Highlights

• Pixel Watch 4 debuts with slimmer bezels, a 3,000-nit always-on display, Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip, and advanced health features.
• Pixel Buds 2a, priced at ₹12,999, feature 11mm drivers, Tensor A1 chip, adaptive ANC, and up to 27 hours of playback.
• Pixel Buds Pro 2 receive a September Feature Drop adding Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and gesture controls, plus a new Moonstone colour option.

At the Made by Google event, the company introduced the new Pixel Watch 4 and the Pixel Buds 2a alongside the Pixel 10 series smartphones. Here’s a quick look at both.

Pixel Watch 4 – Price and Availability

In India, the Pixel Watch 4 is priced at Rs. 39,900 for the 41mm Wi-Fi variant, while the 45mm version costs Rs. 43,900. In the US and other global markets, LTE models are also available, priced at $449 (around Rs. 39,000) for the 41mm and $499 (around Rs. 43,400) for the 45mm.

Colour options for the 41mm include Iris, Lemongrass, Porcelain, and Obsidian, while the 45mm comes in Moonstone, Porcelain, and Obsidian.

Pixel Watch 4 – Key Features

The Pixel Watch 4 retains the familiar curved display design but now has 16 per cent slimmer bezels compared to the Pixel Watch 3. It also gets a brighter Actua 360 always-on display with peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits.

Powering the smartwatch is the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chipset, replacing the Gen 1 used in previous models. It supports smart replies, personalised help, and quick access to the Gemini voice assistant, which can be triggered by raising the wrist. The watch runs on Material 3 Expressive UI.

Google has added more than 40 exercise modes, real-time stats, custom run plans, and guided coaching. Health features include ECG, SpO2, HRV, breathing rate monitoring, Loss of Pulse detection that can alert emergency contacts and services, and Fall Detection.

The 41mm Pixel Watch 4 delivers up to 30 hours of battery life, while the 45mm variant offers up to 45 hours. The redesigned dock now charges 25 per cent faster, with Google claiming the watch can go from 0 to 50 per cent in just 15 minutes.

Pixel Buds 2a – Pricing and Availability

Launched alongside the smartwatch, the Pixel Buds 2a are also launched at Rs. 12,999. They will be sold through Flipkart in Hazel and Iris colour options.

Pixel Buds 2a – Key Features

They feature 11mm dynamic drivers powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip, adaptive ANC with Transparency Mode, and Silent Seal 1.5 for a better in-ear seal and reduced ear pressure.

The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.4, dual microphones, wind-blocking mesh covers, and an IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection. Controls are handled through capacitive touch, and the magnetic charging case comes with USB Type-C and a hall sensor.

The earbuds offer up to 27 hours of playback with the case when ANC is off and up to 20 hours with ANC on. A single charge provides seven hours of listening with ANC and up to 10 hours without it. Each earbud is IP54-rated for dust and splash resistance, while the case is IPX4-rated. The earbuds weigh 4.7 grams each, and the total weight with the case is 47.6 grams.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 Update

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, launched last year for $229, are getting a major Feature Drop update in September. This includes Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and new gesture controls for managing calls. The earbuds will also be available in a new Moonstone colour, in addition to Hazel, Peony, Porcelain, and Wintergreen.

 FAQs

Q1. What are the key features of the Pixel Watch 4?

Answer. The Pixel Watch 4 features a brighter 3,000-nit always-on Actua 360 display, slimmer bezels, and is powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip. It supports over 40 exercise modes, ECG, SpO2, HRV, Fall Detection, and Gemini voice assistant activation by wrist gesture.

Q2. How much does the Pixel Watch 4 cost in India and globally?

Answer. In India, the 41mm Wi-Fi variant costs ₹39,900, while the 45mm version is ₹43,900. Globally, LTE models are priced at $449 (41mm) and $499 (45mm).

Q3. What is the battery life and charging speed of the Pixel Watch 4?

Answer. The 41mm model offers up to 30 hours of battery life, and the 45mm variant up to 45 hours. The redesigned charging dock delivers 0–50% charge in just 15 minutes.

Q4. What are the standout features of the Pixel Buds 2a?

Answer. Pixel Buds 2a include 11mm dynamic drivers, Google Tensor A1 chip, adaptive ANC, Silent Seal 1.5, Bluetooth 5.4, and IP54-rated earbuds. They offer up to 27 hours of playback with the case (ANC off) and 20 hours with ANC on.

Q5. What’s new in the Pixel Buds Pro 2 September update?

Answer. The update adds Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and new gesture controls for calls. A new Moonstone colour joins Hazel, Peony, Porcelain, and Wintergreen.

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