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
Published: 2014-02-20, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
It seems that more and more people are using watches today, both for the function and for fashion. Many of these higher end watches run $300, $500, or more. Thus, if you are looking for a high quality and fashionable watch, the Pebble Steel is actually pr...
Published: 2014-02-13, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: AaThere's nothing about the success of the new Pebble Steel smartwatch that you couldn't have predicted by studying tech history.We'll review and make changes needed.UndoOver and over again, gadgets become insanely successful when they do a few things ver...
Premium materials make it appropriate for dressier occasions, Gorilla Glass and 5ATM waterproofing make it tough enough for everyday use
Price may be too high, Nonstandard watch band
We’ve been using Pebble as our daily watch since we first reviewed it nearly a year ago, but there were times when we’d have to slip our Seiko back on because Pebble just didn’t fit the occasion. While the Seiko is a very nice watch, we immediately mis...
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Christina , review by: mashable.com
Feels like a quality product; looks like a real watch, Access to the growing ecosystem of Pebble apps, Great battery life
Weight makes it less than ideal for running, Metal band won't look as a good on female wrists
With the Pebble Steel, the Pebble smartwatch is not only one of the most functional smartwatches available, it's also one of the most attractive.In its first 12 months of availability, the original Pebble has found its way onto over 300,000 wrists and bec...
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Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
No ecosystem is an island. Even the companies generally accused of being the most closed have demonstrated that, these days, if you want your platform to succeed you need to embrace outsiders: developers, enthusiasts, third-party accessory manufacturers...
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Jason , review by: arstechnica.com
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
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
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Lisa , review by: tomsguide.com
The Pebble Steel's beautiful stainless-steel design, combined with the new appstore, make it our favorite smartwatch yet. We love that Pandora, Yelp and ESPN have made their way to the Pebble platform. The ability to see all of your most recent notific...
Slick new look says “I'm a technology professional” rather than “I'm an early adopter dork.” More apps means greater utility, which means you might actually consider wearing a smartwatch. Waterproof to 5 ATM, same as the original
0 price tag is a bit much for a glorified smartphone remote. We wish it had touchscreen display instead of buttons
