Garmin Instinct vs. Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 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 vs. Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking -
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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp 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 Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.0 LE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 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 Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Type Touch buttons -
CASE Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Rose gold | Stainless steel
Dial Colour - Black | White
BAND Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Band Type Strap 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 Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Black | Rose gold
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Storage Capacity - 16 MB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch HR Monroe
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Alarm Clock
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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