Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin vívoactive 3 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 vívoactive 3 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
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 43.4 mm
Height 46 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 56 g 43 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 vívoactive 3 Music
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music
Notifications Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type E Ink - monochrome Colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Black
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material Metal Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Blue
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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