Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Nate and Garmin Instinct 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 Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 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
Width - 45 mm
Height 13.5 mm 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 mm
Weight - 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Pedometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Type - Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size 50 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Silver Graphite | Electric lime
Dial Colour Black -
BAND Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 200 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Folding Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver -
STORAGE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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