Microsoft Band vs. Fossil Q Venture Gen 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Fossil Q Venture Gen 4. 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

Microsoft Band vs. Fossil Q Venture Gen 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 9.3 or later
Gender - Women's
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 40 mm
Height - 13 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 40 mm
Weight 60 g -
Body Material TPE Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Integrated Components - LED flashlight
FEATURES Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed
Features - Music remote handling, call alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Payment Technology - Google Pay
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 LE
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Rose gold
BAND Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Band Type - Strap
Band Width - 18 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour - Blush
STORAGE Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
RAM Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 24 hours
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Fossil Q Venture Gen 4
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Google Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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