Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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 fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
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 - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 47 mm
Height 45 mm 47 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 15.8 mm
Weight - 86 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size 45 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Silver
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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