Testseek.co.uk have collected 122 expert reviews of the Pebble Steel and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pebble Steel.
February 2014
(81%)
122 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(73%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Slick design
Loads of apps
Excellent design update makes Pebble look like a watch you'd wear on a date. Software updates bring new APIs for developers to build on. Capable app store
Surprisingly full of great apps already. The already strong notification system sees better integra
It's puuuuurty. The Pebble Steel's main goal is just to look more respectable than the nerd-toy it is
And it pulls that off wonderfully. Between the two bands included
It's easy to find the setup that works for you. And on top of that
The nice-looking
Best look Pebble yet
Color e
Paper display
Extra
Long battery life
Works with iOS
Android
A classic
Sharplooking design
Works with iPhones and Android phones
Screen readable in bright daylight
Swimand showerfriendly
Builtin pedometer for persistent fitness tracking
Wide variety of quirky apps.
Classier design
Decent battery life
Expanded app store
You really do get battery life of 4days
Even with a fair bit of use. Disabling the backlight seems to give a few more days
The new Android Wear integration means you can now reply to text messages directly from the watch with some stock answers or usi
Class leading battery life
Comfortable strap
Premium feel
Great design
Decent Battery Life
Intuitive Functionality
Comfortable
Looks like a real watch
Five day battery life
IOS and Android compatible
App store has bags of potential
Premium design
Metal and leather straps included
Ease of use
Expanding apps library
Phone sync recognises multiple Pebble devices
Works with Android and iOS
Excellent battery life
Easy to use
The editors didn't like
Slightly lightweight still
UI can be hard to navigate at times
The price might scare away thrifty shoppers
But they'd be best steered toward the original Pebble. The app store is a little rough around the edges. Some developers still think we want to type on our watches. Android software delays make this an iOSonly
Most of my quibbles with the Pebble are small
But they're magnified all the more considering everything around them is so stupid simple and good. You can't customise how long a notification stays on the screen
For instance. Notifications auto-dismiss af
More expensive
Too much bezel
Limited colors so far
Longer wait time
Older technology compared to competition
Onboard storage limited to eight apps at a time
Still requires charging twice a week
Lacks heartrate monitor or more advanced fitness features
Minor build flaws
Limited display
No Windows Phone support
Struggling to find anything worth mentioning really
The screen resolution is low (and monochrome) compared to the more expensive smartwatches and that does give it a retro look
But it's fine for my needs. I don't need to display images or videos or pl
Large bezel remains
Lost charm of original model
Not as feature rich as its rivals
More expensive than the standard Pebble
More expensive than original Pebble
Screen could be a bit bigger
Slow menu
Apps don't offer much unless you can find one that really makes a difference for you
Slightly lightweight still, UI can be hard to navigate at times
The Steel gets the core smartwatch functions right; customisable notification control, decent battery life and simple operation. It lacks features compared to the competition, but its reserved design means it'll blend into your life...
Published: 2014-01-08, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: We slip the Pebble Steel on to our wrist and it's cold. It might be because the spokeswomen from the company has just hot-footed it from the Venetian to the Las Vegas Convention Centre in the chilly Las Vegas air, or because the strap is now made of steel...
Abstract: Pebble is kicking off 2014 and this year's CES with a new smartwatch called Pebble Steel, a grown-up version of the original, playful Pebble....
Elegant, high-end design, Easy to use, Customizable watch faces, Growing app store and feature set,
Expensive
The Pebble Steel is as mature as smartwatches come; it couples sophisticated design with a burgeoning Pebble app store, and cements its place atop the competition...
Published: 2015-05-09, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
Elegant Premium Design, Waterproof, Good Battery Life, Synchronizes with iOS and Android, A lot of applications available
Limited to only 8 apps at a time, Monochrome display
The Pebble Steel still manages to stand out as the best overall smartwatch even against the tough competition for both Android and iOS but this is due to its longevity. We still wait for other smartwatches to really rise to their potential and try to take...
Published: 2015-01-07, Author: Michael , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: Photo: Michael HarrisonWhen Pebble sent my wife one of their higher-end models, the Steel, to review over at GeekMom, I wasn't really all that jealous, to be brutally honest “If I need to know what time it is, I can just pull my phone out of my pocket and...
Published: 2014-11-19, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
A classic, sharp-looking design; works with iPhones and Android phones; screen readable in bright daylight; swim- and shower-friendly; built-in pedometer for persistent fitness tracking; wide variety of quirky apps
Older technology compared to competition, onboard storage limited to eight apps at a time, still requires charging twice a week, lacks heart-rate monitor or more advanced fitness features
The competition is advancing fast, but the fashionable, functional, and more affordable Pebble Steel's conservative approach puts it at the top of the 2014 smartwatch heap....
Published: 2014-11-06, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Smartwatches are going to be the next big thing. They'll keep us connected, keep us informed, and make it feel like we're living in the future. Virtually every mobile phone maker has dipped its toes into smartwatch waters, including Apple, which is going ...
Abstract: The Pebble Smartwatch and the Samsung Gear Live present different approaches to the smartwatch. The Pebble hit Kickstarter and instantly rose to the top of the list of Kickstarter crowd funding campaigns. Samsung joined the smartwatch club with the Samsun...
Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Dan , review by: tomsguide.com
Abstract: The Pebble Steel is one of the most beautiful smartwatches on the market. And that's primarily because it looks more like a watch than a sci-fi movie prop. Its elegantly styled stainless steel body sports polished edges and a subtle Pebble logo. On the St...
