As a fitness editor, it’s my job to test some of the best fitness trackers and running watches on the market. After unboxing the new Google Pixel Watch 2, a smartwatch with Fitbit built-in, I decided to head out for a 25-minute run with it and the Apple Watch Series 9 to compare the data on the two devices.
Before I get started, it’s worth noting no fitness tracker will ever be 100% accurate. I am 5 foot 2 and have a short stride, so often find watches vary slightly in the distance when tracking my outdoor runs and walks. Before heading out, I plotted my route on Strava’s route builder and found it came to 2.3 miles or 3.7 kilometers.
