Fossil Q Founder vs. Garmin vívoactive HR

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fossil Q Founder and Garmin vívoactive HR. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fossil Q Founder vs. Garmin vívoactive HR Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
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 30.2 mm
Height 46 mm 57 mm
Depth 13 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 71.94 g 48.2 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Sensors 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Calories burned, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard
Notifications SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
CELLULAR Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Type LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 360 x 326 pixels 205 x 148 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 240 ppi -
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Details Silver Black
BAND Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Band Type Bracelet Band
Band Size - XL
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 162-225 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel -
Band Colour Silver Black
STORAGE Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
RAM Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
RAM Size 1 GB -
BATTERY Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Technology - Lithium
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 1 day(s) 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Founder Garmin vívoactive HR
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB charging dock Charging cradle
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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