Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
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 - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 42 mm
Height 13 mm 42 mm
Depth - 15.4 mm
Weight - 65 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors - Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, app alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size 41 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 190 mm 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Rose gold White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Gazer Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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