Fossil Q Founder vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Founder and Garmin vívoactive 3 Music. 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 vívoactive 3 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 46 mm 43.4 mm
Height 46 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 13 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 71.94 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data Calories burned, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 360 x 326 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver Black
BAND Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Band Type Bracelet Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Silver Black | Blue
STORAGE Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
RAM Size 1 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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