Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Nate and Garmin epix Gen 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
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
Height 13.5 mm -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, app alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Type - AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 50 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Silver Slate steel
Dial Colour Black -
BAND Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 200 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Folding Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver -
STORAGE Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Nate Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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