Pebble Time vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin Venu. 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 Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin Venu
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
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 43.2 mm
Height - 43.2 mm
Depth - 12.4 mm
Weight - 46.3 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Red | White Black
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Type E Ink - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 390 x 390 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 -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Granite blue
BAND Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin Venu
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
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 1-year warranty
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