Watch Review Pebble 2

Pebble once produced first-class smart watches, and this is not surprising, since the company was the first to work in this area. At the time of the release of the Pebble 2 SE model in 2016, serious competitors appeared on the market. Pebble 2 Review will tell you how the brand intends to stay on store shelves.

Specifications

Pebble 2 is a model that can be called the fourth generation of smart watches of the brand. The device received functions similar to previous versions, but it is different in that now it is not only a smart watch, but also a fitness tracker. In other words, the device has been added HR sensor. In addition, the device has the following characteristics:

• display - E-ink, monochrome;
• display protection - Gorilla Glass 3;
• water resistant - up to 30 meters;
• dimensions and weight - 39.5 * 30.2 * 9.8 mm, 31.7 grams;
• processor - Cortex M4;
• OS - Pebble;
• autonomy - up to 7 days;
• support - Android, iOS;
• built-in microphone for answering SMS;
• alerts through vibration feedback and screen display.

Appearance

Unlike previous models, Pebble 2 watches are delivered in a cardboard box that looks more like the packaging of smartphones. Inside, in addition to the device, there is an instruction manual, a charging cable and a strap. The cable, as before, is magnetic; the power supply is no longer provided.

The design of the device has changed significantly. The watches have become flatter and smaller. They are more concise. The body is made of nice plastic. It does not collect dust, since the surface is not textured. The buttons are four in number: 3 on the left side and 1 on the right. Under the three buttons is the microphone hole.

Model is made in different colors, there is a cheerful blue design, as well as more strict black and white versions, however, the watches will still not look logical with strict suits. However, the design has become less toy, which will significantly expand the range of buyers.

The strap is made of silicone and visually resembles velvet. She nicely touches the hand, but the surface is rather dirty and quickly polluted. Numerous reviews and reviews agree that it makes the experience of using the device negative, and a metal or leather belt would look more logical.

Important! The display is created using technology E-ink, that is, electronic ink. On Watch Pebble 2, due to this, you can not turn off the display, since it practically does not plant the battery.

Between the display and protective glass air gap, which makes the display clearer, which is noticeable when comparing the device with older models. In sunlight, the display becomes more contrast, so it’s not difficult to see the time or notice. Night lights saves. In general, the display has become an order of magnitude better than in earlier models. A return to monochrome cannot be called a step back, since this is a really high-quality screen.

Functions

Clock and smartphone synchronization is carried out by Bluetooth connections. The clock will automatically update to the latest software version. The entire device setup is that you need to set the initial brightness of the backlight, as well as choose which applications will receive notifications on the smartphone.

The device has no touch screen, and in this case it is not bad. The control of the buttons allows you to use your watch in the winter without taking off your gloves; in addition, there are no traces left on the screen. Thanks the presence of a gyroscope the watch understands movement, and when turning it towards you, the backlight automatically works.

Fitness features implemented using an optical scanner heart rate. As practice shows, they carry out the calculation of the pulse accurately enough, and the pedometer does not respond to driving in public transport, which is often found in less accurate devices.

Important! The heart rate sensor can work all day, or it can only be turned on during sports. To obtain data during sports were introduced modes for walking, jogging and others.

The clock also learned track sleep and can wake the owner at the most successful time for this.

Notifications are displayed on the screen and are accompanied by vibration. To use the clock you need to install proprietary applicationwhich as before is not Russified. Despite this, he has a clear interface, and in the store you can find many different dials, games, and other useful software.In addition, using the application, you can view the data collected by the device for the day.

Due to the fact that the Pebble 2 model is an HR version, that is, it has a built-in pulse sensor, by default the device has heart rate controlled app. It collects information about the user's activity, and here you can see your results for the day, week or month.

Conclusion

Pebble 2 SE is a worthy device from the middle price segment. Currently, you can buy a model for 6-7 thousand rubles. For this money, the user gets a smart watch with a fairly good set of fitness functions. For those who don’t like the black and white display and the plastic case? the manufacturer released a little later Pebble Time 2 watchwhich became a logical development of the previous time. The essential difference from the Pebble 2 is the metal case and the color display, which has become brighter and more contrasting. The price of these smart hours is about 13 thousand rubles.