Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe. 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

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later, iOS 12 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Modes Stealth mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Find phone function, call alerts, app alerts, multiple time zones, customisable buttons, music playback control, weather information, personalised Watch Faces
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 LE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Rose gold | Stainless steel
Dial Colour - Black | White
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 12 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Black | Rose gold
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Storage Capacity - 16 MB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 56 day(s) 14 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)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software - Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
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