Fossil Q Founder vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Founder and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 46 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 13 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 71.94 g 65 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 326 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size 46 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Bracelet Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-217 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
RAM Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
RAM Size 1 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Founder Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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