# Pixel Watch 5 hands-on: A very good smartwatch shipping without half of what makes it new

A week in, and the full picture of the Pixel Watch 5 still isn't available to me. That's not me hedging. Google's custom workout builder, blood pressure trend reports and insulin resistance tracking aren't due until September, so a meaningful slice of what's supposed to be new about this watch simpl

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| Published | 22 August 2026 |

Source: https://egamers.io/pixel-watch-5-hands-on-a-very-good-smartwatch-shipping-without-half-of-what-makes-it-new/