Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm Case only: 32 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 Series 8 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type E Ink - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 352 x 430 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 8 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Red Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 8 (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 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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