Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
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, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth - 15.8 mm
Weight - 86 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Silver
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Black
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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