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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
Published: 2014-06-19, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: When companies release follow-ups to their existing devices, they usually bring some upgrades to the table. Bigger screen here, faster processor there and maybe some fun new features. Pebble's latest watch, though, is all new on the outside, but exactly t...
To know the time by looking at a pretty piece of plastic, you may like Pebble. But if your watch does not work properly, you will need divine intervention to receive any useful technical support or to find out how to return the watch for a refund. I fou...
Hundreds of customizations and apps, Coollooking, Sevenday battery life
Just receives notifications, Requires proprietary charger, May be a bit big for some wrists
The Pebble Steel (Est. $250) is not just a smartwatch that "tastefully marries high-tech with high-end looks," it's part of an ecosystem. With the recent launch of this model, Pebble opened the doors of its app store with hundreds of apps and custom watch...
Since getting the original Pebble, there has been one particular benefit that it hasn't failed to provide. When set up with a third party notification application, or the built-in one that is available with version 2.0, you'll find yourself not needing to...
Abstract: Our Pebble Steel (in black matte) is finally in house. And yes, we unboxed it.Announced during press day at CES in January, the Steel is Pebble's premium finished smartwatch, targeted at those looking for something a bit classier than the original plastic...
Published: 2014-03-04, Author: Taylor , review by: Pocketnow.com
Great, sophisticated/mature design, Solid build quality with quality materials, Two watch bands included, Fantastic battery life, Disguises well as normal watch
Not compatible with aftermarket straps, iOS notifications could be better, Materials and straps aren't ideal for fitness purposes,
So what's the final word on Pebble Steel? It's a fantastic improvement over the introductory model. If you were interested in the first Pebble but couldn't cope with its low-end, nerdy appearance, Pebble Steel is a fantastic option, so long as you're ...
Published: 2014-03-03, Author: Jason , review by: macworld.com
Attractive design, Display visible in bright light
Display is fairly low resolution
I like how Pebble's watches keep it simple. They're watches with slight upgrades, and don't try to do too much. One day, perhaps even one day soon, we will be strapping crazy sensors all over our bodies, including our wrists, and Pebble's approach might ...
Notifications on the wrist are convenient and helpful, App store expands the possibilities of a wrist-worn device, The ecosystem has good support for data related to weather, sports, and third party services
Seeming lack of app store curation, Cheap construction details (bracelet, leather, and the sharp bezel edge around the screen)
As good as the Pebble Steel experience is — it's reasonably good and getting better everyday with new app store content — we wish it were better. That the hardware be more refined. That the app store have more effective curation. We admit that it's a dif...
The Pebble Steel could serve people well if the following holds true:Do you like wearing watches?Can you wear a masculine-looking watch that doesn't look like fine jewelry?Do you crave the usefulness of the apps and faces available?Do you have an extra $2...
Upgraded Design, Corning Gorilla Glass, Magnetic Charging Connector
Price, Sharp Steel Bezel, Pebble Branding
The Pebble Steel is not a huge update on the hardware side of things. Surely the materials and design make the watch seem slicker, however, internally you have the same Pebble as before. The introduction of the Pebble App Store makes the Pebble platform...
