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Fossil Gen 5 Review

By Scott Anfield. Updated: Nov 21, 2020

Fossil smart watches shop front

If you’re looking for a high performing, stylish and efficient Wear OS smartwatch, it’ll be hard to beat the Fossil Gen 5.

The Backgroud

The Fossil brand already has a strong reputation for quality smartwatches and the Gen 5 lives up to that. Designed for all-purpose wear, it’s a particularly good choice for Android smartphone users thanks to the compatibility of Wear OS. Fear not if you’re an Apple iPhone user; it’s compatible with iOS too.

Fossil Gen 5 – The Features

Perhaps its best feature is the display. Eye-catching and striking, it’s larger than the majority of other displays at 1.28in sq and with a 416 x 416 resolution and a 328 ppi pixel density. The face is easily customised and the watch has plenty of options to choose from, with more available as downloads.

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset is not the most popular choice for Wear OS smartwatches but it does offer some extra features you can’t find anywhere else – such as a range of modes to preserve battery life and boost processing power. 8GB memory with 1GB of RAM promises great performance.

NFC integration means you can pay contactless with Google Pay, and there is also built-in GPS, an inbuilt speaker and a heart rate sensor. The Gen 5 is water resistant to 3atm and even features a swim-proof speaker so you can take calls on the go and have Google Assistant talk to you anywhere.

The Design

A man on a treadmill checking his smartwatch

The Fossil Gen 5 isn’t just bigger than many of its rivals at 44mm with a 22mm interchangeable band, it’s also pretty thick, at 12mm, and is aimed squarely at the male market. However, despite its size and weight, it’s a very good-looking watch and won’t fail to impress. There are three buttons which control this device, along with the rotating crown that allows you to scroll rapidly through the apps menu and options. There are also two other buttons which can be set as shortcuts, helping to make it very intuitive and user-friendly.

Fossil 44mm Gen 5 Carlyle Stainless and Silicone Touchscreen Smart Watch with Heart Rate,...
Fossil 44mm Gen 5 Carlyle Stainless and Silicone Touchscreen Smart Watch with Heart Rate,...
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    Fitness Tracking

    There’s nothing lacking for fitness enthusiasts. The integrated heart rate monitor will track your heart rate at all times while the inbuilt GPS is accurate and effective.

    The main fitness tracking app is Google Fit which is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It uses Heart Points and Move Minutes to track your performance, but for more in-depth tracking you can install third-party apps.

    What Are The Main Advantages?

    • Water-resistant to 3atm
    • Stylish, comfortable design
    • Inbuilt GPS
    • 24/7 heart rate monitoring
    • Fitness tracking capabilities for a range of activities
    • User-friendly interface
    • Compatible with third-party apps
    • Fast-charging, get up to 80% charge in under an hour

    What Are The Main Disadvantages?

    • Might be too bulky for small wrists
    • The speaker isn’t the best

    Competition

    If you’re an iOS user you might want to opt for the Apple Watch Series 3 or SE instead. Although slightly more costly than the Gen 5, these Apple watches are a more practical choice since there are no compatibility issues with iPhones.

    Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band
    Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band
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      A good Android-compatible alternative is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3. It has a wide range of fitness features and improved water-resistance.

      In Summary

      You’ll find it hard to choose a more dependable and solid smartwatch than the Fossil Gen 5. Although it isn’t cheap, it offers good value for money with stylish good looks and plenty of versatility in the form of interchangeable straps to suit different occasions.

      The battery-saving modes give it a long life and the plethora of fitness features ensure that even dedicated sports lovers will be kept happy.

      In short, if you need a good all-round watch that has aesthetic appeal paired with outstanding functionality, you won’t be disappointed by all that the Fossil Gen 5 has to offer.

      Last Updated on November 21, 2020

      Scott Anfield
      Scott Anfield( Scott Anfield )

      A top of the line copywriter with more than a decade of writing experience with many high-end and diverse multinational clients. Lots of experience and interest in writing about and implementing technology. Scott manages the creation of content for us as a freelancer service and even though he is based in the UK, his writers can adapt and cater to our audience which is mostly US based.

      Currently living a rural life in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom and devoted to work. Owner of Anglo Content writing services.

       

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      November 21, 2020 By Scott Anfield Filed Under: Fitness & Sports Watches, News, Reviews

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