Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin Forerunner 45

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin Forerunner 45. 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 45 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 56 g 36 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Matte black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Type E Ink - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.04"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Black
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Lava red
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin Forerunner 45
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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