Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin Swim 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 Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 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 - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.4 mm
Weight - 36 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 Swim 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
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 -
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Slate
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Strap Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Red Slate
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 240 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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