Pebble Time Steel vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time Steel and Google Pixel Watch 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. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm Case only: 31 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Gold -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data - Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Type E Ink - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels -
Screen Size 1.25" -
Pixel Density 180 ppi 320 ppi
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Strap Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Red Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 240 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Steel Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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