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General

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Series

Pixel Watch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Section Google Pixel Watch 2 specifications on the Google Pixel Watch technical and device specifications page.

Galaxy Watch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

SM-L500, SM-L505F7Maker product pagesamsung.com/jp/support/mobile-devices/how-to-check-the-online-manual-of-open-productsRead 5 October 2026Watch table explicitly maps SM-L320/SM-L325F to 40 mm, SM-L330/SM-L335F to 44 mm, SM-L500/SM-L505F to 46 mm Classic. No regional network bands are transferred.

GTIN / EAN

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

4 October 20232Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Post dated 4 October 2023.

9 July 20251Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Status

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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Watch8 Classic the direct successor to the Watch6 Classic and says there was no Classic with the Watch7.

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.

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

$3492Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Pre-order price $349 for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and $399 for 4G LTE. The LTE price is on the GD2WG variant row.

$499.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Starting Bluetooth US MSRP, 349.99 regular or 499.99 Classic. LTE starter prices apply to US hardware and are not copied into international F variants.

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.

€39912Press articlegooglewatchblog.de/2023/10/pixel-watch2-google-smartwatch-vorgestelltRead 13 October 2026Launch article of 4 October 2023: Wi-Fi 399 EUR and LTE 449 EUR. German consumer prices with VAT. The 449 EUR LTE price is on the GC3G8 variant row, the EU LTE model.

€5296Press releasenews.samsung.com/at/samsung-galaxy-watch8-serie-ultra-komfort-vom-schlaf-bis-zum-workoutRead 5 October 2026Austrian starting launch MSRP including VAT, 379 regular or 529 Classic. Only the base Bluetooth row repeats this price. Other editions have no unverified price.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Presented as a smartwatch in the Pixel line.

Smartwatch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker page identifies the Galaxy Watch8 smartwatch family and its Wear OS smart functions.

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.

October 20264Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/12799779Read 13 October 2026Pixel Watch 2 row: guaranteed software updates until at least October 2026. The page says updates include security updates and may include feature drops. No OS-upgrade promise, so os_updates_years is not stored.

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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.

41mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026One size only. Diameter 41 mm.

46mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet gives a diameter, so the case is round.

Other2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Maker describes cushion-shaped case. The circular display is not used as proof of a circular housing.

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.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Housing: 100% recycled aluminum. Footnote: recycled aluminum is at least 3% of the product by weight.

Stainless steel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Case material (as published)

100% recycled aluminum1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Stainless Steel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Classic case stainless steel. Regular case Armor Aluminum.

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.

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.

Height46Width46.4Thickness10.6mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table dimensions exclude health-sensor protrusion. The 46 mm Classic is the only case size.

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

31g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 202631 g without band.

63.5g(2.2 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table footnote 13 explicitly excludes the 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.

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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.

5ATM1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20101Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Footnote 15: 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 and IP68 under IEC 60529 when the device leaves the factory.

ISO 22810:20108Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 149 specifies ISO 22810:2010 static 5 ATM test. Shallow swimming only, no scuba or high-speed water sports.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 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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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H testing. No claim of passing every subsection.

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.

Min0Max35°C3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/13844710Read 13 October 2026Operating Temperature section: do not use or charge the watch or its cable at ambient temperatures lower than 0 C or higher than 35 C.

Min0Max35°C8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 150 Recommended operating temperature range explicitly gives 0°C to 35°C. This is the operating range, not storage.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet says 320 ppi AMOLED display with DCI-P3 color. It does not say LTPO, so the plain OLED option is used.

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 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)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.

1.34in(3.4 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table publishes 1.34 inches for 40 mm regular and 46 mm Classic, 1.47 inches for 44 mm regular. Rounded retail listings of 1.3 or 1.5 are not substituted.

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.

438 × 438px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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

320ppi1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists 320 ppi.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes11Reviewt3n.de/news/google-pixel-watch-2-test-1584711Read 13 October 2026Review operates the watch by touch. The spec table lists a 1.2 inch OLED display.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 27-29 tap and swipe controls.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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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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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.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists brightness boost up to 1000 nits. No area or ambient light condition is given.

3,000nits3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact Classic FAQ Why is Galaxy Watch8 Classic good for outdoor activities explicitly states 3000 nits. Its compare table confirms Classic display brightness. Global launch prose names regular Watch8 only and is not used for Classic brightness.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover

Gorilla Glass1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Wear OS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

Wear OS 4.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Wear OS 4.0.

Wear OS 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Software

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One UI 8 Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

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Wear OS 69Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-L500/035043250813/mlt.htmlRead 5 October 2026Current SM-L500 software history lists latest July 6, 2026 build L500XXS2AZF4 as AndroidWear 6.0. Regional rollout and later patch dates vary.

Works with

Android1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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 12.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Compatibility table says Android 12 or higher with more than 1.5 GB memory. Advanced health features additionally require supported Samsung Galaxy phones.

App store

Yes9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/google-watch2-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026The reviewer installed Strava, Spotify and Komoot from the Google Play store on the watch.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 44 Play Store installs applications.

Voice assistants

Google Assistant2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026The post describes the Google Assistant app on the watch and a Google Assistant tile. Footnote 10: needs LTE or a paired phone.

Google Gemini, Bixby2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Galaxy AI and One UI features name Google Gemini. User guide separately names Bixby.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1.

Samsung Exynos W10001Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 13 October 20264 nm SoC in the brief for the W5 Gen 1 that Google names.

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

48Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 13 October 2026Quad-core in the brief.

51Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU configuration

AGoogle Pixel Watch 2

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

Source8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 13 October 2026Chip maker brief: quad-core 1.7 GHz, 4 x A53. Google does not publish the clock the watch runs at, so this is the chip maximum. Notebookcheck reports the same four cores at up to 1700 MHz from the Google Play Console listing.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A78	1.6
4	Cortex-A55	1.5

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact model Processor/CPU Speed technical table gives 1.6 GHz and 1.5 GHz, five cores. Exynos W1000 maker document supplies the named one-Cortex-A78/four-Cortex-A55 cluster mapping. No chipset theoretical connectivity substitutes for actual watch specs.11Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w1000Read 5 October 2026Exynos W1000 specification names one Cortex-A78 at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.5 GHz. Exact watch product specification separately confirms same 1.6/1.5 GHz CPU speeds, so this maps named core groups without substituting chipset theoretical wireless or display capability.

Max CPU clock

1.7GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

1.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 7028Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-W5%2BW5-Gen1-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 13 October 2026Adreno 702 in the brief.

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Low-power coprocessor

Cortex M331Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists a Cortex M33 co-processor.

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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.

2GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 20262 GB SDRAM.

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 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.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 202632 GB eMMC flash. Footnote 9: capacity before formatting.

64GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with the ECG app. Footnote 11: the ECG app is only available in select countries and is not for people under 22.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86 and 94-96 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current required app/watch software and age 22+. Regional availability applies.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists red and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring. Footnote 10: not available in all countries.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 77-79 Blood oxygen and overnight monitoring.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists a skin temperature sensor. Footnote 14: not available in all markets.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 72 Cycle tracking uses skin temperature.

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

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Calibrated with a cuff8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86-93 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country and compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, age 22+, arm-cuff calibration initially and every 28 days. This is not calibration-free measurement.

Body composition sensor

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Skin conductance (EDA)

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists an electrical sensor to measure skin conductance (cEDA).

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

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Compass

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 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.

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, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition, Irregular rhythm notifications3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact model IHRN paragraph describes background pulse monitoring and ECG prompt. Health Monitor country, compatible Galaxy phone, current software and ECG/IHRN age 22+ conditions apply. Sleep-apnea function additionally requires age 22+ and two successful nights of at least 4 h each. Supported regions/phones and medical exclusions apply. BP age 22+ and cuff-calibration requirements are separate.8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 51-98 health functions. Energy Score is the readiness-style score. Samsung Health Monitor BP/ECG/IHRN require eligible country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current app/watch software and age 22+. BP additionally requires arm-cuff calibration every 28 days. Sleep-apnea notifications require eligible country/phone, age 22+, and two successful nights with at least 4 h continuous sleep per night within 10 days. Other medical exclusions are stated in the manual. These flags do not mean unrestricted clinical availability.

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, 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, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Open water swim8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 55-63 cover detected workouts, pool and open-water swimming, repetitive movement counts and interval targets. Page 56 explicitly names Open water swim. Running dynamics is not attributed to this manual.

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

402Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026The post names 40 workout modes.

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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.

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

Yes2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Footnote 11: not available in all countries. It does not detect all falls.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Car crash detection

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810Read 13 October 2026Feature table marks Car Crash Detection for Pixel Watch 2. Supported countries are limited.

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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.

Yes2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Fall detection and Emergency SOS were first introduced on the original Pixel Watch and are on Pixel Watch 2. Footnote 12: needs location, and 4G LTE service or an internet connection.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

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Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 110-113 SOS messages send current location repeatedly to registered contacts. This is emergency location sharing, not a general live sports service.

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, 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), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly states L1+L5 GPS and names GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Other constellations do not inherit assumed dual-frequency bands.

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

No9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/google-watch2-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026The reviewer says the watch does not have multi-band or dual-frequency GNSS.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

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Bluetooth version

5.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Bluetooth 5.0.

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz only, so Wi-Fi 4 on one band.

Wi-Fi 43Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Connectivity lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n at 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026The sheet lists 4G LTE and UMTS for the LTE models. Requires a carrier plan. A Bluetooth/Wi-Fi model is also sold.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Network

LTE1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet lists 4G LTE and UMTS. UMTS is not a schema option.

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

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 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Contactless payments

Yes15Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12661007Read 13 October 2026Page: with Google Wallet on Google Pixel Watch you can store cards for contactless payments. The page covers the Pixel Watch family and does not name Pixel Watch 2. Supported cards and countries apply.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Payment services

Google Wallet15Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12661007Read 13 October 2026Google Wallet.

Samsung Pay8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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.

Cellular or phone16Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12674814Read 13 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 2.

Cellular or phone8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes9Reviewdcrainmaker.com/2023/11/google-watch2-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026The Spotify watch app downloads music for offline listening without a phone.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 99 manages audio files stored on watch.

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.

11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

38Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 7-11 device layout. Regular Home and Back buttons. Classic adds Quick button. Rotating bezel is separate and not a crown.

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

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet Interaction lists a side button.

Home button, Back button, Quick button8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Rotating haptic1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet Interaction lists a haptic crown.

None8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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Physical8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 Bezel: Classic physically rotates, regular uses touch around display edge.

Gestures

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Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock12Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10006887Read 5 October 2026Control your phone with your watch section explicitly covers Watch8 and Watch8 Classic and names Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock.

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.

306mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026306 mAh typical.

445mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity. 325 mAh 40 mm, 435 mAh 44 mm, 445 mAh Classic.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Watch 2

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Up to 24 hours with always-on display. Footnote 7: approximate maximum, tested in California in 2025 on pre-production hardware and software with default settings and a median Pixel user profile. The launch post gives the same 24 hours from mid 2023 testing.

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Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact Bluetooth edition specification lists maximum 40 h with AOD off. Classic also lists 30 h AOD on. Only source-proven Bluetooth row repeats the claim, other editions remain unknown rather than inherit it.

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.

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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.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=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.

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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.

Magnetic pins1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

Proprietary wireless charger8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 12-15 wireless charger. Supplied proprietary charger required. WPC-based charging does not prove ordinary Qi interoperability.

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

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

2.5W2Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026Footnote 6: fast wired charging rate up to 2.5 watts with the USB-C Fast Charging Cable on a 30 W adapter.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Sheet names the cable USB-C Fast Charging Cable and lists charging speeds.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

43min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026About 43 minutes to 80%. Footnote 8: fully drained battery, 2024 testing on pre-production hardware, device powered on.

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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.

75min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026About 75 minutes to 100%. Same test conditions as the 80% figure.

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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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33h10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same documented 33 h mixed-use test, not smartwatch maker claim.

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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BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	33

Source10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 202646 mm Classic Wi-Fi test unit, all sensors and auto workout detection, AOD on. About 33 h mixed use. Not a continuous GPS test or LTE result.

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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90min10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 202646 mm Classic Wi-Fi unit, about 90 min to full with wireless cable and Anker 335 adapter. Review Qi wording is not used for claimed interoperability.

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.

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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.

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Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 16-18 attach and remove band while pressing band button, without tools.

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

Proprietary Pixel Watch band connector1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Accessory band table on the same page lists Active Sport, Woven, Stretch, Metal Mesh, Metal Links, Metal Slim, Two-Tone Leather, Crafted Leather and Performance Loop bands as compatible with Pixel Watch 2. The band connector is Google's own. No lug width is published.

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

Fluoroelastomer1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

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Strap

Active band1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

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

AGoogle Pixel Watch 2

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Active band small fits wrists 130 to 175 mm, large fits 165 to 210 mm. Both are included.

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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)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.

0.5W/kg3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/13844710Read 13 October 2026Radio Frequency Exposure, US limit of 4.0 W/kg over 10 g. Highest limb values with no separation: GD2WG 0.50 W/kg, GC3G8 0.42 W/kg, G4TSL 0.09 W/kg. The US LTE model GD2WG is stored.

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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.

0.84W/kg3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/13844710Read 13 October 2026EU limit of 4.0 W/kg over 10 g. Highest limb values with no separation: GC3G8 0.84 W/kg, G4TSL 0.09 W/kg. The EU LTE model GC3G8 is stored. The guide gives no EU value for GD2WG.

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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.

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026Charger sheet: power adapter not included.

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Links

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Product page

blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-22Press releaseblog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-watch-2Read 13 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/126518691Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 2026

news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workout1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

1year1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12651869Read 13 October 20261 year in the US, CA, JP, India, Singapore and Taiwan. 2 years in the UK, EEA, France, Switzerland and AU.

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