Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Steel vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type E Ink - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material Leather Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Red Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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