Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin Instinct 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.
GENERAL | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 45 mm |
Height | 13 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 15.3 mm |
Weight | - | 53 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Sensors | - | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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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 | - |
Modes | - | Stealth mode |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, app alerts | Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | - | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Case Size | 41 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Case Details | Rose gold | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
BAND | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | Up to 190 mm | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Stainless steel | Silicone |
Band Colour | Rose gold | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
BATTERY | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Form Factor | CR2430 | - |
Battery Life | 6 month(s) | 56 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fossil Q Gazer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm Clock | - |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |