Pebble Time Steel vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Apple Watch Series 9 (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 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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 9 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (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 9 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Red Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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