Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 - 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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, solar charging, 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 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size 41 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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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