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.
GENERAL | Fossil Q Nate | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Pedometer | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fossil Q Nate | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | - | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fossil Q Nate | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | - | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Fossil Q Nate | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Size | 50 mm | - |
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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 |
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Band Type | Link bracelet | Strap |
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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 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging/data cable |
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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 |