Get # PIXEL Perfection: How the PIXEL WATCH 2 Has Weathered the Test of Time

Google’s second effort of a smartwatch, the PIXEL WATCH 2, has been a topic of discussion in the arena of wearable tech for some time now. The months are passing and we are already aware of the experiences shared by users and tech experts. So has the PIXEL WATCH 2, Google’s second attempt at launching a smartwatch, lived up to the good word of its improved sturdiness and user experience? Let’s dig right in to the guts of it.

The Evolution from PIXEL WATCH to PIXEL WATCH 2

The PIXEL WATCH 2 looks at first glance like the original, and it’s only through some hardware twists that you notice the tweaks at play. The screen is the most important and it’s where we’ll start – the screen is now made of Gorilla Glass 5 and Google calls it ‘more durable’. Screen breakage has been reduced by quite a bit, and user reports of hard falls and survival seem to confirm Google’s claims.

PIXEL WATCH 2's Battle Scars: Scratches and More

Despite the solid design, the PIXEL WATCH 2 isn’t exactly scratch-resistant. Mine and others have developed micro-scratches in the surface over time, a natural side-effect of the watch’s association with whomever wears it. Far more problematic is the way the oleophobic coating on the glass seems to be wearing away over time, a point of complaint among users who feel the experience has been compromised by the humidity of the Southeast US.

From Stainless Steel to Aluminum: A Subtle Transition

Though the switch of the PIXEL WATCH 2’s body from stainless steel to aluminium could be considered a detail, its ethos was evident in Google’s drive and ability to improve the device’s design without sacrificing day-to-day durability and desirability.

A Crowning Achievement and Battery Life Woes

The upgraded crown on the PIXEL WATCH 2 remains one of its highlights, but there’s one thing that every single one of the comments makes a point of mentioning. It’s the battery life: A few of us have noticed that, despite not having our charging habits change from before, we’re charging every few days. It was every so often on my PIXEL WATCH 1. Geeks And more geeks: PIXEL WATCH Battery Life Sucks Not a single comment on the PIXEL WATCH 2 Battery Life Reddit thread mentions the battery life being good.

The Mixed Experiences of PIXEL WATCH 2 Owners

Some are bragging about how they have never experienced a single scratch on their PIXEL WATCH 2, while others complain about battery life going up and down. The PIXEL WATCH 2 google's story is as diverse as the users themselves. However, some users, such as Florian Feldhaus who introduced us to the PIXEL WATCH 2, still claim that their PIXEL WATCH 2 still holds up great and even works perfectly fine. He emphasises that it is a good, simple and functional watch.

Looking Ahead: The Horizon for PIXEL WATCH

And as much as the PIXEL WATCH 2 has delivered, the eyes of tech enthusiasts and users alike will ultimately turn towards the third iteration of the Watch: that is, the PIXEL WATCH 3. Speculation will abound on how it won’t only look but how it will perform.

Understanding PIXEL - More Than Just a Name

The name itself, ‘PIXEL’, has become synonymous with Google’s hardware expansion into phones, laptops and, more recently, smartwatches. Every PIXEL emphasises Google’s dream of a hardware-software synergy from which users will benefit via a delightful experience. The PIXEL WATCH 2 follows in the footsteps of the rest of the PIXEL family, as Google continues to push what’s possible at the intersection of aesthetics, function and durability.

Today, as the PIXEL brand equips us to operate in this brave new world of smart devices, it represents a vision of design that blends seamlessly with our intent and the potential of machine learning. As the tech behind wearables gets better and more intuitive, the journey of the PIXEL WATCH 2 will come to represent more than a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of designing for a wrist-based accessory. It will also show us the way to devices that make our lives even easier to live: designed for the person, not the act.