Pixel Watch 5: Refined Design, Strong Health Features, Not a Major Leap

Pixel Watch 5 is a refined Pixel Watch 4+ with modest upgrades (3GB RAM, 64GB storage) and Wear OS 7, delivering strong health tracking and solid battery life. Its design remains premium, charging uses a side magnetic dock, and Gemini offers limited reliability in practice. Pricing rises to $399–$529, and while the software is polished, there’s little incentive to upgrade from Pixel Watch 4, though it’s a notable step up for owners of much older Pixel Watches.