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Featured in this comparison chart are two generations of Fossil smartwatches; the Fossil Gen 3 vs Gen 4 Venture, compare the specs and features of these two fine smartwatches to find out the differences. The Gen 4 succeeds the Gen 3 and is a more equipped smartwatch with inbuilt GPS that enables outdoor activity tracking, while also featuring NFC that supports Google Pay as well as being swim-proof unlike the Gen 3 rated IP67. There’s now a new Gen 5 Juliana which succeeds the Gen 4 Venture, you can check it out.
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Fossil Gen 3 vs Gen 4 Venture: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |  Fossil Gen 3 Venture Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fossil Gen 4 Venture Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $252.88 | $272.58 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Fossil Gen 3 Venture | Fossil Gen 4 Venture |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
| Gender | Women | Women |
| Release date | September, 2017 | August, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Fossil Gen 2 Venture | Fossil Gen 3 Venture |
| Successor | Fossil Gen 4 Venture | Fossil Gen 5 Juliana |
| Versions | — | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 42 x 42 x 11.5 mm | 40 x 40 x 12 mm |
| Weight | — | — |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Strap material | Leather | Stainless steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Strap size | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | IP67 | 3ATM |
| Durability test | — | — |
| Swim-proof | No | Yes |
| Color | Gold, Rose-gold, Silver | Black, Gold, Rose-gold, Silver |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 454 x 454 px | 454 x 454 px |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | — | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.1 | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 512MB | 512MB |
| ROM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | — | No |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | No | Yes |
| Ambient light | — | Yes |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | No | No |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | No | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter | No | No |
| Thermometer | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Fitness Level | — | — |
| Heart rate monitoring | No | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | No |
| VO2 Max | — | — |
| Swim-tracking | No | Yes |
| Swim-heart tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Battery life | Regular: Up to 24hrs | Regular: 24hrs+ |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 2100 | Snapdragon 2100 |
| CPU | — | — |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS | Wear OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Fossil Q App | Fossil Q App |
| Compatibility | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ |
| Payment system | None | Google Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | 18mm, Yes | 18mm, Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Google Assistant |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Fossil Gen 3 Venture, Manual, Straps | Charger, Fossil Gen 4 Venture, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $252.88 | $272.58 |
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