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Pebble Revives Round Smartwatch With $199 Pebble Round 2 as Preorders Open

Pebble bets on battery life over fitness hardware to revive its cult favorite.

Overview

  • The Pebble Round 2 features a larger 1.3-inch color e-paper touchscreen at 260×260 resolution that extends to the edge of the case.
  • Battery life is rated for roughly 10–14 days in an 8.1mm stainless-steel design that intentionally omits a heart-rate sensor, offering only steps and sleep tracking.
  • Dual microphones enable voice input and message replies on Android, with iOS reply support promised in the EU soon.
  • The watch runs open-source Pebble OS with access to the Pebble Appstore, and developers need to update apps via Pebble’s SDK to support the round display.
  • Preorders are live at $199 with shipping expected in May 2026, offered in black, silver, or rose gold with 14mm and 20mm band options, and Pebble Time 2 buyers can switch their orders.