Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS). 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 Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 34 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 10.74 mm
Weight - 30.8 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type E Ink - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Red White | Black | Pink sand
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 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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