Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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.
GENERAL | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later | - |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | - | 42.3 mm |
Height | - | 42.3 mm |
Depth | - | 12.2 mm |
Weight | - | 38.5 g |
Body Details | Wrist strap: 22 mm | - |
Body Material | Marine grade stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Black | Gold | Black |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | - | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CELLULAR | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Type | E Ink - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
CASE | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Case Details | Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black | Black |
BAND | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 127-204 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Red | Grey | Merlot |
BATTERY | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 240 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pebble Time Steel | Garmin Forerunner 245 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter | Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 30 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |