I've reviewed plenty of Android smartwatches this year, from Samsung and OnePlus to fitness watches like Fitbit and Garmin. But for a true Google-powered smartwatch, you can't go wrong with the Pixel Watch 3, and it's currently $170 off on Amazon for Black Friday!
Technically, the standard version of the Pixel Watch 3 is only $70 off, so you can snag the Watch 3 41mm for $279 ($70 off); however, you normally have to pay an extra $100 for LTE support. Amazon is selling the Matte Black Pixel Watch 3 45mm LTE for the same price as the Wi-Fi one ($329 instead of $429).
My Pixel Watch 3 review is titled "our favorite smartwatch" because several of my coworkers ditched their old watches to wear it, even though the Galaxy Watch series is cheaper and more popular. We prefer its stylish design, Google-ified software and UI, and its excellent, accurate Fitbit health sensors.
We especially love the 45mm option for its extra display space, and the LTE upgrade comes with two years of complimentary data for phone-free notifications and browsing.
✅Recommended if: You own a Pixel phone for the best app integration; you're a runner who'll benefit from the fantastic new running tools; you want in-depth data on sleep quality, stress, and heart health; and you care more about style than ruggedness.
❌Skip this deal if: You prefer the Galaxy Watch 7 (also on sale for Black Friday!) for its more rugged design, newer Exynos chip, and dual-band GPS; you want longer battery life; or you can make do with the cheaper Fitbit Sense 2 (with the same sensors and 6 days per charge instead of 2).
Only the Black Pixel Watch 3 45mm LTE is $170 off; if you want Polished Silver or Champagne Gold with cellular, the price jumps to $399, so you may decide to skip LTE and buy those more colorful versions for $329 ($70 off). Also keep in mind that you'll have to add your Watch 3 to your cellular plan to make phone-free calls unless you pay for Google Fi.
Your other option, if you want to save the most money possible, is to buy the Pixel Watch 2 for $145 ($104 off). My Pixel Watch 3 vs. 2 guide breaks down every similarity and difference, but the key downgrade is that the Watch 2 only comes in a 1.2-inch display option, while the Watch 3 has 1.28- and 1.43-inch models with twice the brightness and double the refresh rate.
The Pixel Watch 3 also charges slightly faster, has faster WiFi connectivity and UWB support, and will receive updates through 2027 instead of 2026. So if you can't live without the best-possible upgrades, standalone texting with your phone at home, and an eye-sparing display, try the Pixel Watch 3 45mm LTE instead!
