Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin Instinct 2. 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 Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
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 - 45 mm
Height 13 mm 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors - Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, app alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, 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 Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 41 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 190 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Rose gold -
STORAGE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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