Garmin vívoactive vs. Pebble Time

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Pebble Time. 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

Garmin vívoactive vs. Pebble Time Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style -
Audio Input - Microphone
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
Wrist strap: 22 mm
Body Material - Polycarbonate
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White Black | Red | White
Clock Display Yes -
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Sensors Accelerometer Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace -
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Stainless steel bezel with PVD coating
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Type LCD - colour E Ink - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 144 x 168 pixels
Screen Size - 1.25"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 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 Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Band Type Band -
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Colour Black -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 504 hours 168 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle USB charging cable, silicone wrist strap
Preloaded Software Alarm -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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