Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin Approach S42. 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. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 43.4 mm
Height - 43.4 mm
Depth - 11.7 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.2"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Strap Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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