Google Pixel Watch app1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
App store
Voice assistants
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1.
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel Watch 2
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A53 | 1.7 |
BGoogle Pixel Watch 5
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A53 | 1.7 |
Max CPU clock
1.7GHz
1.7GHz
GPU
Low-power coprocessor
Cortex-M55 co-processor1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Memory
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RAM
Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
Multi-path optical heart rate sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026
Multi-path optical heart rate sensor1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
ECG capability
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
Blood pressure feature
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Body composition sensor
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Skin conductance (EDA)
Medical clearances
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Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
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Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sensor list supports the ECG app and blood oxygen monitoring. Both are subject to country limits in footnotes 10 and 11.2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Body Response uses a cEDA sensor with heart rate, heart rate variability and skin temperature to flag possible stress. Sleep Score, Sleep Profile and Daily Readiness Score are named. Daily Readiness Score and Sleep Profile are tools of Fitbit Premium, which is a paid subscription after a six-month offer with the watch.5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14811751Read 13 October 2026Pixel Watch 2 entry lists heart rate variability, SpO2 tracking, skin temperature, sleep stages and all-day Body Response tracking with cEDA. The entry does not list ECG or irregular rhythm.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/google-watch2-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review lists background irregular heart rhythm notifications as new, and shows sleep stages on the watch.
Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Readiness score3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026ECG app for AFib, alerts for irregular heart rhythms and out-of-range heart rate, HRV, sleep stages and Sleep Score, daily readiness
Fitness features
Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Pool swim2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Automatic workout start and stop reminders are available for seven exercises, including running and outdoor cycling.5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14811751Read 13 October 2026Pixel Watch 2 entry lists cardio fitness (VO2 max) from on-device GPS, and swimming.9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/google-watch2-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review lists automatic workout detection for seven new workout types. The Swim mode is indoor swimming only, with no open water swim.
Training load, Interval workouts3Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5Read 30 September 2026Interval workouts for HIIT, cycling and running. Training load: see DC Rainmaker source10Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2026/09/google-watch-5-in-depth-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cardio Load assigns training load from 24x7 heart rate. No pairing of heart rate straps or power meters
Sport profiles
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Dive modes
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External sensors
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Safety
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Fall detection
Car crash detection
Emergency SOS
Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
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Dedicated LED flashlight
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Positioning
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet GPS list: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, Quasi-Zenith Satellite. Signal bands are not published.
GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026US: GPS, Galileo, Glonass. Rest of world adds Beidou and QZSS8Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5-14860.phpRead 30 September 2026GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Dual-band GNSS
Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Cellular
Network
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 713Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/13844710Read 13 October 2026GC3G8: the EU and UK band table lists UMTS Band I/VIII and LTE B1, B3, B7, B8, B20 and B28. The table covers the EU and UK only. The base list is the union with the GD2WG bands from the FCC filing coverage.14Press article9to5google.com/2023/08/12/pixel-watch-2-fccRead 13 October 2026GD2WG: LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66 and 71 as reported from the FCC filing. Droid Life reports the same FCC IDs. A carrier listing gives the same band list for the US model.
5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
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ANT+
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Audio
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Speaker
Microphones
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Calls on the watch
Music on the watch
Yes15Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/google-pixel-watch-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Features explicitly states music control and storage for Pixel Watch 5. Stored watch audio qualifies as local playback, unlike phone-only remote control. Music services can require a subscription. The review does not establish an exact microphone count or a complete numeric charge test.16Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12662429Read 8 October 2026Download and save songs on the watch, including Smart Downloads over Wi-Fi or LTE. Some YouTube Music functions require Premium. Reconnect to the internet at least every 30 days to retain downloaded music. This is local watch playback, not just phone control.
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
Crown
Rotating bezel
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Gestures
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Touchless one-handed gestures, Double pinch, Wrist turn, Raise to talk1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Double pinch is named in the Google blog launch post6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-watch-5Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/16788035Read 8 October 2026Explicitly available on Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5 with Wear OS 6.1 or later and updated apps. Double pinch controls context-dependent actions. Wrist turn closes notifications, silences calls or provides back navigation. Gestures can be disabled in settings.20Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/16603950Read 8 October 2026Explicitly supports Pixel Watch 4 and 5 with Wear OS 6 or later and a compatible Google Pixel phone with Gemini set as its default assistant. Raise to talk is off by default and must be enabled. Bringing the watch near the mouth activates Gemini. Account and connectivity requirements apply to Gemini requests.
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel Watch 2
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on | No | 24 |
BGoogle Pixel Watch 5
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on | No | 30 |
| Low power | No | 48 |
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
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AOD battery life (up to)
24h
30h
GPS mode (claimed)
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Solar charging
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Charging method
Charging guidance
Charging times use the in-box USB-C Fast Charging Cable with a 30 W adapter that is sold separately. The charger needs a USB-C PD adapter of at least 5 W. The adapter is not included.1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet: USB-C Fast Charging Cable. Charger sheet: requires a USB-C PD compatible adapter, minimum 5 W, not included. Footnote 8: speeds are based on the in-box cable with a 30 W adapter sold separately.
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Max charging power (watch)
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Fast charging
Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
Full charge time (claimed)
Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
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Quick-release strap
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Yes17Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/15330690Read 8 October 2026Detach a band: press the watch band-release button and slide the band away. The guide explicitly covers the supplied Active Band. Exact 41 mm Pixel Watch 5 review independently confirms the same band-swapping mechanism. Proprietary connector, not a standard spring-bar strap.18Review9to5google.com/2026/08/19/pixel-watch-5-initial-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 41 mm Pixel Watch 5 review discusses changing bands, confirms unchanged external design and band-swapping mechanism. This corroborates the maker band-release instructions and does not establish a lug width.
Strap system
Google Pixel Watch band system, sized per case (41 mm or 45 mm)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 30 September 2026Band specs list compatibility per case size, e.g. Active Sport band fits Pixel Watch, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (41 and 45mm)
Strap material
Strap
Strap sizes
AGoogle Pixel Watch 2
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 130 | 175 |
| Large | 165 | 210 |
BGoogle Pixel Watch 5
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 130 | 175 |
| Large | 165 | 210 |
Regulatory
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FCC ID
A4RG4TSL, A4RGC3G8, A4RGD2WG3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/13844710Read 13 October 2026The guide's FCC section names GD2WG (LTE Version) and G4TSL (Wi-Fi Version). The three FCC IDs come from the press coverage of the FCC filing.14Press article9to5google.com/2023/08/12/pixel-watch-2-fccRead 13 October 2026Table of the FCC filing: A4RG4TSL (G4TSL Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), A4RGC3G8 (GC3G8 cellular) and A4RGD2WG (GD2WG cellular).
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SAR limb (US)
SAR limb (EU)
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Google Pixel Watch 2, Active band (small and large wristbands), USB-C Fast Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Pixel Watch 2, Active band (small and large), USB-C Fast Charging Cable and Quick Start Guide.
Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm), Active Band 2nd gen (small and large bands), Google Pixel Watch Quick Charge Dock, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Box for the smallest 41mm base case. A box does not contain both 41mm and 45mm watches.
Power adapter in box
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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