Pebble vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
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 - 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 42 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 2S
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, 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 2S
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Two-colour (monochrome) Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Type - Push buttons
CASE Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Deep orchid
BAND Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
CPU Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M3 -
Clock Speed 80 MHz -
BATTERY Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Garmin Instinct 2S
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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