Pebble Time Round vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 38.5 mm 40 mm
Depth 7.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 28 g 43 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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, solar charging, 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 2S Solar
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold Neo tropic
BAND Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Mesh strap Band
Band Width 14 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 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 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 15 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Round Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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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