Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin Instinct 2S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
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 - 40 mm
Height 13 mm 40 mm
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
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 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
Type - Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 41 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold Deep orchid
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 190 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Rose gold -
STORAGE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 2S
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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