Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) vs Google - Pixel Watch 4
Between the Watch Series 11 (45mm) and Pixel Watch 4, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) comes out ahead in display size, while the Pixel Watch 4 wins on battery life and weight. Overall, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) scores 60.5 and the Pixel Watch 4 scores 47.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Watch Series 11 (45mm) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.1 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 you care most about display size. The biggest gaps in its favor are display size.
Pick the Pixel Watch 4 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery life, weight.
Both ship with comparable ecg, cellular, spo2, 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
- ▲Display size — 37.14% more. 1.92 " vs 1.4 ".
Why Google - Pixel Watch 4 wins
- ▲Battery life — 33.33% more. 48 h vs 36 h.
- ▲Weight — 1.00 g less. 37 vs 38.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Google - Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 1.92 "lead | 1.4 " |
| Always-on display | true | true |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Health & Fitness
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Google - Pixel Watch 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 36 h | 48 hlead |
| 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 4?+
Pixel Watch 4 lasts 48h vs 36h.
Do Watch Series 11 (45mm) or Pixel Watch 4 support ECG?+
Both support ECG.
Which has cellular, Watch Series 11 (45mm) or Pixel Watch 4?+
Both offer cellular variants.
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