Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
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 40 mm
Height 45 mm 40 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 13.3 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
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 Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 45 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Deep orchid
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock -
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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