Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | $37299 | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 tracks heart rate |
| VO2 Max | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | No | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Garmin Fenix 5 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 has GPS support |
| Compass | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | No | Only Fossil Q Explorist offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | No | Yes | |
| Voice commands | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
Battery |
| Duration | 1 days | 14 days | Garmin Fenix 5 battery life is about 14.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | 10 ATM | |
| Weight | n/a | 85 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | AMOLED | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1.4 inches | 1,2 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
454x454 pixels
|
240 x 240 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | Yes | Garmin Fenix 5 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Both have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Fenix 5 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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