Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fossil Q Nate and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Nate vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 - 53 g
Body Material Stainless steel Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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, solar charging, 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 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type - Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type - Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size 50 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Silver Mist grey | Graphite
Dial Colour Black -
BAND Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Nate Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
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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