Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 56 g -
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Matte black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type E Ink - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
STORAGE Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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