Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
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 45 mm
Height 38.5 mm 45 mm
Depth 7.5 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 28 g 52 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Battery indicator, call alerts, voice control Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
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 Instinct 2
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 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 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 38 mm 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Mesh strap Band
Band Width 14 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 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 -
STORAGE Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 15 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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