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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7
Product A: Google
100 of 150 known
Change Google Pixel Watch 2
Product B: Samsung
110 of 150 known
Change Samsung Galaxy Watch7
78 of 141 fields differ
- 49 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 35 the same
- 28 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,000nitsB: 2,000nitsSamsung is 1,000 nits higher.
- AOD battery life (up to)A: 24hB: 30hSamsung is 6 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGoogle: 41 × 41 mm
- BSamsung: 40.4 × 40.4 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight (case only)
A31g
B28.8g
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.
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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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.
Launch price (US)
$299.991Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Original US starting launch price is 299.99 USD for 40 mm Bluetooth. Original July 2024 SKU sheet independently confirms selected Green SM-L300NZGAXAA. Later December 2025 revised MSRP 249.99 is excluded.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/08142024/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_July_2024.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original July 2024 maker MSRP row for exact SM-L300NZGAXAA Green 40 mm Bluetooth, 299.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
Markets
Not available
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.
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)
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.
Height40.4Width40.4Thickness9.7mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 202640 mm specification row. Footnote 50 excludes health-sensor protrusion. This is not a maximum depth including the sensor.
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 tests
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Temperature cycling: -20 C for 1 hour and 50 C for 1 hour, repeated for 6 hours1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Footnote 56 repeats -20 C (1 hour) and 50 C (1 hour), 6 hours total. Durability test, not normal operating temperature.
Operating temperature
Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
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.
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.
Platform
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Platform
OS at launch
Software
Not available
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).
Android 11 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Play services. Current Samsung Health Monitor additionally requires a compatible Galaxy phone with Android 12 or later.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Launch footnote 54: Android 11+, more than 1.5 GB memory, excluding Android Go and phones without Google Play. Current US Health Monitor requirements are Galaxy Android 12+.13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026Current Galaxy Android 12+ Health Monitor requirements supplement generic Watch7 Android 11+ pairing baseline.
App store
Voice assistants
Bixby, Google Gemini10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 120 Google apps lists Gemini, with model/carrier/region limits. Current Google guide independently supports Wear OS 4+, connected eligible Android phone with Gemini as assistant and Play Store install. Bixby in original US guide. Supported app capability, not guaranteed out-of-box/account availability.15Maker product pagesupport.google.com/gemini/answer/16401122Read 8 October 2026Wear OS 4+, connected Android phone, eligible language/region, Gemini as phone digital assistant. Install watch app from Play Store if needed. Gradual availability applies. Model OS 6 manual lists Gemini. No launch Gemini or every-account availability claim.
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel Watch 2
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A53 | 1.7 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch7
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A78 | 1.6 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 1.5 |
Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaeuaRead 8 October 2026Exact SM-L300 CPU Speed 1.6 GHz and 1.5 GHz, Penta-Core. Exynos W1000 maker page metadata independently names one Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55. Actual device clocks confirmed before mapping cores.8Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w1000Read 8 October 2026Page metadata explicitly names Cortex-A78 1.6 GHz Single-core and Cortex-A55 1.5 GHz Quad-core. Exact watch table independently confirms clocks/core count. Other chip capabilities not inferred.
Max CPU clock
1.7GHz
1.6GHz
GPU
Low-power coprocessor
Not available
Memory
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RAM
Storage
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
ECG capability
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
Blood pressure feature
Not available
Body composition sensor
Not available
Skin conductance (EDA)
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
FDA De Novo authorization for Sleep Apnea feature, FDA clearance for ECG Monitor and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Exact Watch7 launch text identifies De Novo FDA-authorized Sleep Apnea feature. Applies to this software and its eligible host/watch conditions, not every health sensor or blood-pressure function.13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026March 31 2026 US statement explicitly names FDA authorization for Sleep Apnea and FDA clearance for ECG readings and irregular heart rhythm notifications. BP uses cuff-calibrated wellness estimates. FDA language is not transferred to BP.
Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
Not available
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
Not available
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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.
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition, ECG app, Irregular rhythm notifications, Sleep apnea notifications10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Continuous HR is an optional setting, not default. Energy score is readiness-style advice. Cycle predictions use overnight skin temperature. Current US ECG/IHRN/sleep-apnea restrictions separately cited. Global BP permissions are not transferred. US overview explicitly supports sleeping HRV.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7Read 8 October 2026Current US Sleep Coach passage names sleep stages and sleeping HRV. Energy score, BIA and temperature-based cycles/ovulation supported. Cycle predictions require age 18+ and are not intended for contraception. Hormonal birth control or treatment that inhibits ovulation makes this service unsuitable. Maker recommends overnight wear for at least 4 hours, 5 times a week. Regulated health eligibility is separately qualified.13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026ECG/IHRN/sleep-apnea age 22+ and current Galaxy phone/app/software restrictions explicit. IHRN is opportunistic. Country/region purchase/service restrictions apply.
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.
Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 53-64: auto detection, Pool swim, Open water swim, repetition counts and interval routines. Track back on page 62 is Ultra-only and excluded. Over 100 workouts is not an exact count. No unproved VO2 max/training-load/running-power feature transferred.
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
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Emergency SOS
Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
Not available
Dedicated LED flashlight
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Positioning
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Positioning
Dual-band GNSS
Offline maps
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Cellular
Network
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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.
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5G bands
Not available
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
Not available
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ANT+
Not available
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Audio
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Speaker
Calls on the watch
Music on the watch
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
Home button, Back button9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026
Crown
Rotating bezel
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Gestures
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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 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch7
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 40 |
| Always-on | No | 30 |
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
Not available
40h
AOD battery life (up to)
24h
30h
GPS mode (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
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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.
Use the supplied Samsung wireless charging cable with a compatible Samsung USB power adapter. The wall adapter is sold separately. Adapter guidance does not establish power accepted by the watch.9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 8: wall charging head not included. Samsung chargers rated 5 V with output current over 150 mA recommended. No adapter rating stored as watch maximum power.
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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Full charge time (claimed)
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Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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24h20Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-reviewRead 8 October 2026Dan Bracaglia tested 40 mm and observed roughly 24 h with default power settings, AOD on and limited-health-features off, paired Galaxy S24. Original underside photo engraves SM-L300 and 40mm, proving Bluetooth hardware. Green Sport S/M visible. Firmware, workout duration/GPS mode unstated. Observed duration, not percentage projection.21Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WQwMkh9DQr7jWMWXoanBnD.jpgRead 8 October 2026Original same-review underside photo credited Dan Bracaglia. Engraved SM-L300 and 40mm visually read. This identifies Bluetooth test hardware. Green Sport S/M strap matches reference.
Battery tests (measured)
AGoogle Pixel Watch 2
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy Watch7
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use, always-on | 24 |
| Other | 40 |
Source20Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same exact SM-L300 40 mm test: ~24 h AOD normal use and 40 h power-save. Power-save disables AOD/Wi-Fi/wake gesture and other functions, so 40 h is Other, not normal AOD-off endurance. No 44 mm/LTE transfer. About two-hour full charge lacks stated empty-start endpoint, so measured charging time omitted.21Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WQwMkh9DQr7jWMWXoanBnD.jpgRead 8 October 2026Physical test identity proof. Duration/settings come from exact review battery section.
Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
Not available
20mm17Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/armband-deiner-galaxy-watch-wechselnRead 8 October 2026Maker Watch7/older quick-release compatibility guidance states 20 mm interface. This is lug attachment, not decorative 22.5 mm overall Sport Band width. Model manual shows spring-bar attachment.23Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/what-are-the-size-material-and-color-options-for-galaxy-watch7-and-galaxy-watch-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact Watch7 Small 40mm row: Band 20mm S/M (Sport Band, HNBR, One Click), Green band. Nominal supplied-band attachment matches selected US Green Sport S/M package. Region-specific availability and prices excluded.
Quick-release strap
Not available
Strap system
20 mm quick-release spring-bar straps with Samsung one-click band release17Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/armband-deiner-galaxy-watch-wechselnRead 8 October 2026Maker distinguishes Watch7 quick-release/spring bars from Watch8/Ultra Dynamic Lug. Selected band uses one-click release.
Strap material
Fluoroelastomer1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026
Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR)16Maker product pagenews.samsung.com/in/user-guide-discover-the-best-fit-with-galaxy-watch-ultra-and-galaxy-watch7-bandsRead 8 October 2026Sport Band section explicitly names HNBR, ripple design and orange/light-blue stitching, with Green among colors. Exact selected US package names Green Sport S/M and matches photographed strap. No generic silicone assumption.23Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/what-are-the-size-material-and-color-options-for-galaxy-watch7-and-galaxy-watch-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact Small 40mm Green Sport S/M row explicitly says HNBR. No decorative width or aftermarket strap material substituted.
Strap
Strap sizes
AGoogle Pixel Watch 2
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 130 | 175 |
| Large | 165 | 210 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch7
| Size | Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small/Medium | 130 | 190 |
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).
SAR limb (US)
SAR limb (EU)
Not available
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.
Galaxy Watch7 (40 mm Green Bluetooth), Green Sport Band (Small/Medium), Wireless charging cable18Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10003540Read 8 October 2026Model-specific US complete box article: watch, band and wireless charger. Selected band identity from exact purchase page. Promotional extras excluded.
Power adapter in box
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
Not available
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original English North America guide Version 1.0, linked from exact SM-L300NZGAXAA support Manual and Software modal. LTE/Ultra-only hardware instructions excluded.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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