I walked 7 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Pixel Watch 5 — and the winner is nearly too close to call
Which smartwatch is the more reliable outdoor workout tracker for dense city environments: the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Pixel Watch 5? I decided to find out.
The Pixel Watch 5 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 each demonstrated strong performance in tracking the author's 7-mile walk around Seattle. Strava data indicated the Pixel Watch logged 3.73 miles with a 275-foot climb, while the Apple Watch Ultra 3 recorded 3.69 miles and 216 feet of climb. The Pixel Watch averaged a 18-minute 10-second pace, compared to the Apple Watch's 18-minute 11-second pace.
Heart rate data showed minimal differences between the two devices. In terms of elevation tracking, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 came out slightly ahead in the first leg, while the Pixel Watch edged out the Apple Watch in the second leg. Overall, both smartwatches performed impressively, showcasing the advanced capabilities of modern fitness tracking devices.
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