Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin Forerunner 235

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin Forerunner 235. 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 Forerunner 235 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34 mm 45 mm
Height 46 mm 45 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 56 g 42 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Matte black Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions
Notifications Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 -
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Type E Ink - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 215 x 180 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.23"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Brushed stainless steel -
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Band Type Band Strap
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
Band Colour - Grey
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 235
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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