Fossil Q Founder vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Founder and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Founder vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 13 mm -
Weight 71.94 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Calories burned, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 326 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Bracelet Kilim Single Tour
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Deployment buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Silver Orange | Noir
STORAGE Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 1 GB -
CPU Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Founder Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards IP67 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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