Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
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 - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth - 14.7 mm
Weight - 60 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.3"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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