Google is keeping the price steady for its next smartwatch. Buyers will still pay $349 for the 41mm WiFi model or $399 for LTE. The 45mm version adds $50 to each of those prices.
Google isn’t touching Pixel Watch 4 pricing
According to a new report from Android Headlines, the upcoming Pixel Watch 4 will launch in the US at exactly the same price points as the previous generation. That means $349 for the 41mm WiFi version, $399 for LTE, and $399/$449 respectively for the larger 45mm case.
There’s also a small perk in the box. Buyers will receive six months of Fitbit Premium and one month of YouTube Premium at no extra cost. These bundled trials were also available with the Pixel Watch 3, so nothing too surprising, but it’s still a nice addition if you’re new to the ecosystem.
What remains to be seen is how this pricing holds up internationally. Previous Pixel Watch launches have seen some regional variance in both price and bundled offers. And of course, there’s the tarrif situation. But in the US, at least, this looks like a straight carryover from last year.
Recap of key upgrades and launch timing
As noted in our detailed piece, the Pixel Watch 4 is expected to be officially revealed on August 20 at Google’s annual hardware showcase. Shipments are tipped to begin a week later, likely starting with the US and select European markets.
The hardware looks familiar but does come with a few upgrades. You’re still getting the same domed design, aluminum housing and digital crown setup. But brightness gets a bump to 3000 nits, up from 2000 on the Pixel Watch 3. Battery capacity also increases slightly in both sizes, which should translate to noticeably longer battery life in real-world use. Google estimates up to 48 hours in saver mode for the 41mm, and 72 for the 45mm model.
There’s also a new M55 co-processor paired with the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip. The addition should help boost efficiency and responsiveness, particularly with background tasks and Gemini AI integration. The Pixel Watch 4 will ship with Wear OS 6 out of the box, which brings a fresh look thanks to the new Expressive UI. At this point, it’s not clear whether the Pixel Watch 3 will get that upgrade later.
There is also the addition of satellite SOS adds a safety angle for those who venture off the grid. Though it may be limited in scope at launch.
Sensor-wise, things remain mostly the same. You still get ECG, skin temperature, cEDA, and all the usual health hardware. The one real addition is continuous SpO2, which finally brings Google in line with what other brands have offered for a while. Of course, some of these sensors might be upgraded to a newer version.
Unforunately, the bezels are still thick. Case sizes are the same as the current generation. And charging is still done via a puck, but with a sideways contact alignment that eliminates pogo pins.
All signs point to a relatively safe upgrade. That’s probably fine for most Android users. If you own a Pixel Watch 3, you may not feel the need to upgrade. But for everyone else, the Pixel Watch 4 is shaping up to be the best entry point into Google’s wearable lineup so far.
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