Pebble vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width - 42.3 mm
Height - 42.3 mm
Depth - 12.2 mm
Weight - 38.5 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Jet black | Cherry Red | Arctic white Black
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Two-colour (monochrome) Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.2"
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
CASE Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Merlot
CPU Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M3 -
Clock Speed 80 MHz -
BATTERY Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
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