Pebble 2 SE vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble 2 SE 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 SE vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors - Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity 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
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble 2 SE 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
INPUT DEVICE Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble 2 SE 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 SE Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Voice Actions -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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