Fossil Explorist vs. Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Fitbit Alta HR vs. Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch 8

 
Explorist
Forerunner 235
Alta HR
Band
Watch 8
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Basic Info

Suggested Price$255$299.99$150$200$499
Release20182017201720142022

Activity & Fitness

Calories
Cycling (Bicycling)
Distance
Heart
Oxygen
Sleep
Steps
Swim

Battery

Duration24 hours9 days7 days2 days18 hrs
Rechargeable

Compatibility

Android
iOS
Windows Phone
MacNA
WindowsNA

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Cellular
GPS
NFC
Wi-Fi

Display

Color
Resolution454 x454215 x 180128 x 36320 x 106340 x 272 or 390 x 312
Size1.4 inches1.23 inches1.4 inches1.37 inches1.5 inches or 1.65 inches
Touch
TypeAMOLEDMIPOLEDCapacitative TFTAMOLED

Functions

Audio Speaker
Clock
Phone
Vibration
Voice

Hardware

Accelerometer
Barometer or Altimeter
Ultraviolet Sensor
Water ResistanceIP675 ATMIP675 ATM

Notifications

Phone
Emails
Texts

Software

Operating SystemWear OSNAWatchOS 9
Apps
Music

All Wearables