Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) vs Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm)
Between the Watch Series 11 (45mm) and Pixel Watch 3 (45mm), the Watch Series 11 (45mm) comes out ahead in peak brightness and display size, while the Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) wins on weight. Overall, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) scores 60.5 and the Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) scores 46.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Watch Series 11 (45mm) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Watch Series 11 (45mm) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, display size.
Pick the Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable battery life, ecg, cellular, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Watch Series 11 (45mm) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 3000 nits vs 2000 nits.
- ▲Display size — 37.14% more. 1.92 " vs 1.4 ".
Why Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) wins
- ▲Weight — 1.00 g less. 37 vs 38.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 38 g | 37 glead |
| Case material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
Display
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 1.92 "lead | 1.4 " |
| Always-on display | true | true |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nitslead | 2000 nits |
Health & Fitness
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| ECG | true | true |
| SpO2 | true | true |
| Temperature sensor | true | true |
| Sleep tracking | true | true |
| Blood pressure | false | false |
Battery & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 36 h | 36 h |
| GPS | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| NFC | true | true |
| OS | watchOS | WearOSlead |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery life, Watch Series 11 (45mm) or Pixel Watch 3 (45mm)?+
Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) lasts 36h vs 36h.
Do Watch Series 11 (45mm) or Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) support ECG?+
Both support ECG.
Which has cellular, Watch Series 11 (45mm) or Pixel Watch 3 (45mm)?+
Both offer cellular variants.
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