{"id":1710,"date":"2026-01-05T19:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aura-node.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/the-pebble-round-2-offers-a-stylish-stripped-down-alternative-to-the-time-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T02:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T02:38:04","slug":"the-pebble-round-2-offers-a-stylish-stripped-down-alternative-to-the-time-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aura-node.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/the-pebble-round-2-offers-a-stylish-stripped-down-alternative-to-the-time-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pebble Round 2 offers a stylish, stripped-down alternative to the Time 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-need-to-know-3\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"1c5cdcc0-0d36-48bb-bbae-b0d8dbeb7b5f\">\n<li>The Pebble Round 2 updates the original Pebble Time Round design with a larger screen and two weeks of battery life.<\/li>\n<li>It has an open source OS, a 1.3-inch paper touch display, a stainless steel bezel, and a few basic tracking sensors.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s thinner than the upcoming Time 2, but it lacks the HR sensor, speaker, and extra capacity.<\/li>\n<li>It costs $199 and launches in May 2025; Round 2 pre-orders can be transferred to Round 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr id=\"177d7134-1dcd-4c6b-9aa2-faec312b343d\"\/>\n<p id=\"f487a2e2-8aaf-46a4-8ef5-b0e7dbc3bd8f\">Pebble&#8217;s awakening is in full swing. After launching the Pebble 2 Duo last year and announcing the Time 2 this March, Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky announced the Pebble Round 2 this week, with plans to show off the watch at CES 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement post and video revealed below provide details about this new device, which they started designing in March 2025 and will launch in May 2026, two months after Season 2.<\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"f487a2e2-8aaf-46a4-8ef5-b0e7dbc3bd8f-2\">Round 2 leaves the 2015 Round Time <em>big<\/em> the display bezel of the 1.3-inch, 260 x 260, 64-color e-paper touch display is &#8220;optically bonded&#8221; to the glass for a wider viewing angle. About the same DPI as the 1.5-inch, square-shaped Pebble Time 2, although it uses fewer pixels (200&#215;228).<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><\/p>\n<p>You might like it<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"youtube-video youtube-facade\" data-nosnippet=\"\" id=\"NaDPMZKXcBU\">\n<div class=\"video-aspect-box\">\n<div class=\"watch-on-iframe-NaDPMZKXcBU\" data-yt-video-token=\"NaDPMZKXcBU\" title=\"Round 2 - The Most Stylish Pebble Watch EVER! - YouTube\">\n<span class=\"youtube-video-title\">Round 2 &#8211; The Most Stylish Stone Look EVER! &#8211; YouTube<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"play-button\" viewbox=\"0 0 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Pebble Round 2 statue sits on a marble counter surrounded by props.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jXbwZHMfL5sLGrNLW8nBmD.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Photo credit: Pebble)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"23138c84-c16d-45d9-b105-e43c6e00f3a9\">Another simple way that Pebble has released this small frame is to remove some standard smartwatch features found in the 2nd Generation: HR sensor and speaker to read notifications or AI responses. The Stones aren&#8217;t designed for workouts or Bluetooth calling, but the Time 2 can support a few extra features that the Round 2 can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, both smartwatches run the same open-source Pebble OS, which works with both Android and iOS. This includes the Pebble Appstore, where developers have already created apps for tracking sleep, music, weather, games, messaging, and other tools.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-FbuxPeFJS77W985uk6Mkpb\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-FbuxPeFJS77W985uk6Mkpb slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted friend in the Android world<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Pebble Round 2 will sport 3ATM water resistance, a vibration motor, a 3-axis accelerometer for tracking steps, a magnetometer (compass), two mics, and four buttons. It won&#8217;t have GPS tracking or NFC payments.<\/p>\n<p>The Pebble Round 2 can be pre-ordered now for $199, and anyone who pre-ordered the Time 2 can upgrade to the Round 2 if they like its design \u2014 and ignore the drop from 30 days of battery life to 14. The Round 2 comes in black, brushed silver, and polished gold, and ships with a heated silicone strap and charger.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-comes-next-3\">Next<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"30169723-b793-451a-9660-8c8cb1b72d73\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo of the Pebble Round 2 smartwatch and Index 1 smart ring worn outdoors in snow.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iovjuG3RbBT5e476pNZcbD.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Pebble Round 2 and Index 1 smart ring <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Photo credit: Pebble)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"6deae6ed-1dd3-4e0d-b522-7875f60ddd37\">Last year, Migicovsky posted on X that he was returning from Hong Kong &#8220;with 6 devices I made last year, including EVT samples of 3 new products we haven&#8217;t announced yet.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The three devices confirmed at the time were the already sold Pebble 2 Duo watch, Time 2, and the Index 1 smart ring announced in December 2025, designed with a built-in microphone for voice memos on the go. The Pebble Round 2 is the first new device, but we don&#8217;t yet know what the other two will be.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"0adc0915-e994-411d-a38a-f82ee10a7f9a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:881px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:68.10%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-881-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-881-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-881-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A member of the Small Android Phone team designs potential camera arrays.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-881-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-881-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-881-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8oxCeXUCHB4GUH7jyiFZr4.jpg\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Android Phone Team is designing cameras that could be around in 2023. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Small Android Phone Project)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"ad945021-d77a-40c9-ac71-cad5f559cf12\">Back in 2023, Migicovsky announced plans for a &#8220;Small Android Phone,&#8221; a project to make a &#8220;5.4&#8221;-ish 1080p OLED display,&#8221; a &#8220;unique and iconic&#8221; camera, and &#8220;premium&#8221; performance, according to the team&#8217;s comments at the time.<\/p>\n<p>We haven&#8217;t heard anything since; the smallandroidphone.com URL is still there, but with the 2022 specs listed it will expire now. Still, we&#8217;d be surprised to see Pebble enter the Android smartphone race, if this phone is one of Migicovsky&#8217;s yet-to-be-announced devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you need to know The Pebble Round 2 updates the original Pebble Time Round design with a larger screen and two weeks of battery life. It has an open source OS, a 1.3-inch paper touch display, a stainless steel bezel, and a few basic tracking sensors. 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