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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • Screen size: 1.25 inch
  • Battery life: 7 day/s
  • Display type: E-Ink

Pebble Time review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best Smartwatches on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

2.2

Health

21.0%

7.2

Fitness

16.0%

6.6

Battery

14.0%

5.9

Smart features

12.0%

3.0

Connectivity

9.0%

6.7

Display & Design

4.0%

4.2

Hardware

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Best prices

      N/A~ £110

    Best rankings

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    Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Pebble Time

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    ?

    Health

    21.0%

    ?

    Fitness

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery

    14.0%

    ?

    Smart features

    12.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    ?

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    ?

    Hardware

    5.0
    Pebble Time has a technical score of 5.03 points, which is lower than 86.2% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
    When it matters: When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
    1.0
    Pebble Time has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.9% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    5.0

    Overall score

    40.0%

    9.9

    Price

    6.5
    Pebble Time has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 84.4% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Pebble
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Pebble Time does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Pebble Time does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Pebble Time does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Pebble Time does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Pebble Time does not include a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Gyroscope listed as 6-axis motion sensor.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Pebble Time does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    7 day/s
    Pebble Time offers a battery life of 7 day/s which is longer than that of 38.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 17.1% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

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    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    N/A
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    140 mAh
    Pebble Time has a battery capacity of 140 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.3% of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Pebble OS
    Pebble Time runs Pebble OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 52.6% of smartwatches and the same as that in 0.9% of smartwatches.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

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    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Pebble Time does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    0
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Pebble Time does not support GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Pebble Time does not support Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    No built-in GPS; uses connected phone GPS.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Pebble Time includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.25 inch
    Pebble Time has a screen size of 1.25 inch which is smaller than the screens of 84.4% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    E-Ink
    Pebble Time uses a E-Ink display type which is less advanced than that of 98.2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 1.8% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    144 x 168
    Pebble Time has a display resolution of 144 x 168 which is lower than that of 94.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    177 ppi
    Pebble Time has a pixel density of 177 ppi which is lower than that of 96.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    0.1 GHz
    Pebble Time uses a CPU configuration of 0.1 GHz which is slower than that in 87.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 2.4% of smartwatches.
    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

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    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    256 GB
    Pebble Time has 256 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 99.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    0 GB
    Pebble Time uses 0 GB for internal storage which is smaller than that of 73.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.6% of smartwatches.
    No local user storage for apps/media
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Pebble Time does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Pebble Time vs the average smartwatch

    • 255 GB more RAM
      Pebble Time has more RAM than the average smartwatch (256 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
      What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
      When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=1 GB

      Pebble Time has more RAM than the average smartwatch (256 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.256 GB vs 1 GB
    • Supports third-party apps
      Pebble Time supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
      What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Pebble Time supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • Stronger display glass
      Pebble Time uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
      What it is: The glass material or protective cover used over the display.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Sapphire or Gorilla Glass

      Pebble Time uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
    • Has compass
      Pebble Time includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
      What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Pebble Time includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Has weight tracking
      Pebble Time supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
      Tracked through the companion app or smart-scale sync.
      What it is: Logging or syncing of body-weight records over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: LOW

      Pebble Time supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • 2.1 mm thinner watch body
      Pebble Time is thinner than the average smartwatch (9.5 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
      Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
      What it is: The depth of the watch body from front to back.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=10.9 mm

      Pebble Time is thinner than the average smartwatch (9.5 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.9.50 mm vs 11.60 mm
    • More advanced operating system
      Pebble Time runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Pebble OS vs Proprietary OS).
      What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: HIGH

      Pebble Time runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Pebble OS vs Proprietary OS).Pebble OS vs Proprietary OS
    • Has weight tracking
      Pebble Time supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • Has compass
      Pebble Time includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Stronger display glass
      Pebble Time uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    • 2.1 mm thinner watch body
      Pebble Time is thinner than the average smartwatch (9.5 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
    • Supports third-party apps
      Pebble Time supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • More advanced operating system
      Pebble Time runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Pebble OS vs Proprietary OS).
    • 255 GB more RAM
      Pebble Time has more RAM than the average smartwatch (256 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.

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    Health
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    Hardware
    • No blood oxygen
      Pebble Time does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
    • No stress monitoring
      Pebble Time does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No heart rate monitor
      Pebble Time does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    • No cycle tracking
      Pebble Time does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
    • No smart scales
      Pebble Time does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 56.8% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
    • No elevation tracking
      Pebble Time does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
    • No coaching
      Pebble Time does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No auto pause
      Pebble Time does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
    • 77 fewer exercise profiles
      Pebble Time supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (3 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    • 5,534 m lower max altitude
      Pebble Time supports a lower maximum altitude than the average smartwatch (3,000 m vs 8,534 m). The average smartwatch reaches 8,534 m.
    • 160 mAh smaller battery capacity
      Pebble Time has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (140 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • No GPS
      Pebble Time does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • Older Bluetooth version
      Pebble Time supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4 vs 5.0). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    • 149 ppi lower pixel density
      Pebble Time has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (177 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • Lower resolution
      Pebble Time has a display resolution of 144x 168, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • 0.15 inch smaller screen size
      Pebble Time has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.3 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    • 20 m lower waterproof depth
      Pebble Time has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
      3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    • No touch screen
      Pebble Time does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.8% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
    • No music playback
      Pebble Time does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
      Only remote phone music control; no on-watch playback/storage.
    • No call answering
      Pebble Time does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
      Call can be answered/managed, but conversation audio is on phone/headset.
    • No camera remote control
      Pebble Time does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.2% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
    • No passcode
      Pebble Time does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 68.5% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
    • No speaker
      Pebble Time does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • Slower CPU speed
      Pebble Time uses a CPU configuration of 0.1 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    • 4 GB less storage
      Pebble Time offers less internal storage than the average smartwatch (0 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
      No local user storage for apps/media
    • 6 year/s older release date
      Pebble Time is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,015 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      July 2,015
    • No GPS
      Pebble Time does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
      What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: HIGH

      Pebble Time does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • No blood oxygen
      Pebble Time does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
      What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Pebble Time does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No speaker
      Pebble Time does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Pebble Time does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No stress monitoring
      Pebble Time does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
      What it is: Stress estimates derived from heart rate, HRV, or similar body signals.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Pebble Time does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No elevation tracking
      Pebble Time does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
      What it is: Tracking of climbed, descended, or current elevation during activities.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Pebble Time does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
    • No music playback
      Pebble Time does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
      Only remote phone music control; no on-watch playback/storage.
      What it is: Playback of music or audio directly from the watch, with or without a phone nearby.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Pebble Time does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No heart rate monitor
      Pebble Time does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
      What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Pebble Time does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    • No coaching
      Pebble Time does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
      What it is: Guided training or wellness suggestions based on your data and habits.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: LOW

      Pebble Time does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Pebble Time?

    • Excellent battery life, often lasting 4-7 days on a single charge.
    • Always-on color e-paper display that is highly readable in direct sunlight.
    • Extremely comfortable and lightweight design with a slightly curved body.
    • Large ecosystem of community-developed apps and customizable watch faces.
    • Water-resistant up to 30-50 meters, making it suitable for showering and swimming.
    • Cross-platform compatibility, working with both Android and iOS devices.
    • Intuitive physical button-based navigation and 'Timeline' interface for managing schedules.

    What customers dislike about Pebble Time?

    • The 64-color e-paper display can appear dim, low-resolution, and washed out indoors or in low light.
    • Large bezels relative to the small screen size make the design feel somewhat dated or 'toy-like'.
    • Lacks advanced hardware features found in modern rivals, such as a touchscreen, heart rate monitor, or built-in GPS.
    • The polycarbonate (plastic) body and screen are prone to scratching relatively easily.
    • Voice-to-text functionality can be limited or inconsistent, especially for iOS users compared to Android.
    • Proprietary magnetic charging cable is necessary and can sometimes disconnect easily.

    Expert reviews

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    uk.pcmag.com
    07/12/2016
    Pebble Time Review: The third time's the charm for Pebble Would you like a summary of the pros and cons mentioned across these specific reviews to see...

    The Pebble Time is described by PCMag UK as a significant upgrade over the original, featuring a new, always-on 1.25-inch colour e-paper display that remains legible in direct sunlight. While the screen provides a retro, 64-colour experience, the addition of a microphone enables effective voice-to-text functionality for replies. The device boasts superior, multi-day battery life,...Read more

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    pcmag.com
    07/12/2016
    Pebble Time Review Would you like to see reviews specifically focusing on how the Pebble Time performs with a particular smartphone OS?

    The Pebble Time is highlighted as a significant, "Editors' Choice" evolutionary step for the brand, offering an always-on, sunlight-visible color e-paper display and a seven-day battery life. Key pros include a comfortable, lightweight design with a built-in microphone for voice-to-text replies. Cons noted include a muted color palette, lack of a touchscreen, and a somewhat dated...Read more

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    techadvisor.com
    30/03/2016
    Pebble Time smartwatch review - Tech Advisor

    The Tech Advisor review highlights the Pebble Time as an affordable, lightweight alternative to premium smartwatches, featuring a highly readable always-on color e-paper display and broad compatibility with both iOS and Android. Pros include a four-to-five-day battery life, effective notification management for apps like WhatsApp, and accurate voice-reply functionality. Conversely,...Read more

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    pocket-lint.com
    09/07/2015
    Pebble Time review: A smartwatch stepping stone

    The Pebble Time is described as a lightweight, waterproof "fun and friendly" smartwatch featuring an always-on 64-colour e-paper display and a market-leading seven-day battery life. Its pros include a comfortable design, a vast app ecosystem, and the intuitive, event-based Timeline interface. Pocket-lintConversely, the device suffers from a plasticky build quality, a dim backlight,...Read more

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    jmcomms.com
    18/06/2015
    Pebble Time Review: Keep it simple, just the way I like it

    The Pebble Time is characterized as a practical "tool" featuring an always-on e-paper display, solid four-to-five-day battery life, and a discreet design. Its Timeline interface simplifies notification management, while the built-in microphone allows for voice-dictated responses. Key pros include the convenient, comfortable design and robust functionality, although the screen can be...Read more

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    expertreviews.co.uk
    10/06/2015
    Pebble Time review: Crowdfunding king or commoner?

    The Pebble Time is a "no-fuss" smartwatch featuring an always-on color E-Paper display that offers excellent, sun-readable visibility at the cost of a lower resolution and 64-color limit. Its standout pros include a three-to-five-day battery life, comfortable, water-resistant, 22mm strap design, and high compatibility with both iOS and Android. However, the device is characterized...Read more

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    starkinsider.com
    07/06/2015
    What’s wrong with Pebble Time? Sadly, too much (Review) – Updated

    The Stark Insider review of the Pebble Time praises its transition to a color e-paper display and a user-friendly, three-button Timeline interface, ultimately raising its score to 3.5 out of 5 stars after initial technical issues were resolved. Key advantages include an impressive 3-4 day battery life, excellent direct sunlight visibility, and a vast library of customizable watch...Read more

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    theguardian.com
    04/06/2015
    Pebble Time review: better on Android than iPhone

    The Pebble Time is a highly functional, "understated" smartwatch that performs significantly better on Android than on iPhone, according to the review in The Guardian. Android integration allows for direct actions like replying or archiving, whereas iOS users are more limited by Apple’s ecosystem. Pros include exceptional battery life (over five days), excellent direct-sunlight...Read more

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    theguardian.com
    28/05/2015
    Pebble Time review: the simple but effective answer to Apple Watch

    In a 2015 review for The Guardian, the Pebble Time is described as a "Casio of smartwatches" that excels in simplicity with an always-on color e-paper display, lightweight design, and superior readability in direct sunlight. Key advantages include a five-to-seven-day battery life, 30m water resistance, and an effective four-button interface, offering a practical alternative to...Read more

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    wired.com
    27/05/2015
    Review: Pebble Time

    The Wired review characterizes the Pebble Time as a functional improvement over the original, noting its sleeker design and excellent battery life, yet ultimately falls short of being a "great" smartwatch due to utilitarian aesthetics. While featuring a highly visible, always-on color e-paper display and broad iOS/Android compatibility, the device is held back by a small screen,...Read more

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    theverge.com
    27/05/2015
    Pebble Time review: the company's best smartwatch yet

    The Verge review of the Pebble Time praises its "personality-driven" design, highlighting a seven-day battery life and the chronological Timeline interface as key advantages. While the color e-paper display offers superior, always-on visibility in direct sunlight, it is criticized for appearing dim and washed out indoors. The watch is described as comfortable and lightweight, though...Read more

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    spiegel.de
    25/06/2015
    Pebble Time Review: The Retro Smartwatch for Hipsters

    The Spiegel review characterizes the Pebble Time as a "retro smartwatch for hipsters," positioning it as a charming, low-tech alternative to devices like the Apple Watch. Key advantages include its immense popularity stemming from a successful Kickstarter campaign and a focus on simple, functional, and slightly "geeky" design. Technically, the smartwatch features an always-on...Read more

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    deathmetalmods.de
    11/08/2015
    Pebble Time Review: The only smartwatch that makes sense

    The DeathMetalMods review highlights the Pebble Time as a uniquely sensible smartwatch, prioritizing functionality with a 7-day battery life and an always-on color e-paper display. Its main strengths include superior visibility in direct sunlight and the intuitive Timeline interface, which is navigated via reliable physical buttons. While the device offers a customizable,...Read more

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    nextpit.de
    10/09/2015
    Pebble Time Review: The smartwatch that's a bit different

    The Pebble Time is characterized as a "simple but effective" smartwatch, highlighting its always-on color e-paper display that remains readable in direct sunlight. Pros include an exceptional five-to-seven-day battery life, 30-meter water resistance, and robust compatibility with both Android and iOS. Conversely, cons center on the low-resolution, dull display, a plastic build with...Read more

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    chip.de
    20/07/2015
    Pebble Time Smartwatch Review

    The Pebble Time is highlighted for its exceptional battery life, durable 30m water resistance, and a unique always-on color e-paper display that remains readable in direct sunlight. The device, which supports both Android and iOS, is noted for its lightweight, comfortable design and the intuitive "Timeline" interface that organizes information. Key downsides include a low-resolution...Read more

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    computerbase.de
    22/06/2015
    Pebble Time Review: Color Isn't Always Better

    The ComputerBase review characterizes the Pebble Time as a functional alternative to high-end smartwatches, featuring a 64-color e-paper display with exceptional outdoor readability and a four-to-seven-day battery life. Key advantages include its lightweight design, built-in microphone for voice replies, and the "Timeline" UI, though the display has low contrast and the design is...Read more

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    heise.de
    22/06/2015
    Colorful Pebble: Pebble Time Review

    The Heise review positions the Pebble Time as a functional "no-frills" alternative to high-end smartwatches, highlighting its always-on color e-paper display that offers excellent sunlight visibility. While praised for its durability, water resistance, and the intuitive "Timeline" interface navigated by four physical buttons, the device is criticized for a "plasticky" build and a...Read more

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    geeko.lesoir.be
    18/08/2015
    Pebble Time Review: The Phenomenal Smartwatch Switches to Color

    The Geeko Le Soir review highlights the Pebble Time as a successful evolution of the original, featuring a new, highly legible, and always-on colour e-paper display with an impressive 5-7 day battery life. While the "Timeline" interface offers a unique, functional user experience, the device has notable cons, including a dim screen in low-light, a cartoonish interface, and a...Read more

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    tf1info.fr
    06/08/2015
    TEST - Pebble Time: The smartwatch that gets everything right?

    The TF1 Info review characterizes the Pebble Time as a "UFO" in the smartwatch market, prioritizing a week-long battery life and constant, high-visibility color e-paper display over, rather than, high-tech features. Key advantages include its "Timeline" interface for intuitive navigation, broad iOS/Android compatibility, 30-meter water resistance, and a functional microphone for...Read more

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    frandroid.com
    07/07/2015
    Pebble Time Review: The Minimalist and Charming Smartwatch

    Frandroid describes the Pebble Time as a lightweight, comfortable, and minimalist smartwatch, featuring a durable design with a 22mm strap. Its standout features include a highly visible, always-on color e-paper display and a battery life lasting 5 to 7 days, along with 30-meter water resistance. The review highlights the "Timeline" interface as an intuitive way to manage...Read more

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    lesnumeriques.com
    16/07/2015
    Pebble Time Review: Time for a Change

    The Pebble Time features a 64-colour always-on e-paper display and a comfortable design with a stainless steel bezel. It introduces the "Timeline" interface for navigating notifications via physical buttons, with key pros including 4-7 day battery life, excellent sunlight visibility, and cross-platform compatibility. Performance is highlighted by its water resistance up to 30 meters...Read more

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    lefigaro.fr
    09/07/2015
    Pebble Time Review: "Formidable Efficiency"

    The Pebble Time is highlighted as a practical, "no-frills" alternative to luxury competitors, featuring an always-on color e-paper display that remains visible in sunlight and delivers a 7-day battery life [Le Figaro]. The device features a lightweight, slightly retro design and a timeline interface, offering pros such as cross-platform compatibility (iOS/Android), extensive app...Read more

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    01net.com
    01/01/2015
    Pebble Time vs. Garmin Epix (Gen 2) Comparison - 01net.com

    The 01net comparison contrasts the 2015 Pebble Time, a simple, lightweight smartwatch with an always-on color e-paper display and 7-day battery, against the 2022 Garmin Epix Gen 2. While the Pebble offers a comfortable, retro design, its limitations include a low-resolution screen, lack of modern health sensors, and defunct support. Conversely, the Garmin Epix Gen 2 boasts a...Read more

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    infobidouille.com
    12/08/2015
    Review: Pebble Time, the long-lasting smartwatch

    The Pebble Time is presented as a functional, "no-fuss" smartwatch focusing on utility, featuring an always-on color e-paper display that is highly legible in direct sunlight. Its power-efficient OS offers a 5 to 7-day battery life, significantly outperforming competitors. Key advantages include broad iOS/Android compatibility, a robust app ecosystem, water resistance, and the...Read more

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    pabloyglesias.com
    04/08/2016
    Review: A month with the Pebble Time in the era of WatchOS and Android Wear

    Pablo Yglesias’ review of the Pebble Time highlights the device as a crowd-funded, "Game Boy Color" style evolution focusing on functional utility over luxury, specifically praising its week-long battery life and excellent daylight visibility. While the Timeline interface offers efficient notification management, the review notes a significant drawback in the screen’s poor low-light...Read more

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    xataka.com
    15/06/2016
    Pebble Time Review: Battery Life as a Flagship Feature with an Always-On Display

    The Xataka review highlights the Pebble Time as a functional, durable smartwatch prioritizing 5-7 day battery life and an always-on color e-paper display over high-end aesthetics. While praised for its lightweight, comfortable, and water-resistant design, the device is criticized for its toy-like appearance, large bezels, and a dim backlight. The new Timeline interface is noted as a...Read more

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    es.gizmodo.com
    27/05/2015
    Pebble Time Review: Why smartwatches aren't for everyone

    The Pebble Time is reviewed as a device that prioritizes simplicity and utility, focusing on being a functional watch rather than a complex "wrist-computer". Key pros include a seven-day battery life, an always-on color e-paper display with excellent sunlight readability, and a lightweight, comfortable design. The new Timeline interface organizes information chronologically,...Read more

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    tomshw.it
    12/08/2015
    Battery Life and Conclusions

    The Tom’s Hardware review presents the Pebble Time as a practical, notification-focused wearable that prioritizes essential functionality and longevity over the complex, "wrist-computer" approach of competitors. Key advantages include an exceptional battery life of up to seven days and a color e-paper display that offers excellent, always-on visibility in direct sunlight. However,...Read more

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    rbnet.it
    09/04/2017
    It's time: Pebble Time mini-review - rbnet.it

    The RBNet review of the Pebble Time highlights the smartwatch as a "charming underdog" with a focus on its user-friendly, chronological Timeline interface. Key advantages include its excellent, always-on e-paper colour display, which remains visible in direct sunlight, and a remarkable 7-day battery life. The device also offers broad compatibility with both iOS and Android and a...Read more

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    portablegear.nl
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    Pebble Time review - PortableGear.nl

    The Pebble Time is a significant upgrade from the original model, featuring a new color e-paper display, a microphone for voice replies, and a "Timeline" interface that prioritizes notifications. While it offers a comfortable, lightweight design with impressive, multi-day battery life, it lacks the premium materials, touchscreen interface, and advanced sensors (like heart rate...Read more

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    gadgetgear.nl
    14/12/2015
    Pebble Time Steel Review (Smartwatch)

    The December 2015 review from GadgetGear.nl praises the Pebble Time Steel as a premium, durable upgrade over the plastic model, featuring a marine-grade stainless steel body and added microphone functionality. Its primary advantages include exceptional 10-day battery life and an always-on color e-paper display that offers superior sunlight visibility. However, the review notes...Read more

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    iculture.nl
    29/11/2015
    Pebble Time Steel review: smartwatch alternative to the Apple Watch?

    The iCulture review characterizes the Pebble Time Steel as a premium, durable alternative to the standard model, highlighting its marine-grade stainless steel construction and improved,, clicky buttons. Key features include an always-on, 64-color e-paper display that is highly legible in sunlight, along with substantial 10-day battery life and 30-meter water resistance. While...Read more

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