Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin Forerunner 30. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 35.5 mm
Height - 40.7 mm
Depth - 13.4 mm
Weight - 37.3 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Black
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Strap Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Slate grey
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 240 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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