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The Pixel Watch is finally here, and it certainly goes for a premium experience with a price tag to match. But one area that isn’t obscenely expensive is charging, with the Pixel Watch charger coming in at a relatively reasonable $30.
Available for pre-order now, an additional Pixel Watch charger will cost $29.99. The USB-C charger fills the wearable’s battery wirelessly using a somewhat proprietary method.
Like other wearables that charge wirelessly, Google’s smartwatch can’t use any Qi chargers. Smartwatches from Apple and Samsung run into the same problem, requiring a special charging puck or stand to refill the battery.
How does Google’s price on a spare charger compare?
Apple actually charges the same price for its USB-C Apple Watch charger, which is $29.99 . Runs at the Apple Store. Samsung, however, charges $39.99 for an additional Galaxy Watch 5 charger. Most likely, third-party charging options will eventually outweigh the cost of an extra, but it’s good that Google isn’t charging exorbitantly here.
Update 10/8: Since we published this post, and there aren’t even three full days into Pixel Watch pre-orders, the Pixel Watch charger is already sold out from the Google Store. The company isn’t offering new orders with late shipping either. Luckily, the Pixel Watch Charger also comes with . Available from Best Buy and the Fitbit store where the Pixel Watch is also on sale.
People will be very worried about battery life.
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