Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin vívoactive HR

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin vívoactive HR. 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 vívoactive HR Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
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 30.2 mm
Height 46 mm 57 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 56 g 48.2 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 HR
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard
Notifications Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Type E Ink - monochrome Colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 205 x 148 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Black
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - XL
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 162-225 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal -
Band Colour - Black
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium
Battery Life 168 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive HR
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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