Pebble Time 2: the most fun I've had testing a smartwatch

Ten years after its original Kickstarter, the Pebble Time 2 has finally returned as a modern wearable that still feels like the old favorite. It keeps the signature 64‑color e-paper screen, tactile four‑button layout and the long battery life Pebble was known for, while adding a bezel‑less 1.5‑inch display, health tracking, onboard audio and support for both iOS and Android.

The reviewer wore the blue model, noting the light‑blue plastic set between a stainless steel bezel and back and the single metal button on the left with three textured buttons on the right. Button customisation impressed, and a quick change to the backlight—level three of four with an eight‑second timeout—cleared up an initially dim indoor view.

Quiet‑time options and Quick View make the watch easy to tailor to daily routines. The Pebble smartphone app is the hub for the experience, offering more than 10,000 watch faces and apps to explore.

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