Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | - |
Width | - | 40 mm |
Height | - | 40 mm |
Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
Weight | - | 43 g |
Body Details | Wrist strap: 22 mm | - |
Body Material | Polycarbonate | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Black | Red | White | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | - | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CELLULAR | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | E Ink - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 144 x 168 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.25" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Pixel Density | 180 ppi | - |
Colour Depth | 6-bit (64 colours) | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | - | Push buttons |
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CASE | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | - | Neo tropic |
BAND | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
STORAGE | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Pebble Time | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |