Pebble 2 SE vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble 2 SE and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble 2 SE vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 - 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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, 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
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble 2 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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)
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 SE Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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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