Here’s what it will cost to build a Google Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch has been announced by the Google brand and it costs about $349 in the US but just how much does it cost to build a Google Pixel Watch?
Build a Google Pixel Watch- in-depth analysis of the cost
Today, Counterpoint Research released fresh research on the subject. According to the in-depth study, the Pixel Watch’s total Bill of Materials (BOM) is $123. In other words, all the materials required to build a Google Pixel watch costs $123.
Keep in mind that this figure excludes R&D and marketing expenses. Due to the provision of the chipset, LTE transceiver for the LTE-capable model, and “other coupled components,” Samsung is the biggest financial benefactor, collecting roughly 20% of the BOM cost for itself. There’s also an NXP coprocessor and Kingston RAM in there. The cost of the two CPUs and memory together accounts for almost 27% of the BOM.
BOE, which sells Google the unique 1.2-inch OLED panel, is the second greatest supply-side beneficiary. This represents 14% of the BOM. Broadcom provides the GPS chip, as well as the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combination chip, while STMicroelectronics provides the component required to enable eSIM and Google Pay.
STMicroelectronics also supplied the six-axis inertial sensor and digital compass, while Texas Instruments supplied the heart rate monitoring device. Well, the cost to build a Google Pixel Watch seems fair enough. I mean, we’ve got some interesting features – although with some turn-offs – regardless, it’s a good smartwatch overall.