Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 STEEL vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
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, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34 mm 42.3 mm
Height 46 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 56 g 38.5 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Matte black Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Type E Ink - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Black
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Merlot
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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