Pixel Watch 3 vs Fitbit Versa 4: Pixel is Superior, Here's Why
Naila Syifa
Updated November 2024
Pixel Watch 3 and Fitbit Versa 4 are among the most popular smartwatches for Android users, with both offering robust fitness tracking and seamless Google ecosystem integration. As the more expensive model, the Pixel Watch 3 offers more premium features, but what are they?
Key Takeaways
Fitbit Versa 4 has a longer battery life and a more affordable price point, but the Pixel Watch 3 offers more advanced features for training needs and daily connectivity. For example, Pixel Watch 3 can make and take calls while Versa 4 can only answer calls. Pixel Watch 3 offers ECG, pace guidance, and cardio load, which the Versa 4 lacks.
Pixel Watch 3
Smart & Active Smartwatch
✓ 40+ Exercises
✓ Real-Time Guidance & Cardio Load
✓ Google Apps
✓ Optional LTE
Fitbit Versa 4
Basic Value Smartwatch
✓ 40+ Exercise
✓ Built-In GPS
✓ Built-In Alexa
✓ On-Wrist Bluetooth Calls
Price
Pixel Watch 3
Fitbit Versa 4 retails at US$199.95, which is not too expensive for a smartwatch with its feature set.
Google Pixel Watch 3 is more on the premium end at US$349.99 for the 41mm size and US$399.99 for the 45mm size. The 4G LTE model is even more expensive at US$449.99 for the 41mm and US$499.99 for the 45mm, making it significantly pricier than the Versa 4.
Design & Display
Fitbit Versa 4
Fitbit Versa 4 features a 40mm rectangular case made of aluminum with a vibrant 1.58-inch AMOLED display. It comes only in one size, but offers multiple color options to suit different styles and preferences.
The Pixel Watch 3, on the other hand, sports a sleek circular design with an Actua display, which is Google's new OLED technology with enhanced brightness and clarity. It offers 41mm and 45mm case size variants to accommodate different wrist sizes and preferences.
Pixel Watch 3 also features a haptic crown, which is not present in the Fitbit Versa 4. A haptic crown provides tactile feedback and precise control when scrolling through menus and apps.
One common design aspect both smartwatches share is water resistance with a rating of 5 ATM, making them swim-friendly and suitable for use during water-based activities.
Health & Fitness Features
Pixel Watch 3
Both the Pixel Watch 3 and Fitbit Versa 4 can track heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, sleep, stress, activity, and various workout types. Both watches also offer a Daily Readiness score, which helps you understand when your body is ready for exercise or needs more recovery time.
The Pixel Watch 3 takes health monitoring a step further with its advanced sensors that can detect irregular heart rhythms and provide ECG readings, features not available on Versa 4.
Pixel Watch 3 also offers additional training features like real-time pace guidance for running, cardio load to measure workout intensity and help prevent overtraining, and target cardio load to optimize your training based on your readiness levels. For fitness enthusiasts who want those advanced training features, the Pixel Watch 3 is clearly the superior choice.
Smartwatch Features
Fitbit Versa 4
Both smartwatches can display smartphone notifications and access Google apps like Google Maps and Google Wallet. With a built-in speaker and microphone, they also support on-wrist calling and voice assistant functionality.
However, Fitbit Versa 4 only supports receiving incoming calls while the Pixel Watch 3 can make outgoing calls and receive incoming calls.
Pixel Watch 3 also supports messaging with the on-watch keyboard, while the FItbit Versa 4 can only respond to messages with emojis, voice-to-text, or Quick Replies.
The 4G LTE variant of the Pixel Watch 3 allows for standalone connectivity without needing your phone nearby, while Fitbit Versa 4 requires a smartphone connection for all online features.
In addition, the Pixel Watch 3 can be used to control Pixel Camera, Google TV, and compatible Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell, making it a more versatile smartwatch that seamlessly integrates with the broader Google ecosystem.
Battery Life
Pixel Watch 3
Google claimed the Fitbit Versa 4 has a battery life of 6 days or up to 12 hours when using continuous GPS tracking. Charging takes around two hours, but a 12-minute charge can provide enough power for a full day of use.
Pixel Watch 3 has a battery life of up to 24 hours with always-on display enabled, or up to 36 hours with the battery-saver mode. It can't last as long as the Versa 4, but fast charging is supported with 24-28 minutes of charging providing up to 50% battery life.
Pixel Watch 3 vs Fitbit Versa 4
Final Thoughts
Pixel Watch 3
The Pixel Watch 3 is clearly the more capable smartwatch with its advanced features, seamless Google ecosystem integration, and standalone connectivity options. However, the Versa 4's impressive battery life and more accessible price point make it an attractive option for users focused primarily on basic fitness tracking and smart features with a nearby smartphone.
If you like to read more on smartwatches, check out our other relevant guides here:
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Author
Naila Syifa
Content Manager at Synced. She crafts insightful content on the latest trends in technology, consumer electronics, and smart home gadgets.
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