Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 245
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) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Black
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Strap Band
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
Technology Lithium polymer -
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
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