Garmin vívoactive vs. Pebble Time Steel

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Pebble Time Steel. 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

Garmin vívoactive vs. Pebble Time Steel Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
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 Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
Wrist strap: 22 mm
Body Material - Marine grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White Black | Gold
Clock Display Yes -
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
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 Music remote handling, camera remote control
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
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 Steel
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
Case Details Black Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black
BAND Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
Band Type Band Strap
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour Black Red
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 504 hours 240 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Pebble Time Steel
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 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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