Google Pixel Watch 3 vs WHOOP Life
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Google Pixel Watch 3 |  WHOOP Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 37,500.00 through KSh 47,500.00 | KSh 55,500.00 |
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | — |
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | — |
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | — |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Google Pixel Watch 3 | WHOOP Life |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | WHOOP | |
| Model | Google Pixel Watch 3 | WHOOP MG with 12-month Life membership |
| Announced | August 2024 | — |
| Dimensions | 41 mm or 45 mm round case; approximately 12.3 mm high | 34.7 × 24 × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 31 g (41 mm) or 37 g (45 mm), band excluded | Approximately 27.3 g with band |
| Build materials | Recycled aluminum case and custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Compact matte-black sensor with brushed-metal detailing and conductive ECG clasp |
| Wrist size | Band fit varies by included small/large configuration | — |
| Strap / band | Fluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; colors vary by configuration | SuperKnit Luxe band with ECG-compatible conductive clasp |
| Controls / buttons | Rotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreen | Screen-free wearable; measurements and controls are managed through the WHOOP app |
| Display | ||
| Display | Custom AMOLED LTPO Actua display with DCI-P3 color | — |
| Screen resolution | Approximately 320 ppi | — |
| Display protection | Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Display features | Always-on display; up to 2,000 nits peak brightness; adaptive 1–60 Hz refresh rate | — |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex M33 co-processor | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS 5.0 at launch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | 4G LTE and UMTS on cellular models; carrier support required | — |
| SIM / eSIM | eSIM on cellular models; carrier compatibility required | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 or later required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights |
| NFC | Built-in NFC; Google Wallet availability varies by country and bank | — |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | — |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Built-in speaker | — |
| Microphone | Built-in microphone | — |
| Calling | Bluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrier | — |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Compass, altimeter, red/infrared SpO2 sensors, ECG-compatible electrical sensor, multipath optical heart-rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient-light sensor, cEDA sensor, skin-temperature sensor, barometer, magnetometer and ultra-wideband sensor | Enhanced PPG biometric sensor, accelerometer, skin-temperature sensor and ECG-ready contact pads |
| Health & wellness features | Fitbit heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG-compatible, stress, readiness and wellness features; availability varies and not intended for diagnosis | Continuous heart rate and skin-temperature tracking; Recovery, Strain and Healthspan insights; Heart Screener with ECG, irregular-rhythm notifications and Blood Pressure Insights are region-, age- and eligibility-dependent and are not diagnostic |
| Sleep tracking | Fitbit sleep stages, sleep score and overnight wellness tracking | Sleep duration, stages, performance, consistency, debt and coaching through the WHOOP app |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 40 exercise modes with running insights | Automatic and manual activity tracking across supported workouts in the WHOOP app |
| Training & outdoor features | Cardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route tracking | Strain, Recovery, VO2 max, training load and personalized coaching insights |
| Safety & emergency features | Emergency SOS, fall detection, Safety Check and loss-of-pulse detection where available; phone, carrier and regional requirements apply | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 41 mm: 307 mAh typical; 45 mm: 420 mAh typical | — |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with always-on display; up to 36 hours with Battery Saver | Up to 14 days |
| Charging | USB-C fast-charging cable with magnetic pins | Magnetic Wireless PowerPack or USB-C Basic Charger; approximately 120 minutes; not compatible with WHOOP 4.0 chargers |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated | IP68, water-resistant to 10 m; suitable for swimming and showering, not diving; ECG readings must be taken dry |
| Durability / certifications | IP68-rated dust and water resistance | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Most Android 10.0 or later phones; Android Go not supported; Google Account, Pixel Watch app and internet required | Compatible phone running the current WHOOP app; iOS 16 or later, with Bluetooth 5.0+ required for ECG and Blood Pressure Insights |
| Companion app | Google Pixel Watch app and Fitbit services | WHOOP app with included 12-month WHOOP Life membership |
| Colors | Case and Active Band colors vary by size and market | Obsidian sensor with premium SuperKnit Luxe band |
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