Google’s pixel 10 Accessories: Premium price, Limited Value, Experts Say
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Google’s recently released first-party accessories for teh Pixel 10, including the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Flex 67W Dual port Charger, are drawing scrutiny for their high cost and, in some cases, underwhelming performance compared to readily available third-party alternatives. While offering seamless integration within the Google ecosystem, a growing consensus among reviewers suggests consumers can find better value elsewhere.
The launch of the Pixel 10 accessories presented an prospect for Google to establish a premium, fully-integrated experience. However, the $60 Pixel Flex 67W Dual Port Charger, despite supporting USB PD and PPS standards and prioritizing power delivery to connected Pixel phones, faces criticism for throttling power to secondary devices. Similarly, while the pixel Watch 3 boasts improved health tracking and performance, its $349 price tag positions it against established competitors offering comparable features at lower costs. This raises the question: are Google’s first-party accessories truly worth the premium for Pixel users, or are third-party options a more sensible investment?
The Pixel Flex 67W Dual Port Charger features a unique algorithm designed to intelligently prioritize charging a connected Pixel phone over a second device. This ensures the Pixel receives the fastest possible power,but comes at the cost of significantly reduced charging speeds for other high-power devices like laptops. Reviewers note that while functional, the charger is a ”pricey accessory” given the abundance of stellar third-party options.
Alternatives like the Baseus PICOGO 67W charger are highlighted as offering superior value. Its smaller, lighter, includes a USB-A port for charging up to three devices simultaneously, and costs roughly one-third the price of Google’s official charger. The recommendation is that the official Pixel 10 charger is best suited only for those “absolutely all-in on the official Google ecosystem and need priority charging for your phone.”
The debate extends to other accessories. While the Pixel Watch 3 offers improvements over its predecessor, its $349 price point places it in direct competition with smartwatches from brands like Apple and Samsung, which offer similar functionality and features for less.
