Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin Venu. 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 Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
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
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 45 mm 43.2 mm
Height 45 mm 43.2 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 12.4 mm
Weight - 46.3 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Sensors Thermometre, gyro sensor, G-sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, flashlight, call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black Black | Granite blue
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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