Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch
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General
| Brand | Garmin | |
| Model Name | Pixel Watch 3 41mm | Forerunner 265 |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Google Pixel Watch 3, Active Band (small and large wristbands), USB-C Fast Charging Cable, Quick start guide | Forerunner 265 GPS running watch, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 31 g | 47 g |
| Material | 100% Recycled Aluminium | Silicone, Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Strap | Fluoroelastomer with soft-touch coating | Silicone |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | IP68 | 5 ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes, Multi Touch | Yes |
| Size | 1.2 inches | 1.3 inches |
| Resolution | 456 x 456 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| PPI | 320 ppi | 283 ppi |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |
| Always On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Glass Type | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Actua Display, 2000 nits brightness, LTPO display with DCI-P3 color, 60Hz Refresh Rate | Always On Display |
Memory
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Inbuilt Memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes |
| Bluetooth Calling | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
Extra
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Type C Fast Charging, 1 month YouTube Music and 6 Months Fitbit Health Subscription, FCC with UWB | Multiple Sports Mode, Weather, Calendar, Find My Device, Ideal for Men & Women |
Technical
| OS | Wear OS 5.0 | |
| Compatible OS | Android 10.0+ | Android & iOS |
| CPU | Qualcomm SW5100 |
Multimedia
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 307 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Battery Backup | Smartwatch mode: Up to 13 days, GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 20 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 14 hours, GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 7 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 6.5 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 6 hours | |
| Charging Time | 1 hour | |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 1.5 days | 13 days |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes, Multi-path Optical Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count, Electrical Sensor to Measure Skin Conductance (cEDA) for Body Response Tracking, Barometer, Magnetometer | Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, ECG Monitor | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defects | |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damages |
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