Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin vívoactive HR

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Garmin vívoactive HR. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time Steel vs. Garmin vívoactive HR Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
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
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 30.2 mm
Height - 57 mm
Depth - 11.4 mm
Weight - 48.2 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 vívoactive HR
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Type E Ink - colour Colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 205 x 148 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.7 mm x 28.6 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 -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Black
BAND Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Band Type Strap Band
Band Size - XL
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 162-225 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather -
Band Colour Red Black
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium
Battery Life 240 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Garmin vívoactive HR
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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