Pebble Time vs. Garmin vívoactive 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin vívoactive 3. 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 vívoactive 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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 - 43.4 mm
Height - 43.4 mm
Depth - 11.7 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Red | White -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
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"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
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 vívoactive 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details - Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal
BAND Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
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 - Black | White
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3
Included Accessories USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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