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Google Pixel Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7
Product A: Google
105 of 150 known
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Product B: Samsung
110 of 150 known
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79 of 141 fields differ
- 49 different values
- 30 known for one only
- 37 the same
- 25 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Peak brightnessA: 3,000nitsB: 2,000nitsGoogle is 1,000 nits 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
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General
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Series
Model numbers
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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
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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 (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 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 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
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)
Actua 360 display, AMOLED LTPO1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
Screen size
Resolution
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Pixel density
Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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 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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Works with
Phone requirement
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
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
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 5
| 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
Cortex-M55 co-processor1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026
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Memory
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RAM
Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Dedicated LED flashlight
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Positioning
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Positioning
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
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4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Satellite
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ANT+
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Audio
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Speaker
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
Home button, Back button9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026
Crown
Rotating bezel
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Gestures
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 5
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on | No | 30 |
| Low power | No | 48 |
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)
30h
30h
GPS mode (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
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Charging method
Charging guidance
Not available
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)
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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 5
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
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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
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)
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
Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_watch_5_specsRead 30 September 2026Materials and Finishes: Active Band (2nd gen) is Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber with soft-touch coating.
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 5
| 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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SAR limb (US)
SAR limb (EU)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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.
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
support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/171709467Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/17170946Read 30 September 2026Safety, Warranty & Regulatory Guide for Pixel Watch 5.
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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