Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 4
Critics score the Apple Watch Series 11 88 and the Google Pixel Watch 4 86 out of 100, from 10 and 8 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher, 1 scored the Google Pixel Watch 4 higher and 3 gave both the same score.
Image: AppleApple Watch Series 11
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.
All 10 reviews of the Apple Watch Series 11 →
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Image: GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 4
Praised for: performance (5 of 8), design (4 of 8), battery life (3 of 8)
Criticised for: battery life (2 of 8), software (2 of 8)
The catch: Some features need a paid Fitbit Premium plan, and battery is middling.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple Watch Series 11 | Google Pixel Watch 4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRED | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 89est. | +1 |
| NBC Select | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| Wareable | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| TechRadar | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple Watch Series 11 minus the Google Pixel Watch 4. 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 4?
Critics rate the Apple Watch Series 11 higher: 88 against 86. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple Watch Series 11 higher, 1 scored the Google Pixel Watch 4 higher and 3 gave both the same score.
Do critics agree about the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Google Pixel Watch 4?
The Apple Watch Series 11: broad agreement, scores from 77 to 95. The Google Pixel Watch 4: critics agree, scores from 79 to 90.