Pebble Time

211 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 211 reviews of Pebble Time. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the size and price are generally positive. The software and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the touch screen and image quality get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pebble Time is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pebble Time

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Pebble Time from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the battery and usability are generally positive. The price and software also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the portability. There are some mixed opinions about the performance.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Pebble Time

The Pebble Time is the sequel to what was, it's fair to say, the world's first successful smartwatch. Pebble's original wearable broke records on Kickstarter and became a poster child for crowdfunding, but it was far from perfect. It felt cheap, looked...

Timeline works well ; Impressive battery life ; Always-on clock ; Waterproof to 30m

Feels cheap ; Dodgy buttons ; Limited iOS features ; Childish animations

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Lily Prasuethsut (techradar.com)

Pebble Time review

For those who want a simple, clean, slightly smart smartwatch

Color e-paper display ; Timeline is snappy ; Impressive battery life ; Comfy

Overall buggy UI ; Too much bezel ; Feels cheaply made ; Lacks impressive features

As a successor to the Pebble, the Pebble Time excels. As a smartwatch on its own, it feels like a digital watch with some extra tricks.

Jul, 2015

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Pebble Time review: Is this the ultimate Apple Watch alternative?

It's geeky, charming and has an impressive 5-day battery life

Excellent battery life ; Unashamedly geeky ; Comfortable

Looks outdated next to rivals ; Large bezel could bother some

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Pebble Time review: A smartwatch stepping stone

When Pebble announced its second-generation smartwatch it became the most successful Kickstarter project ever, smashing all records and reaping $1 million in just 30 minutes of the funding round starting. The Pebble Time is a highly versatile device...

Full colour e-paper screen (albeit 64 colours to play with), up to seven days battery life, lightweight design, simple in operation, waterproof to 30 metres, works with both iOS and Android

Cannot filter notifications – it’s all or nothing, microphone and voice functionality is underutilised, backlight is too dim, plasticky finish for the price

The Pebble Time is a highly versatile device that is the product of experience, one that gets the fundamental basics right. It's small and comfortable-to-wear footprint delivers unparalleled battery life, while a vast selection of watchfaces and...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Pebble Time review: The best smartwatch available for under £100

The Pebble Time is nearly a year old, and now that it's gone down in price its simplistic yet accomplished charm is easier to recommend.

The Pebble Time is a good smartwatch, made all the more attractive by its price. It is probably the least you can spend on a fully-fledged (there's some cheap tat out there) smartwatch, costing as it does the same as some high-end activity trackers. If...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Pebble Time Round review

A smartwatch... but for women?

Nice looking ; Lightweight ; Easy to use

Overwhelming bezel ; Two-day battery life ; Can’t really do anything without a phone

The Pebble Time Round is svelte enough and looks the part, but doesn’t do all that much

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Pebble Time Steel Review: In Depth

Pebble Time Steel Review: This all-new stainless steel version of the Pebble Time watch promises extended battery life. But is it better than the original?

More grown-up design ; Choice of bands ; Longer battery life

Thick bezels ; Same iffy notifications

The Pebble Time Steel is £50 more than the original Pebble Time (which costs just £179) and for that price you get a more grown-up design and even better battery life..

Aug, 2015

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Pebble Time review

Pebble blasts its way into the future with… a 64-colour screen

It’s way too easy to scratch, but great battery life and a simple UI make this a dream to live with.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Pebble Time Review: In Depth

Pebble Time review: Pebble's latest e-ink smartwatch boasts all-week battery life and a colourful new screen, but is it the perfect Android and iOS wearable?...

Colourful screen ; Great battery life ; Plenty of apps

Iffy notifications

The Pebble Time is a really good all-purpose smartwatch that has two main advantages over most other wearables. Namely, it can connect to both iOS and Android handsets and it has really good battery life..

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.co.uk)

Pebble Time review: Can Pebble's latest watch do better than Apple's?

Scott Stein wore the Pebble Time for a week: here's his full review.

Always-on reflective color display; water resistant for showers or swimming; battery life lasts more than three days between charges; added storage holds dozens of apps and watch faces; works with iPhones and Android phones; most apps are free.

Display sometimes hard to read in dim light; fitness apps aren't as polished as on other premium smartwatches; apps and watch faces are plentiful but very mixed in quality; lack of touchscreen limits interactivity with some apps.

The Pebble Time adds a few key improvements and a color screen compared to previous Pebble watches, but owners of previous Pebble watches may not see a need to upgrade yet.

May, 2015

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