I've worn dozens of smartwatches, but the Pebble Time 2 is the most fun I've had testing one

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Pebble Time 24 / 5Very good

pros and cons

  • Refreshing and fun UI
  • Two or more weeks of battery life
  • Extensive watch face and app collection
  • Gorilla Glass display sticks out too much
  • Doesn't support calls from the wrist
  • Occasional OS hiccups

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Ten years after I backed the ill-fated Pebble Time 2 on Kickstarter, a watch bearing that exact name finally arrived on my doorstep. The 2026 Pebble Time 2 is a brilliant nod to the 2015 original, retaining its signature 64-color e-paper display, tactile four-button layout, and legendary battery life.

But this isn't just a nostalgia trip. The latest Pebble Time 2 is a fully modernized smartwatch boasting a bezel-less 1.5-inch screen, health tracking, onboard audio, and seamless iOS and Android support.

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