Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 40 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 56 g 43 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 2S Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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 Email 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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type E Ink - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Neo tropic
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
STORAGE Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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