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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs OnePlus Watch 2R

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 2

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Screen: 450 × 450 pixels.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4.0.
KSh 26,500Out of Stock
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OnePlus Watch 2R

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS.
KSh 28,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Watch 2R lasts longer between charges (up to 100 hours), has a larger 1.43-inch screen and syncs with apps such as Strava, while the Google Pixel Watch 2 takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, is lighter to wear all day and has a cellular option for calls without your phone.

Display

Google Pixel Watch 2
450 × 450 pixels
OnePlus Watch 2R
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Performance

Google Pixel Watch 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processor
OnePlus Watch 2R
Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU processor

Software

Google Pixel Watch 2
Runs Wear OS 4.0
OnePlus Watch 2R
Runs Wear OS 4; RTOS

Battery capacity

Google Pixel Watch 2
306 mAh battery capacity
OnePlus Watch 2R
500 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 2
31 g
OnePlus Watch 2R
59 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 2

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs 59 g).
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • eSIM on LTE model.
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.

OnePlus Watch 2R

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 100 hours (vs 24 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 500 mAh (vs 306 mAh).
  • Larger 1.43-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (vs 2.4 GHz only).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per charge500 mAh battery
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 320 ppi1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processor processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
SoftwareWear OS 4.0Wear OS 4
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Battery capacity306 mAh battery500 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Display1.2-inch AMOLED with DCI-P3 colour, 320 ppi1.43-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution450 × 450 pixels466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protectionCustom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 52D glass
Display featuresUp to 1,000 nits; Always-On Display1000 nits (HBM)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Network / cellular4G LTE and UMTS on LTE modelNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIM on LTE modelNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSDual-frequency L1 + L5; GPS; BeiDou; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
BrandGoogleOnePlus
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Announced4 October 20232024, July 16
Dimensions41 × 41 × 12.3 mm47.6 × 46.6 × 12.1 mm; 13.65 mm including PPG sensor
Weight31 g without bandApproximately 37 g without strap; 59 g with strap
Build materials100% recycled aluminium housingAluminum-alloy case; plastic back
Wrist sizeSmall band: 130–175 mm; large band: 165–210 mm140–210 mm
Strap / bandFluoroelastomer Active Band with soft-touch coating; small and large sizes includedSilicone; stainless-steel buckle
Controls / buttonsHaptic crown; side button; touchscreen; premium hapticsTwo side buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 with Cortex-M33 co-processorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; BES2700BP MCU
CPUCortex-M33 co-processorQuad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM2 GB SDRAM2 GB
Storage32 GB eMMC flash32 GB
Operating systemWear OS 4.0Wear OS 4; RTOS
GPU—Adreno 702

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
SpeakerBuilt-in speakerSupported
MicrophoneBuilt-in microphoneSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports cellular callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; multipurpose electrical sensors; multi-path optical heart-rate sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; optical blood-oxygen sensor; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; barometer
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart-rate tracking; SpO₂ monitoring; ECG app compatibility; cEDA body-response tracking; skin-temperature sensing; Fitbit health and activity insightsHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂ spot checks and all-day monitoring; stress; breathing exercises
Sleep trackingSleep stages and Sleep Score through FitbitDeep, light and REM sleep; awake time; sleep score; breathing rate; SpO₂; snoring-risk assessment
Sports / workout modesFitbit activity and workout tracking100+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresGPS workout tracking; Fitbit exercise metrics and Active Zone MinutesAerobic training effect; cardiorespiratory capacity; recovery time; heart-rate recovery; running form; track running
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; Safety Check; Emergency Sharing and Medical ID features—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Battery capacity306 mAh typical, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion500 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with Always-On DisplayUp to 100 hours smart mode; 48 hours heavy use; 12 days power saver
ChargingUSB-C fast-charging cable; 0–50% in about 30 min, 0–80% in about 43 min, 0–100% in about 75 minCharging base with USB-C cable
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM; IP68
Durability / certifications5 ATM water resistance; Corning Gorilla Glass 5IP68-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Phone compatibilityMost phones running Android 9.0 or newer; Google Account requiredAndroid 8.0 or later; GMS 23.45.23 or later
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch app; Fitbit app for health and fitnessOHealth
ColorsPolished Silver aluminium / Bay; Matte Black aluminium / Obsidian; Champagne Gold aluminium / Hazel; Polished Silver aluminium / PorcelainForest Green; Gunmetal Gray

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 2OnePlus Watch 2R
Case material—Aluminum alloy
Pixels per inch—326 ppi
Peak brightness—600 nits default maximum; 1,000 nits high-brightness mode
Charging time—60 minutes to 100%; 10 minutes for 24 hours of use
Packing list—Watch; charging base; strap; USB-C cable; safety guide; quick start guide
Smart recognition—Running; walking; cycling; swimming; rowing machine; elliptical
Third-party fitness apps—Wear OS apps; Google apps; Google Health Connect; Strava
Release status—Available. Released 2024, July 16
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
RTOS storage—4 GB eMMC

Similarities

  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the OnePlus Watch 2R if you want longer battery life and a larger 1.43-inch screen, or the Google Pixel Watch 2 if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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