Pebble vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 vs. Garmin Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, cycling
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width - 35.5 mm
Height - 40.7 mm
Depth - 13.4 mm
Weight - 37.3 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Jet black | Cherry Red | Arctic white -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Two-colour (monochrome) Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass -
CASE Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Details - Black
BAND Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type - Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-200 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
CPU Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M3 -
Clock Speed 80 MHz -
BATTERY Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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