Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Forerunner 745

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin Forerunner 745. 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 Forerunner 745 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 43.8 mm
Height 13 mm 43.8 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Sensors - Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, app alerts Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Rose gold Black | Neo tropic
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 190 mm 126-216 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Rose gold Black
BATTERY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Forerunner 745
Included Accessories - USB cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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