Side by side comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 45 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 56 g | 53 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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Activity, sleep activity | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | E Ink - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 144 x 168 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.26" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Type | - | Push buttons |
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CASE | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Brushed stainless steel | Mist grey | Graphite |
BAND | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Metal | Silicone |
STORAGE | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pebble STEEL | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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Included Accessories | Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |