Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
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 - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
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 Instinct 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red -
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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