I tracked 3,000 steps on my Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring - this one was most accurate
The author tested the step-tracking accuracy of the Apple Watch Series 11, Google Pixel Watch 4, and Oura Ring by recording 3,000 steps during walking and running workouts in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Among the three devices, the Google Pixel Watch emerged as the most accurate in tracking steps. The test, while informal and not scientifically rigorous, offers real-world insights into the performance of popular health trackers.
- ▪The author conducted 3,000-step tests using the Apple Watch Series 11, Google Pixel Watch 4, and Oura Ring during walking and running sessions in Prospect Park.
- ▪The Google Pixel Watch was found to be the most accurate in tracking steps compared to the Apple Watch and Oura Ring.
- ▪Step data during workouts was easily accessible on the Oura Ring and Google Pixel Watch, but harder to find on the Apple Watch.
- ▪The test involved manually counting steps to 1,000 across three sessions while wearing all devices on the same arm.
- ▪The author acknowledges the test was not scientifically rigorous but provides practical, real-world comparisons of device performance.
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