Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct 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 - 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
Sensors - Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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 -
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct Solar
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Rose gold Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Strap Band
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
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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