Fossil Q Wander vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Wander vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 13.5 mm -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, 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 - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 45 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
CPU Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP67 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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