Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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)
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
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)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 40 mm 41 mm
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)
Band Type Strap Sport band
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)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
RAM Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
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)
Technology - Lithium Ion
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)
Included Accessories Wireless charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
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 -
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