Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Forerunner 55

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin Forerunner 55. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
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
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.6 mm
Weight - 37 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold Monterra grey
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.04"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Black | White | Aqua green
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Band Type Strap Band
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Black | White | Aqua green
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 240 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin Forerunner 55
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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