Pebble vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble and Garmin Instinct. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Jet black | Cherry Red | Arctic white -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Pebble Garmin Instinct
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Pebble Garmin Instinct
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Garmin Instinct
Type Two-colour (monochrome) Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Garmin Instinct
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Pebble Garmin Instinct
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details - Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Pebble Garmin Instinct
Band Type - Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
CPU Pebble Garmin Instinct
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M3 -
Clock Speed 80 MHz -
BATTERY Pebble Garmin Instinct
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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