Fossil Q Wander vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Wander and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 40 mm
Height 45 mm 40 mm
Depth 13.5 mm 12.7 mm
Weight - 40 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
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, breathing rate, 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 vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution - 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size 45 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 195 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
STORAGE Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Wander Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 -
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