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Google Unveils Pixel Watch 5, Prices Start at $399

7/9/2026

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Google Unveils Watch5

Google will unveil the Pixel Watch 5 at a New York event on August 12, 2026.
Four U.S. models launch at $399, $499, $429 and $529, while European 41 mm prices are €419/€519 (£369/£469) and 45 mm models stay €449/€549 (£399/£499).
Pre-orders open on August 12, 2026 and sales commence on August 20, 2026.
The device runs Wear OS 7 and offers battery-life gains, Live Updates, Fitness Contextualization and Gemini Intelligence features.

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Google Prices Watch5

Google prices the Pixel Watch 5 at $399, rivaling the Apple Watch Series 11.
Industry watchers say Apple and Samsung will raise flagship prices as RAM-driven costs rise.
The Pixel Watch 5 reduces its finishes to three shared colors, dropping the 45 mm Champagne Gold and showing reports on the Pyrite hue.
Rumors attribute the $399 price jump to higher RAM needs and a Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, though Google has not confirmed hardware changes.

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Google Unveils Watch5

Google will unveil the Pixel Watch 5 at a New York event on August 12, 2026.
Four U.S. models launch at $399, $499, $429 and $529, while European 41 mm prices are €419/€519 (£369/£469) and 45 mm models stay €449/€549 (£399/£499).
Pre-orders open on August 12, 2026 and sales commence on August 20, 2026.
The device runs Wear OS 7 and offers battery-life gains, Live Updates, Fitness Contextualization and Gemini Intelligence features.

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