Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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 Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | Wear OS by Google | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9.3 or later | iOS 17 or later |
Gender | Women's | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 40 mm | - |
Height | 13 mm | - |
Depth | 40 mm | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 31.9 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Integrated Components | LED flashlight | - |
FEATURES | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, call alerts | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Google Pay | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Rose gold | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Band Width | 18 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Leather | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Blush | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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RAM | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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CPU | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 24 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging dock | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Google Pay | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |