Pebble Time vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 12.7 mm
Weight - 40 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Red | White -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
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, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4S
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type E Ink - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.25" 1.1"
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 4S
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BATTERY Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 -
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