Pebble Time vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin Swim 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble Time vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
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 - Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 11.4 mm
Weight - 36 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Red | White -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.04"
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 Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Slate
BAND Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Band Type - Band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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