Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
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 -
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 42.3 mm
Height 45 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 12.2 mm
Weight - 38.5 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Black
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Grey | Merlot
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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