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In summary:
- According to Tech Advisor, Google’s Pixel Watch 5 might see its first price hike since the original release.
- The starting price for the 41mm model without LTE is anticipated to be £369/$399, with the LTE version potentially increasing by as much as £70/$100.
- Four color choices are anticipated, including a new ‘Pyrite’ shade and the returning ‘Natural Silver’, ‘Dark Anthracite’, and ‘Warm Gold’ variants.
The Pixel Watch 5 could be the latest casualty in the ongoing price hikes, dubbed by some as ‘RAMaggedon’.
Just a day following leaks of significant Pixel 11 price increases, the French site Dealabs has revealed details about Google’s upcoming smartwatch, and it doesn’t paint a positive picture.
As predicted, all four versions of the Pixel Watch 5 are expected to cost more than their predecessors. The least expensive model (41mm, without LTE) will launch at £369/$399, an increase of £20/$50 over the comparable Pixel Watch 4 model.
This change marks the first price rise for the base model in the US, where the original Pixel Watch and its successors were all introduced at $349. In the UK, all models, except the £339 original, have started at £349.
Chris Martin / Foundry
Price increases vary across models. The 45mm non-LTE version remains the same in the UK but is $20 more in the US. The 45mm LTE model sees a rise of £50/$80. The highest increase is for the 41mm LTE model, which is £70/$100 more than before.
While these figures are yet to be confirmed, Dealabs has a solid history of accurate Pixel-related leaks, suggesting these estimates are reliable.
New Color Option
Pixel Watch 5 enthusiasts can look forward to a new color variant.
Dealabs and Dutch site Nieuwe Mobiel indicate the watch will come in four colors: ‘Natural Silver’, ‘Dark Anthracite’, ‘Warm Gold’, and ‘Pyrite’.
Chris Martin / Foundry
The first three colors are variations of existing Pixel Watch 4 options. However, the new ‘Pyrite’ color is a fresh addition, with Dealabs describing it as green, while Nieuwe Mobiel’s mockup gives it a tan appearance.
Launch is Imminent
Dealabs was slightly off with its prediction of an 11 August launch, as Google has now scheduled an event for 12 August. However, the suggested shipping date of 20 August might still hold true.
Although smartwatches haven’t been officially mentioned, it would be surprising if the Pixel Watch 5 is not unveiled alongside the Pixel 11 series.
The real question is whether these anticipated price increases will impact the Pixel Watch 5’s standing as a top smartwatch. We won’t have to wait long to find out.
