Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Nate 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 Nate vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45 mm
Height 13.5 mm 45 mm
Depth - 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
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, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Case Size 50 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
Dial Colour Black -
BAND Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Band Type Link bracelet Strap
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 200 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Folding Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
BATTERY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(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
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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