Pebble Time vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 -
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Time Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Neo tropic
BAND Pebble Time Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type - Band
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
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging/data cable
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 -
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