Pebble Smartwatch

1967 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1967 reviews of Pebble Smartwatch. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the software and battery are generally positive. The portability and price also get good feedback. There are some critical comments about the touch screen. The image quality and reliability get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pebble Smartwatch is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pebble Smartwatch

alaTest has collected and analyzed 476 user reviews of Pebble Smartwatch from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and battery are generally positive. The portability and price also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the image quality and reliability. Views are divided on the touch screen.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Pebble Smartwatch

alaTest has collected and analyzed 656 user reviews of Pebble Smartwatch from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and software. The design and price also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the reliability. The touch screen and size get mixed opinions.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Pebble smartwatch review

Pebble is already an excellent value, but new features will increase the appeal.

Easy setup ; Stable performance ; Android / iOS compatibility ; Waterproof to 50 meters

Limited app selection at launch

We've really enjoyed our time with Pebble so far -- it's not a fashion statement, necessarily, but we wouldn't be surprised to see it pop up on many wrists in the weeks and months to come. Functionality is still quite limited at this point, and...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Pebble Smartwatch

The smart-looking Pebble smartwatch delivers on its promise of wireless notifications right on your wrist, and while there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out, if developers can get behind the platform, the potential is huge.

Simple, understated design. Easy setup. Instantaneous notifications. Customizable watch faces. Syncs with Android or iOS.

Greater iOS app compatibility than Android. Some bugs.

Conclusion As a category, the smartwatch is still in its infancy and despite its many improvements, the Pebble is still more for the avid geek than for the everyday consumer. The growing collection of third-party apps separates the Pebble from its...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Pebble Watch review: New apps and an app store transform the original Pebble, too

What's the difference between the Pebble Steel and the original Pebble? Under the hood, nothing at all.

The ; is waterproof, runs a ton of apps, and works with both iOS and Android phones. A new app store improves the whole experience.

A lack of touch screen and multitasking limits the capability of apps; scratch-prone polycarbonate design doesn't feel nearly as impressive as the Pebble Steel.

Thanks to plenty of apps and an affordable price, the original plastic Pebble remains a solid budget smartwatch pick.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Nilay Patel (theverge.com)

Pebble smartwatch review

Can Pebble make the first smartwatch for regular people?

Looks like a regular watch ; Works well with iPhone and Android ; Solid battery life

iPhone support limited by iOS itself ; Android support limited by app development ; Screen is just okay

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Pebble Smartwatch Review

Pebble stole Kickstarter's heart, eclipsed companies hundreds of times its size at CES, and got many people reconsidering the role of the wristwatch in today's smartphone-saturated world: not bad for a startup already burned once from a failed...

It’s fair to say we’re torn over Pebble. After the furore of the Kickstarter campaign, the practicality is a generic-looking watch with basic notification functionality; yes, there’s the promise of so much more, but we’re nowhere near the point where...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian K. (phonearena.com)

Pebble Smart Watch Review

The reality is, the few smart watches available have been overly complex, plagued with issues and in general have failed miserably. Then along came Pebble, a seemingly dead simple concept that absolutely blew up Kickstarter with over $10 million in...

A stylish, wearable smart watch ; High readability display ; Frequent software updates with potential to bring more features

Connectivity issues at times ; Siri compatibility problems ; Probably too large for smaller wrists ; Promised functionality isn’t available yet

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Will Shanklin (gizmag.com)

Review: Pebble smartwatch

Smartwatch Mania is coming. Whether or not Apple releases its rumored iWatch this year, Samsung's Galaxy Gear and Sony's Smartwatch 2 are in the pipeline, and many more are on their way. Some big companies have bet some big bucks that the wrist will be...

are in the pipeline, and many more are on their way. Some big companies have bet some big bucks that the wrist will be the next big battleground in computing. So what better time to take a closer look at Pebble, the crowdfunded watch that helped create...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Cameron (gadgetnutz.com)

Pebble Smartwatch Review

I got a Pebble smartwatch a little over a week ago. I've been asked how I liked it a number of times, so I decided I should probably just write an actual r

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Adel (technoodling.net)

Review: The Pebble Watch for iOS and Android

My Pebble watch, Kickstarter Edition, finally arrived last week.

The question in everybody’s mind is: why would you need a watch that tells you when something’s happening on your phone when all you need do is pull the phone out of your pocket? I really don’t know. But the use and need for it becomes apparent in the...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Bill Kuch (the-gadgeteer.com)

Pebble E-Paper Smart Watch for iPhone and Android review

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you're probably familiar with the very successfully funded Pebble E-Paper Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Kickstarter project. I too got caught up in the hype and paid $115 last May 18th for...

Alerts user of incoming phone calls and SMS ; Good conversation piece

Limited functionality so far ; Short battery life

Incoming Caller ID Email (Gmail or any IMAP email account) SMS on both Android and iPhones iMessage (iOS only) Calendar Alerts Facebook Messages Twitter Weather Alerts Silent vibrating alarm and timer

Feb, 2013

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