Fossil Q Crewmaster vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Crewmaster and Garmin Instinct. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Crewmaster vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height 14 mm 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, app alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Black Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 200 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Blue Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
BATTERY Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Crewmaster Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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