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The Fossil Gen 5E is smaller and more affordable than its predecessor
A lot of watch in a little package
The Fossil Q Gen 5 came out last year, and we were pretty pleased with it in our review. We praised the watch's snappy performance, feature support, and excellent battery life, but we weren't thrilled with the price — a hefty $295. Now, you can get the same performance in a smaller — and more affordable — package: Fossil has just launched the Gen 5E, a revision with a smaller screen, new size options, and a price tag of $250.
Google's Wear OS platform is in a bit of a weird place. The operating system itself is still being periodically updated with new features and improvements, like the Tiles function that was released in May, but the third-party app library is still minimal, and Qualcomm has been slow to improve the underlying hardware. Still, Wear OS isn't going anywhere, and the closest thing to a flagship watch is the new fifth-generation Fossil Q lineup.As with previous generations, Fossil is manufacturing a handful of different styles and bands, but they're all the same on the inside. There are only a handful of minor improvements over last year's Fossil Sport, but those changes drastically cut down on the buggy behavior and jittery animations that Wear OS is known for.The end result is that the Fossil Q Gen 5 is the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy, but the high introductory price and stiff competition mean it's not the best choice for everyone.
Fossil Group is one of the last manufacturers left keeping Wear OS afloat. Last year's Fossil Sport was perhaps the best Wear OS smartwatch yet, though the promised battery life improvements in the Wear 3100 chip still haven't materialized. Fossil is now bringing the Sport's features to its other watches, and adding a few more improvements on top.The new fifth-gen Fossil Q smartwatches have nearly every bell and whistle that Wear OS can support, except for LTE connectivity (though that would make the watches much larger). They're equipped with Qualcomm's latest Wear 3100 processor, 1GB of RAM, a heart rate sensor, NFC for Google Pay, built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, waterproofing up to 30 meters, and even a speaker — that last feature was missing from the Fossil Sport, and it means you can take calls on the watch and hear responses from Google Assistant.
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- If you missed out on this deal and are still looking for a smartwatch, the offer is back on Fossil's site and is valid until June 6. This is perfect timing if you didn't know what you get your dad for Father's Day. All smartwatches are marked down to $199, except the rose-gold tone Venture HR models, but your dad wouldn't want one anyway. Use the link below to browse the products that are on sale and to make your purchase. Most of these watches are also discounted on Amazon, although it's not clear when the offer will end.
Fossil is one of the most active brands when it comes to developing Wear OS smartwatches. Its products are stylish and discreet but still feature advanced hardware, including heart rate sensors and GPS chips on the latest models. The Sport series features the newer Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip, which makes it one of the snappiest watches around. If you'd rather boast a more traditional-looking timepiece, the Gen 4 Q Explorist and Q Venture are what you need, but may be slightly behind when it comes to performance as they're based on the older Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset. Regardless of your preference, the two variants are currently on sale at $199, which is $75 off their regular price.As its name might suggest, the Fossil Sport series features a nylon casing, making it light and comfortable to wear. The Q Venture HR and Q Explorist are designed to mimic a traditional watch's design and look more premium. Both variants work with Google Pay, have a built-in GPS and a heart-rate sensor, and are swimproof. The key difference between the two is their design and SoC, which can make it hard to decide if you want your smartwatch to look premium and have the fastest processor around. Keep in mind the Wear 3100 is also more efficient, which means the Sport has better battery life.If you need more time to make up your mind before your purchase, you have until May 5th to decide. It's worth mentioning the Rose Gold-tone, Gold-tone, and Smoke HR Venture aren't discounted and still selling for their regular $275 price.Buy: FossilThanks: Daniel
Fossil announced its fourth-generation Fossil Q smartwatches in August of last year, but the company still has some third-gen watches in stock. The older models were already on sale, but now Fossil has taken an additional 25% off, reducing prices to as low as $134.25.
Fossil's third-generation Q smartwatches have been going on sale frequently as of late - and now we know why. Today the company announced fourth-gen Fossil Q watches, starting with the Q Venture HR and Q Explorist HR.
For passionate Android fans, there are few times of year that are happier than when we're glued to our screens reading all the news, watching all the streaming sessions, and catching up on everything that's happening at Google I/O. The past few days have kept us seriously busy with the Android P beta, to say nothing of updates for other Google services. But even with all these heavy-duty distractions going on, we still had an eye out for the best new deals and offers to land. In case you missed them first time around, here are some of our favorite ways to save a little money this week.
Fossil has been making smartwatches with Android Wear for a while now, under the 'Fossil Q' brand. The third generation of Q watches have been available for a few months, and now you can get any of them for 30% off from Fossil's website, and a few second-gen watches are on sale too.Most of the third-gen watches are identical to each other when it comes to specifications - they differ mostly in design. The Q Explorist and Q Venture were first to be released, and are 44mm and 42mm respectively. The Q Control went on sale earlier this month, and looks more like a Moto 360 than a typical watch. Sadly, none of them include NFC or LTE.All third-gen watches are 30% from Fossil's website when you use the coupon code FOSSIL30 at checkout. Most variants of the Q Venture and Q Explorist become $178, and the Q Control (with silicone band) becomes $192. The offer ends on November 26.If you're looking for something cheaper, the previous-gen Q Marshal and Q Wander are on sale at Amazon, both for $137.50. Keep in mind that neither watch has a fully round display - they have Moto 360-style 'flat tires.' We previously reviewed both watches here.You can grab the third-gen watches from Fossil's website at the link below. Remember to use the code at checkout!
The Baselworld trade show, held each Spring in Basel, Switzerland, is a showcase of the latest and greatest that watch and jewelry brands have to offer. This year, we've seen several new Android Wear smartwatches at the show - from the Movado Connect to the Misfit Vapor. Fossil has announced two new wearables at the event.
Fossil has officially given the Android Wear-powered device that it's making in conjunction with Intel a name—the Q Founder.