Pebble Round 2 Begins Shipping: The $199 E-Paper Smartwatch Revival Is Finally Here

The Pebble smartwatch brand, revived by original founder Eric Migicovsky, has officially begun shipping its first product: the Pebble Round 2. Pre-order customers are now receiving units of the $199 smartwatch, marking the completion of one of the most closely watched wearable comebacks in years.

Specs

• Display: 1.3-inch color e-paper — always-on, sunlight-readable, and low power
• Battery life: Roughly two weeks per charge
• Tracking: Step counting and sleep tracking
• Price: $199

Why It Was Delayed

The Round 2 was originally slated to ship in May but was pushed back after Pebble discovered a cosmetic CNC machining issue near the strap attachment point that required retooling before mass production could proceed. Migicovsky opted to delay rather than ship a flawed product — a decision the company says has now paid off with a smoother manufacturing run.

What Sets It Apart

Unlike most modern smartwatches, the Pebble Round 2 skips a full touchscreen app ecosystem in favor of glanceability and simplicity: notifications, timely information, and long battery life take priority over a large app store. The device also leans on Pebble's open-source community, which has kept the original Pebble software ecosystem alive for years after the brand's 2016 shutdown.

Shipping Timeline

Pre-order units are shipping now, with Pebble targeting all remaining orders fulfilled by September.

What This Means for Buyers

For buyers who value battery life and simplicity over a deep app ecosystem, the Pebble Round 2 is a compelling $199 alternative to mainstream smartwatches. If you want more health tracking and app support, the Pixel Watch 3 at $247 remains a strong pick. Browse all current options in our smartwatch guide.