Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin epix Gen 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 Wander vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 13.5 mm -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details Black Slate steel
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin epix Gen 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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