Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245
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) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold Black
BAND Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Mesh strap Band
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
Battery Life 48 hours -
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
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
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