Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin Instinct. 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 Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
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 - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 45 mm
Height 45 mm 45 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 15.3 mm
Weight - 53 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
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, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Details Black Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock STR3AMUP!
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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