Fitbit Surge vs. Pebble Time Steel

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Pebble Time Steel. 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

Fitbit Surge vs. Pebble Time Steel Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 34 mm -
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Body Details - Wrist strap: 22 mm
Body Material - Marine grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine Black | Gold
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed -
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, camera remote control
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Missed calls, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Type LCD - monochrome E Ink - colour
Resolution - 144 x 168 pixels
Screen Size - 1.25"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Pixel Density - 180 ppi
Colour Depth - 6-bit (64 colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Case Details - Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black
BAND Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Band Type - Strap
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour - Red
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 240 hours
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Pebble Time Steel
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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