In depth comparison and review of Pebble 2 + Heart Rate and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | - | 53 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 Solar |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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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, solar charging, 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 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | E Ink - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | - | Push buttons |
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CASE | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Black | Black/flame | Mist grey | Graphite |
BAND | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pebble 2 + Heart Rate | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Silent alarm | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |