Pebble Steel Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Review

Pebble Steel is the sophisticated big brother of the original Pebble.

QUICK OVERVIEW:

• Subtle elegance compared to the original
• Great Bluetooth connection
• Battery lasts 5-7 days between charges
• Tricolor Status LED
• Easy to read in bright sunlight

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The Pebble Steel adds fashion on top of the original Pebble watch’s function. That aesthetic is a welcome upgrade, but it is important to point out that this is the only significant upgrade from its predecessor, and becomes a $100 premium.

The Pebble Steel is available in matte black (shown) or brushed stainless steel– both will appear to the unaware as just a “nice looking regular watch”. But with the recent firmware update, (as well as software, new Pebble App) this Second-Gen Pebble is a very capable Android Smartwatch. A majority of Pebble apps are free, and include Television and camera Remote Controls, Sleep Cycle tracking, Step-taking, Cycling, Driving, Home-automation apps (turn on/off lights, control a Nest Thermostat) as well as the relatively smartphone-standard calendar and list apps.

In the end, the Pebble Steel is a solid smartwatch with style.

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SPECS

• 1.26″  e-paper display
• 168×144 pixels per inch
• ARM Cortex-M3 CPU / up to 120 MHz
• 1.46” x 1.34”
• 130 mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Pebble Steel Watch
• USB Charging Cable with Magnetic Connector
• Leather Wristband
• Quick Start Guide