Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin Forerunner 245 Music. 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 STEEL vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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 -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Brushed stainless steel -
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Band Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
Band Colour - Aqua
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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