Pebble Time vs. Garmin Forerunner 235

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin Forerunner 235. 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 Forerunner 235 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later -
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 11.7 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Red | White Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 -
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 215 x 180 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.23"
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 Garmin Forerunner 235
Case Shape - Round
BAND Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Band Type - Strap
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Grey
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 235
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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