Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Garmin Instinct. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
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 - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 38.5 mm 45 mm
Height 38.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 7.5 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 28 g 53 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Battery indicator, call alerts, voice control Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications Calendar, SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Band Type Mesh strap Strap
Band Width 14 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 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 Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
BATTERY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 15 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards IPX7 MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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