This comparison chart features the Fossil Gen 5 Calyle – the latest wearable on Fossil’s rich lineup and the Gen 4 Sport – another remarkable smartwatch. Both are powered by the Snapdragon 3100 chip, and spot decent design and the battery saver feature that will see any of these two last just a little longer above the about 1 day battery life. Compare the Fossil Gen 5 vs Gen Sport specs and features – which is better? Lest find out.
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Fossil Gen 5 vs Gen Sport Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Fossil Gen 5 Calyle Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fossil Gen 4 Sport (43mm) Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | - |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Fossil Gen 5 Calyle | Fossil Gen 4 Sport (43mm) |
| Device type | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
| Gender | Men | Unisex |
| Release date | August, 2019 | November, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Fossil Gen 4 Explorist | Fossil Gen 3 Sport |
| Successor | — | — |
| Versions | — | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 44 x 44 x 12 mm | 43 x 43 x 12 mm |
| Weight | — | — |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Strap material | Stainless steel | Silicone |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Strap size | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | 3ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes | Yes |
| Color | Black, Brown, Smoke | Black, Blue, Gray |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.28 inch | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 416 x 416 px | 390 x 390 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | — |
| Always on | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 1GB | 512MB |
| ROM | 8GB | 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 | Yes | No |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | No |
| Compass | Yes | No |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | 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 |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | - |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | No | No |
| VO2 Max | Yes | — |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate 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 | 310mAh | — |
| Battery life | Regular: 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 3100 | Snapdragon 3100 |
| 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 | Google Pay | Google Pay |
| Interchangeable strap | 22 mm, Yes | 20mm, Yes |
| Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Google Assistant |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Fossil Gen 5 Calyle, Manual, Straps | Charger, Fossil Gen 4 Sport, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $199.00 |
Fossil Gen 5 vs Gen Sport: Which is Better?
Although the 3100 chip powers these two watches, the Gen 5 Calyle is a much better smartwatch than the Gen 4 Sport. The Gen 5 features 1GB RAM which improves performance significantly as noticed with the Ticwatch Pro 4G, and has twice the storage capacity of the Gen 4 Sport.
The Gen 5 also features microphone and loudspeaker compared to only microphone on the Gen 4 Sport. As a result, the Gen 5 isn’t only able to issue voice commands, it also allow you answer calls directly from the device which is not supported on the Gen 4. Moreover, you can hear Google Assistant reply back in voice.
The Gen 5 with stainless steel case material looks more decent and stylish than the Gen 4 sport with aluminum case. Although the Gen 4 is very lightweight, thanks to its aluminum case and silicone straps.
In other words, the Fossil Gen 5 is a more comprehensive and premium smartwatch than the Gen 4 Sport. It cost a little more, but a gives better value for money.
However, the Gen 4 Sport being lightweight with a sporty appearance is a more comfortable and befitting wear for sport activities, it’s also cheaper which makes it a great choice if you’re low on budget.
Fossil Gen 5 vs Gen Sport: Editor’s Pick
