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Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HR vs Samsung Electronics Gear Sport

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Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HRSamsung Electronics Gear Sport
Title Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Smoke (Model: FTW4024)Samsung Gear Sport Smartwatch (Bluetooth), Black, SM-R600NZKAXAR – US Version with Warranty
Model Fossil
Gen 5 Carlyle HR
Samsung Electronics
Gear Sport

Basic Info

Suggested Price $295.00$199.00
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Release Nov 2019Jan 2019

Overview

DescriptionTrain like a pro with this 44mm Fossil Carlyle HR smartwatch. Bluetooth functionality enables syncing with your smartphone, while the internal storage lets you work out with your favorite tunes. This swimproof Fossil Carlyle HR smartwatch features GPS to track your activity outdoors, and the heart monitor keeps tabs on your cardiac rate.Enhance your routine with this Samsung Gear Sport smart watch. Its 1.2-inch display keeps notifications readable while you're exercising, and its integrated Samsung Pay system lets you make purchases without your wallet. This Samsung Gear Sport smart watch is water-resistant up to 50m, so you can track workouts at the pool.
Top Features
  • 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
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
  • Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google work with iPhone and Android Phones ; Circumference: 200+/ 5mm
  • Heart Rate & Activity Tracking using Google Fit; Built in GPS for distance tracking; Swimproof design 3ATM; 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
  • Case size: 44mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; Screen Size: 1.28" display with 416x416 resolution; touchscreen functionality; Connectivity: Bluetooth(R) 4.1 Low Energy and Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n; wireless syncing; imported
  • Gear Sport is swim ready and water resistant up to 50 meters/5ATM
  • Get accurate, all day fitness tracking, easy calorie entry and personal coaching
  • With Samsung Pay NFC compatibility, easily make a payment from your wrist
  • Check your updates and receive and reply to calls and texts with a turn of the bezel; Wi Fi : 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.Main Display Size:1.2 inch

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.1 (out of 222 reviews)3.6216 (out of 74 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.4 (out of 134 reviews)4.5 (out of 1875 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Much faster than gen 4
Rating: 5
I've been wearing fossil smart watches for 1.5 years and a hybrid smart watch for 2 years before that. I really liked the gen 4 and it was a difficult choice actually upgrading. The 5 is so much faster than the 4, that alone os worth the upgrade. The screen is slightly smaller, which was a little bit of a let down, but the case is also not as tall on my wrist, which is awesome. Overall, after almost a month, I'm very happy with the size, it gets knocked accidentally much less. I was expecting more changes to the sleep screen with the new chipset, and I was expecting a revolutionary change for the battery, based on the presser for the 3100 i read. In reality, i suppose i get about 7 more hours, so i wear it while I'm sleeping right now (to monitor my heart rate for fun). The speaker, is....much more awesome than i thought it'd be. Over all, solid product. Fossil watches are just gorgeous and i get compliments on it alot.
by Odin, wearer of watches on 2020-01-04T16:00:00

Amazing!
Rating: 5
its amazing , the watch has everything u need minus the ability to take pictures. Its auto text is more accurate then my galaxy s10e. REAL TIME NOTIFICATIONS!!!! Yea no more 2sec delays watch and fone pair vibration and sound per notification. Guarantee never to miss a notification.
by Bigsexy bry on 2020-05-28T17:00:00

Exactly what I wanted
Rating: 5
Very heavy and nice looking, does what I need it to, ( talk, text and music mostly) it's exactly as advertised. I LOVE everything about the Fossil, like alot. Alot of compliments "nice watch" I'm like "oh thanks! Its my new fossil!" Definitely recommend this product for anyone.
by Ty-Fune on SoundCloud on 2020-05-14T17:00:00

Solid Smartwatch
Rating: 5
As an iPhone user, I was looking for an alternative to the Apple Watch (I don't really care for the square look). This is an excellent watch that looks and feels amazing! It does all of what I need it to, aside from sending text messages directly from the watch. Not really a that big of a deal. I was concerned about battery life, but I've been getting about a 1.5 days with regular use on extended mode (checking texts, Google Fit, Spotify, etc.) Using Spotify and Strava during a marathon, it died after 5.5 hours (I guess I just need to run faster next time ). The display is beautiful. The interface is smooth and quick. For my first smartwatch, I'm very impressed with all the features that it offers.
by Harry D on 2019-12-24T16:00:00

Gen 5 with double memory vs last year's is only way to go
Rating: 5
I own the Gen 4 venture and it was a great smart watch but you could definitely tell it didn't have enough memory. It would lag and be unresponsive frequently. Since upgrading to the Gen 5 the difference is amazing. Plus the option to answer a phone call on the watch is a cool feature to have included as well. The battery lasts me all day for what I do. Which is usually just checking the time and doing a 30 minute exercise. I usually go to bed with about 25 to 50% battery left. People who complain that it is not good on battery on the first day they own it need to make sure they run all the updates for the system and Google play. After the initial setup the battery will start to show it's true usage.
by Ryan on 2019-12-26T16:00:00

My husband really like it. I bought it for Father's day gift
Rating: 5
My husband really like it. I bought it for Father's day gift. He never thought about it. Thanks Fossil for your very good product and rapid delivery service.
by Clasie on 2020-06-28T17:00:00

Great watch...
Rating: 5
It's a very good looking watch, received a lots compliments, works great with my pixel 4 xl, the battery is just ok, I wish It could have been better compared to other watches.
by Mario on 2019-12-23T16:00:00

The best WearOS smartwatch
Rating: 4
This is my 3rd Fossil smartwatch (4th smartwatch in total) and it is the best one yet. I've only used this with Android phones but it works very well. The reason for only 4 stars and not 5 is for two reasons: First minor reason, I prefer the look of the Gen 3 watches but that's just personal preference. The main reason for dropping a star is that I have had this for only a few weeks now and the dark metal color is starting to wear off on the bottom side of the strap, I assume where it rubs on my desk at work (see image where you can see it wearing off the clasp and some of the links). Having previously only own stainless-steel colored bands, which is not available for this Gen, I don't know if this has been a common issue for previous years where the smoke color was available. But it is disappointing to having this issue on a quality product after such a short time.
by AndyC on 2019-09-21T17:00:00

After five different fossil watches in the past 18 months...
Rating: 1
I cannot recommend them any longer. The charging rings come loose on the back of the new models, just like the last generation . models as well. When the rings come loose, you can no longer charge the watch. I am on the third 5th generation watch. Fossil is kind enough to replace them under warranty...but not refund me. I would not buy a watch from Fossil. I wear mine for spin class, for work and around the house. Treat it gently, clean the back before charging it etc...and still, the rings come loose.
by J. Underwood on 2019-12-01T16:00:00

Band already has wear marks after a week
Rating: 1
Got this as a replacement to my earlier model that could not be repaired and constantly reset. Did not want this darker color for exactly the reason I rate it low. Smoke color has rubbed off the bottom within a week. Now it has shiny spots on it. Very disatisfied with the quality of the finish. Watch seems to function ok but definitely would not have bought it if I didn't have a credit from my previous Fossil smart watch that failed. Smoke color looks nice but is am epic fail for function
by Kramerpower on 2019-12-24T16:00:00

Amazing watch
Rating: 5
I bought this watch in May, and used it for my entire internship, I love the clicky turn wheel, and every app that was preloaded into the watch. The notifications on my phone allow me to keep the ringtone off, and still get them without notifying everyone around me, and texting people on here is a breeze. I have gone swimming with this multiple times, and not had a single issue.
by Bigfoot1993 on 2018-08-27T17:00:00

Great watch
Rating: 5
Bought it with my note 10+ they work flawlessly together and it does everything I need it to do also it being water resistant is an added bonus. Only thing I changed was the band to a metal one they are more comfortable to me and look better
by Skw86 on 2019-09-11T17:00:00

Checked off all the boxes for me.
Rating: 5
I've been researching all the available fitness trackers on the market, trying to narrow the field down a bit to make an educated decision. I made a list of must-haves to assist me in the process. This one checked off all the boxes. I was leaving heavily towards the Fitbit Ionic, Garmin Forerunner 245, & Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro towards the end. So far, I'm very happy with my decision. I love how sporty it looks, how simple & intuitive it is to navigate with bezel or via touch on the fly, the all metal, yet lightweight build quality, and the ability to use it WITHOUT MY PHONE to listen to music on my earbuds & even pay at NFC enabled registers using Samsung Pay. Great device.
by on 2019-07-12T17:00:00

A sidekick for your phone!
Rating: 5
Having a gear sport is like having a sidekick for your phone. You view and reply to messages without pulling your phone out of your pocket. You can answer and decline calls as well. You can set reminders and track your fitness, which I think is really cool, I never get to skip a beat. Ultimately it is syncronized with your phone, so it makes your life easier.
by Jreynoso03 on 2018-08-01T17:00:00

Better than expected for fitness tracking.
Rating: 5
I was looking for something to replace my old fitness tracker. I hadn't thought to look at the Samsung gear initially but had recently read up on the gear sport which was more up my alley as far as needs. I don't really care about taking calls from my wrist so the fact that it doesn't have cellular isn't a big deal at all. I went with this over another specialized fitness tracker due to utility apps. I've been hiking and doing walks with the watch. GPS seems to be accurate and step counter seems to be more accurate that my previous tracker which would log steps while I was sitting and moving my arms around. The gear doesn't seem nearly as sensitive. Battery life is decent. I can get about 3 1/2 days with light use. When I use GPS regularly (every day, about 30-45 mins), It's been averaging about a day less. Even though it's smaller than the gear S3, this thing is still pretty large. I've always liked larger watches but it may be a bit much for women who want something small and discreet. There wasn't an option to order a specific band size and from looking at the back of this one, it's labeled as a large. Assuming that's what the "L" means. I'm by no means a small woman but I have slender wrists. This band fits nicely on the 2nd to last hole. If you're a very small woman or child, this large band may not fit even on the last hole. Overall, the quality and finish of the watch is awesome. The display is bright and the touch response is very good. It's easy to install and navigate through the apps. Being able to change the face displays is a fun feature. Plenty of free ones available and then pay ones if you want to go that route. The Spotify app on this watch is just sweet. I am a bit disappointed that I won't be able to use Samsung pay. It would be great if you could use it on other Samsung android devices outside of their flagships and also include the functionality on other manufacturer android phones. At any rate, it's not a deal breaker since it wasn't a main reason for purchasing. I'm loving this watch so far. Hoping it holds up for a while.
by ATXlife on 2017-11-19T16:00:00

Great
Rating: 5
I had bought this about 3 months ago. This is a great watch. They kind of had a bad things with battery draining earlier this week. But instead of writing a bad review like a lot of other people. I waited it out and boom its fixed.. Everything on here is extremely practical and its simplistic. The sleek design of it and the apps. It is fantastic watch. It is everything I wanted and more. I have already recommended this watch to people.
by SnoopDro on 2018-10-21T17:00:00

Sporty & Classy
Rating: 5
This watch is beyond all expectations. I have had android wear watches since 2014 (LG, Sony, and Motorola) This is my first samsung watch / my first experience with Tizen and so far its basically the same except for the lack of my "hey Google" commands.... which i never really used to begin with. Spotify/Downloading my playlists directly to my watch works flawlessly. Wifi connectivity is amazing, and has a great range. i can leave my phone (pixel) at my desk or in the gym locker and just have my watch and headphones on me and never miss anything when connected to wifi. The size/shape is perfect. I normally prefer a square face watch because of the fit when working out, but this watch is thin and has a rounded square shape which makes not feel like it is going to interfere with my wrist. also it is very light and feels great. The battery is great. i'm usually at 50% by the time i go to bed, and i have the screen always on. i am still getting used to the UI but so far its been easy.
by Bchickreny on 2017-12-25T16:00:00

Love this watch!!
Rating: 5
This is my first smart/fitness watch and I absolutely love it! I have read some reviews on poor battery life but in my opinion the battery life is actually quite well. I can go about three days before having to charge it (from what I hear that's much longer than an apple watch). As far as tracking, I use this watch everyday to run and regardless of running on a treadmill vs. outside it does a pretty good job! One caveat for running on a treadmill though is to make sure you turn off GPS or it will stop tracking. The only complaint I have about it is that I noticed the volume tends to be a bit lower than when I connect my wireless headphones to my phone. A volume control would be extremely beneficial! Other than that, highly recommend!
by CBoss21 on 2018-10-01T17:00:00

First smart watch and lovin it
Rating: 5
I bought the Samsung Gear sport watch as a spontaneous by but it has proven to be one of the most useful, stylish as well as convenient accessories. Also, I truly believe that it is one of Samsung's finest products. SI many watch faces that you can get free of charge or unsurpassed and the changing of the colors is spectacular. Quite honestly, I can't say enough good about the Samsung as well as their gear S3 sport smartwatch
by TallyChris on 2017-12-16T16:00:00

Looks good!!
Rating: 4
I got this along with Galaxy note 10. It has a great feature. But, functions aren't variable.
by Nox12 on 2019-08-26T17:00:00

All Features

Web ID9590346
releaseNov 2019Jan 2019
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
Display TypeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Case Size44 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Charging Interface(s)WirelessWireless
Touch ScreenYesYes
Clock DisplayYes
ColorSmoke with Smoke Stainless Steel BandBlack
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance98 feet164 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Product Depth0.47 inches0.5 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
Minimum Wrist Size8.07 inches
Mobile NotificationsYes
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Voice ActivatedYes
Band MaterialStainless steelSilicone
Global PositioningGPSGPS
Central Processing UnitQualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
Product Height1.73 inches1.8 inches
Product NameGen 5 Smartwatch 44mm Stainless SteelGear Sport Smartwatch 43mm
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width22 millimeters20 millimeters
Case ShapeRoundRound
BrandFossilSamsung
Bluetooth Version4.24.2
Color DisplayYesYes
Backlit DisplayYesNo
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 YearsNot Available
Usage Time36 hours96 hours
Built-In MicrophoneYes
SeriesCarlyle HRGear Sports
Case MaterialStainless steel
Case Thickness0.47 inches
Case Width1.73 inches
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Band TypeLink braceletStrap
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle PayGoogle Pay
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Color CategoryGrayBlack
Model NumberFTW4024SM-R600NZKAXAR
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 YearsNot Available
Additional Accessories IncludedUSB magnetic chargerPower adapter; wireless charging dock; small wrist strap
Operating SystemWear OSTizen
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorSmokeBlack
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inGoogle AssistantOther
ConditionNew
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating5ATM
Product Weight2.4 ounces
Dust ResistantYes
Battery Capacity300 milliampere hours
Battery TypeOther
Model FamilyGear
Rotating BezelYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size30 millimeters
Data Plan RequiredYes
Band Length0.7874 inches
Processor Speed1 gigahertz
Replaceable BatteryNo
Adjustable BrightnessYes

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