Featured in this comparison are three new smartwatches from some of the biggest names in the smartwatch industry, the Gen 5 from Fossil, the Watch Series 5 from Apple and the Versa 2 from Fitbit. All three outstanding smartwatch with remarkable design, lots of features and some of the best choices for keeping tab on your active life. Compare the Fossil Gen 5 vs Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2 specs and features, so you know the differences.
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Fossil Gen 5 vs Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Fossil Gen 5 Calyle Specifications, Features and Price |
 Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm) (GPS) Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fitbit Versa 2 Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $295.00 | - | $132.00 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Fossil Gen 5 Calyle | (GPS), Apple Watch Series 5 | Fitbit Versa 2 |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | August, 2019 | September, 2019 | September, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Fossil Gen 4 Explorist | Apple Watch Series 4 | Fitbit Versa |
| Successor | — | — | — |
| Versions | — | Apple Watch Hermès, Apple Watch Nike+ | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 44 x 44 x 12 mm | 44 x 38 x 10.7 mm | 40 x 40 x 12 mm |
| Weight | — | 36.1g (GPS) | 40 grams |
| Shape | Circular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Strap material | Stainless steel | Elastomer | Silicone |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Bezeless, Sapphire glass | Aluminum |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 24mm | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | 3ATM | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes | Yes | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Brown, Smoke | Gold, Gray, Silver | Black, Bordeaux, Grey, Petal/copper rose, Stone/mist grey |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.28 inch | 1.78 inch | 1.4 inches |
| Display type | AMOLED, Full color | 1000nit, OLED | AMOLED |
| Display resolution | 416 x 416 px | 448 x 368 pixels | — |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | — | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Digital crown, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes | No |
| GPS | Yes | GLONASS, GPS | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 1GB | 0.768GB | — |
| ROM | 8GB | 32GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None | None |
| SIM type | None | — | None |
| Band | — | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes | No |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | Yes | No |
| ECG | No | Yes | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | — |
| HRM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | No | No | Yes |
| Thermometer | No | App, No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — | Vibration motor |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | No | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | No | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | Yes | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | (Third-party app), Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes | - |
| Stress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No | Yes |
| Sport modes | Yes | Yes | 15 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | Non-removable Li-ion battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 310mAh | — | — |
| Battery life | Regular: 24hrs+ | Regular: up to 18hrs | Regular: 5 days+, Standby: 8 days+ |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours | 2hrs |
| Solar power | No | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 3100 | Apple S5 chip (64bits) | — |
| CPU | — | Dual core | — |
| GPU | — | — | — |
| Operating system | Wear OS | WatchOS 6 | Fitbit OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Fossil Q App | Apple Watch App | Fitbit App |
| Compatibility | Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+ | iOS 12.0+ | Android, iOS |
| Payment system | Google Pay | Apple Pay | Fitbit Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | 24mm, Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Siri | Yes, Alexa |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Fossil Gen 5 Calyle, Manual, Straps | Apple Watch Series 5, Charger, Manual, Straps | Charger, Fitbit Versa 2, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $295.00 | $132.00 |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2: Editor’s Pick
