Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Garmin Forerunner 245 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 Time Round vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Battery indicator, call alerts, voice control Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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 Music
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold -
BAND Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Band Type Mesh strap Band
Band Width 14 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 Aqua
BATTERY Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
Battery Life 48 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Recharge Time 15 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Round Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
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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