Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later | - |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | 38.5 mm | 42.3 mm |
Height | 38.5 mm | 42.3 mm |
Depth | 7.5 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 28 g | 38.5 g |
Body Material | Marine grade stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, activity, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Battery indicator, call alerts, voice control | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CELLULAR | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Type | E Ink - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1" | 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 | - |
CASE | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Silver | Black | Rose gold | Black |
BAND | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Band Type | Mesh strap | Band |
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Band Width | 14 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 127-204 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 | Grey | Merlot |
BATTERY | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Battery Life | 48 hours | - |
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Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
Recharge Time | 15 min | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pebble Time Round | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |