Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm

The Pixel Watch has always been offered in a single 41mm size. That’s fine for people who like to wear a smaller watch, but for folks who prefer something a bit bigger, you’ve had to shop elsewhere. Fortunately, with the Pixel Watch 3, Google has added a second 45mm size that gives you a bigger screen and a more significant presence on the wrist.

Like most smartwatches, the two sizes share the same design, which is essentially identical to last year’s. That’s not a bad thing, mind you; the Pixel Watch is one of the best-looking Wear OS watches you can get, so it’s nice to see its design carried over for another year and still feel fresh. It uses 100% recycled aluminum for its construction, which helps it stay nice and light, and the glass curves all the way to the sides for a futuristic appearance.

Both watches come with really nice displays, and after two straight years of reviewers and customers complaining, Google has finally slimmed down the bezels. The screens stretch much closer to the edges of the watch than before, which gives you more room to glance at notifications, fitness data and more. The company says the bezels have shrunken by more than 16%.

The Actua displays on each model are also much brighter than the Pixel Watch 2, reaching 2,000 nits of peak brightness instead of 1,000. What’s more, the refresh rate can also slow down when you aren’t using the screen to preserve battery life, which is pretty cool.