The Pixel Watch 5 looks familiar, but it can now keep tabs on your blood pressure and insulin resistance
Same round face as before, but the Pixel Watch 5 packs a quicker chip and a health trick nobody else offers.
Google unveiled its latest hardware lineup, which includes the new Pixel Watch 5, alongside the cutting-edge Pixel 11 smartphones. Alongside the device, Google introduced two health monitoring features on the Pixel Watch 5: Blood Pressure Trends and Insulin Resistance Trends, or metabolic health. The Pixel Watch 5 maintains its circular design with a choice of 41mm or 45mm cases, weighing 31 grams and 36.7 grams, respectively.
Constructed from 100% recycled aluminum and featuring Gorilla Glass 5, the watch comes in Obsidian, Fog, Olive with Satin Pyrite and Champagne Gold options. The Actua 360 display delivers up to 3,000 nits, matching the Pixel Watch 4. Powered by a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip and Cortex-M55 co-processor, the Watch 5 offers 20% faster performance compared to its predecessor.
Despite not adding new physical sensors, the watch utilizes Google's advanced health-tracking models to present data in innovative ways. Notable additions include Health Guardian, which monitors irregular heart rhythms, heart rate swings, and pulse loss, and monthly Blood Pressure Trends and Insulin Resistance Trends derived from pulse wave and movement data.
These features, set to launch in September, aim to detect early signs of cardiovascular strain and metabolic shifts. Beyond health features, the Pixel Watch 5 boasts a longer battery life of 30 hours (41mm) and 40 hours (45mm) with always-on display, and the dock refills them to 50% in 15 minutes. The Pixel Watch 5 will be available starting August 20, 2026, with pre-orders opening today at $499.99 for the 41mm variant.
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