Pebble Time vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin vívoactive 3 Music. 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 vívoactive 3 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
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
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 Music
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, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music
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 Music
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type E Ink - colour Colour
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 Music
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Blue
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
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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