Pebble Time vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin Forerunner 245. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
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, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42.3 mm
Height - 42.3 mm
Depth - 12.2 mm
Weight - 38.5 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Red | White Black
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.2"
Pixel Density 180 ppi -
Colour Depth 6-bit (64 colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
CASE Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Merlot
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
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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