Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Chest Strap | |
| Price | | $5000 | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist tracks your activity |
| Calories | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist tracks your calories burned |
| Sleep | No | No | Both don't have sleep tracking |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor has the heart rate monitoring sensor |
| Distance | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist provides running or walking distance tracking |
| Steps | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist counts your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't track climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | No | Both don't have exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Fossil Q Explorist |
| Inactivity Alert | No | No | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | No | Both don't have built-in GPS support |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | No | Only Fossil Q Explorist has a watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | No | Only Fossil Q Explorist offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Voice commands | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity | | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Fossil Q Explorist make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist allows 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 | No | Fossil Q Explorist allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 1 days | n/a | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | 3 ATM | |
| Weight | n/a | 45 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | AMOLED | No | |
| Display Size | 1.4 inches | | |
| Screen Resolution |
454x454 pixels
| | |
| Color Display | Yes | No | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | No | Fossil Q Explorist can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with 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 | No | Only Fossil Q Explorist has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Fossil Q Explorist if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor has ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
