Pebble vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 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 2 Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Two-colour (monochrome) Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-230 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
CPU Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M3 -
Clock Speed 80 MHz -
BATTERY Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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