Fossil Q Marshal vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Marshal and Garmin Instinct. 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 Marshal vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 45 mm
Height 45 mm 45 mm
Depth 14 mm 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Sensors Gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CELLULAR Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Silver Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
STORAGE Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Marshal Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories Power adapter Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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