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.
GENERAL | Pebble | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Messaging Services | SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Pebble | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Pebble | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Two-colour (monochrome) | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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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 |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Pebble | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Details | - | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
BAND | Pebble | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | - | Strap |
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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 |
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Manufacturer | ARM | - |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M3 | - |
Clock Speed | 80 MHz | - |
BATTERY | Pebble | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 |