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The Pixel Watch 2 beat Apple in safety features – and it's $40 off
For those who use Google Pixel phones, this deal is for you. The Google Pixel Watch 2 may not be the newest model, but it still offers many great features. The watch usually retails for $250, but Amazon dropped the price down to just $200 ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
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When ZDNET’s Matthew Miller reviewed the Pixel Watch 2, he noted that the sensors on the device have been greatly improved from the first model. It also features an improved GPS, which coincides with the heart rate sensor as it gives you pace and heart rate alerts.
Review: Google Pixel Watch 2
The biggest win of the Pixel Watch 2 is its safety features. Miller says, “One of the best functions of the Pixel Watch 2 that even beats out the Apple Watch is the focus on safety… With the Google Pixel Watch 2’s Safety Check feature, you can set a check-in timer whenever you’re moving from point A to B and want your emergency contacts to be notified if anything goes wrong.”
Compared to Apple, the Pixel Watch’s safety features feel more hands-on and less passive, he noted. The watch also has SOS and emergency detection alerts, similar to Apple.
If you are looking for a simple smartwatch with accurate sensors and great safety features, make sure to pick up a Google Pixel Watch 2 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
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How I rated this deal
Pixel Watches are among some of the great smartwatch options that compete with Apple Watches, especially if you prefer Google smartphones. ZDNET’s rating system gives this 20% off deal a 3/5 editor’s deal rating because this model is a bit older, and I’ve seen better sale prices around holiday sales like Black Friday and Labor Day. However, it is still a decent discount if you’re looking into a new wearable that is compatible with your Google phone. If you want a better deal, you could wait on this one and find a better one a few months in the future, especially as the device gets older.
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