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Fossil (Model: FTW4016) vs Fossil FTW4025

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Fossil (Model: FTW4016)Fossil FTW4025
Title Fossil Men's Gen 4 Explorist HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Leather Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Brown (Model: FTW4016)Fossil Unisex 44MM Gen 5 Carlyle HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Silicone Touchscreen Smart Watch, Color: Black (Model: FTW4025)
Model Fossil
(Model: FTW4016)
Fossil
FTW4025

Basic Info

Suggested Price $289.00$295.00
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Release Feb 2019Nov 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.
Top Features
  • Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google work with iPhone and Android Phones
  • Heart Rate & Activity Tracking using Google Fit; Built-in GPS for distance tracking; Swimproof design 3ATM; Google Assistant built in - it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; Speed through checkout with your watch using Google Pay
  • This is one smart watch - receive smartphone notifications and app alerts, manage your calendar, control your music, download third party apps (your favorite ride-sharing or music apps), and customize your watch face; touchscreen functionality, built-in fitness tracker, microphone, music storage & controls, custom goal & alarm settings, calendar alerts, multiple time zones, weather, LED flashlight, wireless syncing
  • Estimated 24 hour battery life, based on usage plus 2 additional days in low-power mode; magnetic USB rapid charger included; charge up to 80% in under an hour
  • Classic Design. Modern Tech. This 45mm Explorist HR (Heart Rate) touchscreen smartwatch lets you track your heart rate, receive notifications, customize your dial and more; Case size: 45mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; easily change your watch band with quick release pins; imported
  • Compatibility: Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+
  • 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

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.7 (out of 274 reviews)4.0 (out of 258 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.1 (out of 106 reviews)
Latest Reviews

I would buy this product again n again
Rating: 5
I love my new purchase n does almost all the same as an iwatch except the data charge I incurred every month for past 2 years. Highly recommend product. Easy to use.
by Ang on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The first android smartwatch worth buying
Rating: 5
For me a smartwatch first has to be a watch I want to wear. I think all the android smartwatches until now have been too bulky for my taste. This smartwatch looks great on the arm, it also functions great too. Android wear is pretty well sorted out and the controls on this hardware are adequate. The battery life is not as good as other offerings but if you charge every night, and don't use the tilt to turn display, it's a non issue. I am excited to see the 5th gen, if all they did was give the battery life a serious boost and add a rotating bezel, I would be first in line.
by Frizzle Fry Frank on 2018-12-04T16:00:00

One of the best for wear 2.0
Rating: 5
This is a great watch and I have absolutely enjoyed wearing it. There are many pros and over the course of using it I have only one con. Pros: Improved battery- I keep wrist gestures on and brightness all the way up and the watch will last all day with about 15 percent left. Beautiful screen--vivid and sharp/picture backgrounds look great Messaging- replying is a breeze and looks more discrete than pulling out your phone. *customizable dials*- by far the best feature. I can choose what information is displaying on my watch at any moment. Con- No external speaker- the only bad thing is you can not complete calls with only the watch. The watch has a mic but no speaker and so if you make a call your phone will do the work but if you have headphones it can still make things easier when your busy.
by Taylor the gadget guy on 2018-12-11T16:00:00

Very nice smartwatch
Rating: 5
Very good, lightweighted. Fast charge but battery use up quite fast also. Excellent watch. I like the watch faces and NFC payment.
by Wingo on 2018-08-20T17:00:00

I would definitely buy this again
Rating: 5
So far it's been amazing and really easy to learn how to use, wish the battery lasted a bit longer, my days are pretty long here lately.
by Missi on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I LOVE this Smartwatch!!!!
Rating: 5
This Gen 4 Smartwatch Explorist HR Tan Leather watch is FANTASTIC! Easy to use, long battery life, and looks GREAT!!!! Love it!!!
by Teleng10 on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I love the watch!
Rating: 5
I use mine pretty much all day and use it a fair amount. I really don't see why people complain about the battery life. The watch looks really fashionable and works great.
by Micah on 2018-12-05T16:00:00

GEN 4 SMARTWATCH EXPLORIST HR BLUE / TAN LEATHER
Rating: 4
First time Fossil watch buyer of any kind. Overall aesthetics is great. Love the color combo. It took awhile to get delivered due to the COVID19 pandemic. I'm able to use my watch for a full 8 hrs. and some. I turned off the "Tilt to Wake" & "Always ON Screen" I either tap the screen or press the crown to wake up the watch. Not a big deal. Works for me and maybe not for others. Some people like to have the screen always on and it will definitely drain the battery. Pairing was easy and Setup was a breeze. So far so good. I've had it for 1 full week with no major hiccups. For the price I got it for, I can't complain too much.. I consider my purchase a good buy and we'll see how long this watch will last.
by EJ06 on 2020-05-14T17:00:00

Good purchase based on price
Rating: 4
Wanted a smart watch for some time. Had to restore the original settings twice but think it's working great now. Purchased a watchface application that has made me almost fall in love with the watch. Had the watch band been made for woman's wrist, I would have given the watch rating of 5. Will need to buy a different band because it's not small enough for my wrist. Like the charger a lot!
by Jeweliann on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I love the watch but battery life is not good
Rating: 4
I use mine for everyday useso I get better battery life. My wife uses hers for working out, kickboxing cardio. By the time the hour is over she only has 37% left. Not enough to make it to the end of the day. I'm thinking about returning hers but she really likes how the fuction work.
by Surfndive2 on 2020-05-06T17:00:00

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

All Features

Features45mm case 22mm interchangeable strap
Assembled Product Weight10 oz
releaseFeb 2019Nov 2019
Web ID9590347
SensorsAccelerometer
Display TypeAMOLED
Color DisplayYes
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Form FactorWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity
Battery SizeBuilt-in battery
Charging Interface(s)Wireless
Touch ScreenYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 Years
ColorBlack with Black Silicone Band
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance98 feet
RechargeableYes
Usage Time36 hours
Product Depth0.5 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B
SeriesCarlyle HR
Minimum Wrist Size8.07 inches
Alert TypeVibration
Case MaterialStainless steel
Case Thickness0.47 inches
Case Width1.73 inches
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Voice ActivatedYes
Band MaterialSilicone
Band TypeStrap
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle Pay
Clasp TypeBuckle
Global PositioningGPS
NFC TechnologyYes
Color CategoryGray
Model NumberFTW4025
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid
Water ResistantYes
Replaceable BatteryYes
Product Height1.7 inches
Product NameGen 5 Smartwatch 44mm Stainless Steel
Display ScreenYes
Band Width22 millimeters
Case ShapeRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 Years
BrandFossil
Additional Accessories IncludedUSB magnetic charger
Operating SystemWear OS
Vibration AlertYes
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatch

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