Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 14.2 mm
Weight - 60 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Silver
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Black
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 240 hours 59 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 -
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