As the final hours of Black Friday sales tick away, two of Google's most popular wearable devices are seeing significant price cuts on Amazon, offering UK fitness tech buyers a compelling last-minute choice. The Fitbit Charge 6 fitness band is now £88, a saving of £51.99, while the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch has been slashed by £150 to just £199. Both represent their lowest-ever prices.
Device Design and Core Differences
The most immediate distinction between the two gadgets is their form factor. Launched in 2023, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a slim fitness band with a compact 1.04-inch display. Its discreet design makes it less intrusive on the wrist, comfortable for 24/7 wear, and easy to sleep in. Crucially, it boasts a battery life of around seven days.
In contrast, the 2024 Pixel Watch 3 features a traditional round watch face with a larger, more interactive 1.4-inch screen. This allows for richer information display and easier control, but the device is more noticeable and its battery typically lasts only about 24 hours. As journalist Chris Hall noted, the Charge 6 can be worn on the opposite wrist to a traditional watch, whereas the Pixel Watch 3 is designed to replace it entirely.
Health and Fitness Tracking Capabilities
Both devices share a strong foundation in health monitoring, leveraging Google's integration of Fitbit technology since its 2021 acquisition. Each is equipped with GPS, optical heart rate sensors, skin temperature tracking, and SpO2 (blood oxygen) monitoring. They provide detailed sleep analysis, heart rate variability data, and irregular heart rhythm notifications, with the Pixel Watch 3 adding AFib detection.
Where they diverge is in advanced features. The Pixel Watch 3 pulls ahead with a comprehensive suite of emergency functions including fall detection, emergency sharing, and loss of pulse alerts. For serious runners, it also offers more sophisticated training metrics like heart zone pacing, cardio load data, and advanced running guidance.
Smartwatch Functions and Final Verdict
The Pixel Watch 3's smart capabilities are vastly more extensive. Beyond basic smartphone notifications and Google Wallet payments—which both offer—the Pixel Watch provides full access to the Google Play store, the Gemini voice assistant, Google Maps, and controls for YouTube Music, Google TV, and Nest cameras. It can even act as a remote for a Pixel phone's camera.
The Fitbit Charge 6, at £88, is the clear choice for those prioritising affordability, minimalism, and week-long battery life for consistent health and sleep tracking. The Pixel Watch 3, at £199, is a full-featured smartwatch ideal for users who want a powerful wrist-based computer, advanced fitness coaching, and integrated emergency safety features.
These standout deals on Amazon are among the final opportunities to grab these devices at record-low prices as the Black Friday sales period concludes.
