Pebble 2 + Heart Rate vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble 2 + Heart Rate and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble 2 + Heart Rate vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Pebble OS WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Depth 9.8 mm -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Polycarbonate Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours White | Charcoal/flame | Charcoal/lime | White aqua -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts, app alerts Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type E Ink - monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Black/flame Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Silent alarm Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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