Pebble Time Round vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Pebble Time Round and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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 Time Round vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 38.5 mm -
Height 38.5 mm -
Depth 7.5 mm -
Weight 28 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Marine grade stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, time, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Battery indicator, call alerts, voice control Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type E Ink - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 38 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver | Black | Rose gold Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Mesh strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 14 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Red | Nero black | Stone | White | Nubuck brown | Brown | Black | Silver | Flame red | Rose gold Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 15 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Time Round Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards IPX7 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
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