Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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 Time Round vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 38.5 mm 42 mm
Height 38.5 mm 42 mm
Depth 7.5 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 28 g 65 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Battery indicator, call alerts, voice control Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size 38 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Mesh strap Band
Band Width 14 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red | Nero black | Stone | White | Nubuck brown | Brown | Black | Silver | Flame red | Rose gold White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 15 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Round Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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