Pebble 2 + Heart Rate vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble 2 + Heart Rate and Garmin Instinct 2. 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. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth 9.8 mm 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Material Polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White | Charcoal/flame | Charcoal/lime | White aqua -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts, app alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Type E Ink - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black | Black/flame Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
STORAGE Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble 2 + Heart Rate Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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