{
  "id": 2225153,
  "title": "Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Which has more accurate GPS?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/google-pixel-watch-5-vs-garmin-fenix-8-pro-which-has-more-accurate-gps",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T21:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-pixel-watch-5-vs-garmin-fenix-8-pro/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ZDNET conducted comparative tests to determine which smartwatch boasts more accurate GPS capabilities: the Google Pixel Watch 5 or the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. Both watches underwent rigorous testing through various activities including running, walking, and biking under diverse conditions such as tree-covered trails and urban settings like downtown Seattle.\n\nA significant selling point for Google's Pixel Watch 5 is its enhanced GPS accuracy. Their claims are substantiated by the watch's ability to correct for reflections and errors in satellite readings, coupled with Google's extensive mapping database and understanding of architectural structures, which contribute to delivering more precise location tracking.\n\nIn tests conducted by ZDNET, the Pixel Watch 5 consistently demonstrated superior GPS accuracy over the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. This was particularly evident when navigating through tree-lined trails and bustling city streets, where the Pixel Watch accurately captured the actual paths covered, matching the runner's real-world experience. Conversely, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro occasionally exhibited erratic tracking, leading ZDNET to conclude that the Pixel Watch 5 stands out as the superior choice for reliable GPS tracking.",
  "summary": "Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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        "published": "2026-08-20T16:29:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Acti Keyboard beat Gboard by doing the one thing Google's keyboard refuses to do",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/acti-keyboard-beat-gboard-by-doing-the-one-thing-googles-keyboard",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:00:10.000Z"
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}