Fossil Q Gazer vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fossil Q Gazer and Garmin Venu 2. 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 Gazer vs. Garmin Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 45.4 mm
Height 13 mm 45.4 mm
Depth - 12.2 mm
Weight - 49 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Sensors - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, app alerts Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, applications
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Type - AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Case Size 41 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Rose gold Black | Granite blue
BAND Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference Up to 190 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Rose gold Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Form Factor CR2430 -
Battery Life 6 month(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
MISCELLANEOUS Fossil Q Gazer Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Clock Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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