Pebble Time vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS). 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 vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 33.3 mm
Height - 38.6 mm
Depth - 11.4 mm
Weight - 26.7 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Red | White -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type E Ink - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" -
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Composite back
Case Details - Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Band Type - Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey
STORAGE Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
CPU Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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