Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin MARQ Adventurer. 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 MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
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 - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 46 mm
Height - 46 mm
Depth - 14.2 mm
Weight - 95 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
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 MARQ Adventurer
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
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) Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone rubber
Band Colour Red -
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 240 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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