crwdns2933423:0crwdne2933423:0

Pebble Teardown

crwdns2935425:015crwdne2935425:0

crwdns2936315:0crwdne2936315:0
crwdns2936323:0crwdne2936323:0
crwdns2931653:015crwdne2931653:0
Pebble Teardown: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  • Smartwatches might be the next big thing, but—right now—the Pebble is a unique device. We don't have a repairability metric for a watch…yet.

  • In lieu of a numeric score, we'd like to list a few of our repairability and durability findings:

  • Low power consumption decreases the frequency of charges, increasing the battery life.

  • Watch band is a standard size and easily replaceable.

  • Inaccessible battery limits life of the device to 6-10 years (by our estimates).

  • It is impossible to open the device without destroying it or at least compromising its waterproofing, making internal repairs infeasible.

  • We got in touch with Pebble's design team and voiced some concerns about end-of-life recycling. We were happy to learn that they currently have a plan in the works for a responsible recycling program for dead Pebbles.

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2935429:0crwdne2935429:0

crwdns2944171:0crwdnd2944171:0crwdnd2944171:0crwdnd2944171:0crwdne2944171:0