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Fossil FTW4025 vs Garmin Swim 2

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Fossil FTW4025Garmin Swim 2
Title Fossil Unisex 44MM Gen 5 Carlyle HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Silicone Touchscreen Smart Watch, Color: Black (Model: FTW4025)Garmin Swim 2, GPS Swimming Smartwatch for Pool and Open Water, Underwater Heart Rate, Records Distance, Pace, Stroke Count and Type, Slate Gray
Model Fossil
FTW4025
Garmin
Swim 2

Basic Info

Suggested Price $295.00$249.99
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Release Nov 2019

Overview

DescriptionIncrease productivity and keep time with this black Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HR smartwatch. The voice-activated Google Assistant feature responds to instructions through the integrated microphone, and the smart battery modes offer days of uptime. This Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HR smartwatch uses Wear OS by Google, letting you connect Android or iOS smartphones, while the water-resistant design boosts durability.Keep tabs on your health and fitness with this slate Garmin Swim 2 smartwatch. The activity-specific profiles monitor swimming activities for accurate performance data, while the GPS tracks your movements to analyze distance and speed during outdoor workouts. This Garmin Swim 2 smartwatch synchronizes with iOS and Android devices for calls and notifications.
Top Features
  • Smartwatches powered with wear OS by Google work with iPhone and Android phones
  • Extend your battery life for multiple days with new, smart Battery modes; magnetic USB rapid Charger included; charge UP to 80 percent in under an hour. Battery Life: 24 + Hr, Multi Day Modes (Based on usage)
  • Case size: 44mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; screen size: 1.28 inch
  • Heart rate and activity tracking using Google fit; Built in GPS for Distance tracking; swimproof design 3Atm; responses from Google assistant it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; speed through checkout with your watch using Google pay
  • This is one smart watch now with a speaker for Audible alerts and taking phone calls, Google assistant responses and more; Receive smartphone notifications and alerts; Microphone; Download third party apps with 8Gb of storage and 1G ram memory capacity
  • GPS swimming smartwatch for the pool and open water
  • Monitors underwater estimated wrist-based heart rate during swim activities
  • Pool swim mode: records distance, pace, stroke count, stroke type and SWOLF (gauges swimming efficiency)
  • Open-water swim mode: uses built-in GPS for swims in lakes, oceans or rivers; records distance, pace, stroke count, SWOLF, stroke rate and stroke distance
  • Offers advanced features for staying on pace, logging drills and more
  • Includes free online analysis, custom workout creation, storage and sharing on Garmin Connect online community
  • Connected features (paired with a compatible smartphone) include smart notifications and automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online community
  • Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, 13 hours in GPS and optical heart rate (ohr) mode and 72 hours in pool and ohr mode

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.0 (out of 258 reviews)5.0 (out of 1 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.1 (out of 106 reviews)5 (out of 2 reviews)
Latest Reviews

My wife loves it
Rating: 5
This product gives her everything she needs without loosing the fact that it is first and foremost a watch. She loves that she can customize her daily use and every watch face has a way to costumize it too. This was a great mothers day present. And she loved that it is big becauae she can see it easily without her glasses.
by TheHubby on 2020-05-20T17:00:00

This is one sexy watch!
Rating: 5
I love this watch I wear it every day and I love the way it looks in comparison to my other Fossil Watches. I only wear Fossil watches Rather that be smart, hybrid, or analog because I love them so much. The silicone band is easy to clean. 10/10.
by Linds on 2020-06-21T17:00:00

Beautiful Watch
Rating: 5
This is definitely the best Wear OS that's out right now. I love that this watch definitely looks like a watch. The watch is lightweight, runs very well, and comes loaded with lots of watchfaces. My favorite feature is the charging dock. No matter what way you plane it on the dock, the watch always charges.
by Rican D on 2019-12-23T16:00:00

Love it
Rating: 5
I love everything about this watch. How it looks. The functionality... such as heart rate monitoring, little speaker inside that channels my OK Google, the various watch faces, the quality of software, the ability to pay without pulling out my wallet or phone, the quality of screen,... It's all good.
by Family Pet on 2019-12-30T16:00:00

Loks great and works great
Rating: 5
More storage and faster processor and faster memory than my Gen 4 Explorist. Apps load fast and smooth on this one. GPS is good. Messaging is faster than before. Not as heavy as past watch. One issue is if I hold my watch near my ear, it makes a tiny ticking noise, for no reason. must be interference in the speaker. Still not bad enough to get less than 5 stars to me. Yes I can use either watch on my android without having to set them up every time I switch.
by TruXter on 2019-10-08T17:00:00

Great Google's Wear OS watch!
Rating: 5
This is a great watch that can morph from a fitness tracker (with a silicon strap and digital face - for example, Essential Digital) to a fashionable time piece (with a leather strap - for example Cauwsai Crazy Horse Pattern Leather Watch Strap - and a classic face - for example, Minimal Dressy); see the photos. The straps are as easy to exchange as the faces. It integrates smoothly with my Pixel 4 XL and the Google-based tools, and the battery life is acceptable as it easily survives a whole day with some spare energy left for a longer evening. The charge is contact-based, but very convenient to use. I have not used any energy saving modes yet, since so far I did not have a need for them. I owned several fitness trackers (Fitbit, TomTom) and I have LG Watch Sport, and this is by far the best smart watch that can double as a fitness tracker (or the other ways around). It is also a fashion item, and I would argue that it looks better than Apple Watch or Fitbit Versa. Just for clarity, I have been a Mac user since I remember, and I used iPhones until I discovered Google Fi. I like Apple's design philosophy, and I believe that they would not shy away from Fossil Gen 5 if they made it.
by jendrek on 2019-12-21T16:00:00

Love it
Rating: 5
Im really liking this watch i have a fitbit charge hr 2 before and wanted to find a watch it more features. pro: looks great charges fast has lots of customization was easy to sync with my pixel 3 cons: I can't get it to monitor my sleep (not sure if i need another app for that) 1 day battery life with all features on would like the band to have notches on the parts that hold down the band so it stay in place.
by Liz on 2019-12-20T16:00:00

I would buy this again this time for my wife.
Rating: 5
Love the features, it's comfortable I like how easy swapping out bands are and the options out there
by Detail83 on 2020-06-27T17:00:00

Love the watch, Wish the battery life was better
Rating: 4
Beautiful,fast and the most comfortable smartwatch I've ever had. My Huawei 2 had much better battery life. If you can find a software update to make the battery life better and it will be fantastic.
by Tech lover on 2019-12-21T16:00:00

The glass could be better
Rating: 3
I love the look and design of the Carlyle. I upgraded from a Skagen Falster 2 simply for the processor and a larger face. I've had the Skagen for some time now and had no issues. On the second day with my Gen 5 I noticed a damaged screen. I have a desk job and am not the most active. I've no clue what could have done it, but I would have imagined this latest watch would be more durable. Currently looking for repair solutions that won't cost more than the watch.
by Æ on 2019-12-27T16:00:00


Rating: 5

by Angelique on 2020-06-29T17:00:00

All Features

Web ID9590347
releaseNov 2019
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Display TypeAMOLEDMIP LCD
Color DisplayYesYes
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Battery SizeBuilt-in battery
Charging Interface(s)WirelessUSB
Touch ScreenYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 Years1 Year
ColorBlack with Black Silicone BandSlate With Silicone Band
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance98 feet170 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Usage Time36 hours
Product Depth0.5 inches0.45 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BNone
SeriesCarlyle HRSwim 2
Minimum Wrist Size8.07 inches5.08 inches
Alert TypeVibrationAudible
Case MaterialStainless steelPolymer
Case Thickness0.47 inches0.45 inches
Case Width1.73 inches1.65 inches
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Voice ActivatedYes
Band MaterialSiliconeSilicone
Band TypeStrapStrap
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle Pay
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Global PositioningGPSGLONASS
NFC TechnologyYes
Color CategoryGrayGray
Model NumberFTW4025010-02247-00
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Replaceable BatteryYes
Product Height1.7 inches1.65 inches
Product NameGen 5 Smartwatch 44mm Stainless SteelSwim 2 Smartwatch 42mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width22 millimeters
Case ShapeRoundRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 Years1 Year
BrandFossilGarmin
Additional Accessories IncludedUSB magnetic chargerCharging/data cable
Operating SystemWear OSGarmin
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
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Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Product Weight1.27 ounces
Case Size42 millimeters
Music PlayerYes
Product Width1.65 inches
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Maximum Wrist Size7.76 inches
Clock DisplayYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Model FamilyGarmin Swim 2
Mobile NotificationsYes
Screen MaterialGlass
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size26.3 millimeters
Maximum Operating Temperature140 degrees fahrenheit
Minimum Operating Temperature-4 degrees fahrenheit
Screen Resolution208 x 208
App CompatibleYes

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