Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin Instinct Solar. 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 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
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, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
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
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
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 Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Strap Band
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 Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock -
Compliant Standards IP67 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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