Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin fēnix 5S 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 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S 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 - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 42 mm
Height 45 mm 42 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 15.4 mm
Weight - 65 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format
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 5S Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size 45 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data 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 1-year warranty
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