Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Nate and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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 fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
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 - 42 mm
Height 13.5 mm 42 mm
Depth - 15.4 mm
Weight - 65 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size 50 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver White | Rose gold | Silver
Dial Colour Black -
BAND Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 200 mm 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Folding Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Nate Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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