Pebble Time vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Polycarbonate Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Red | White -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data - Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type E Ink - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.3"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details - Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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