Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 3

Quick answer

Critics score the Apple Watch Series 11 88 and the Google Pixel Watch 3 86 out of 100, from 10 and 8 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple Watch Series 11 4 points ahead.

Apple Watch Series 11Image: Apple

Apple Watch Series 11

88
Highly rated
Average of 10 professional reviews
9 of 10 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 77–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: battery life (7 of 10), health tracking (6 of 10), display (5 of 10)

Criticised for: battery life (2 of 10), software (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)

The catch: It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.

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Google Pixel Watch 3

86
Highly rated
Average of 8 professional reviews
8 of 8 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 8 reviews landedRange 80–90

Praised for: battery life (5 of 8), display (4 of 8), health tracking (3 of 8)

Criticised for: battery life (2 of 8)

The catch: The domed glass scratches easily, and the small size has weaker battery.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletApple Watch Series 11Google Pixel Watch 3Difference
The Disconnekt9080+10
WIRED9080+10
Tom's Guide9590+5
Tech Advisor9090same
TechRadar8080same
Trusted Reviews9090same

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple Watch Series 11 minus the Google Pixel Watch 3. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Google Pixel Watch 3?

Critics rate the Apple Watch Series 11 higher: 88 against 86. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple Watch Series 11 4 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Google Pixel Watch 3?

The Apple Watch Series 11: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Google Pixel Watch 3: critics agree, scores from 80 to 90.