Abstract: There's no getting around the fact that Wear OS as a platform hasn't evolved much in recent years, mostly because Google and Qualcomm, as the two major players powering it, don't seem invested. It's not dead, though, because companies like Fossil are tryi...
Crisp, bright display, Plenty of great watch faces preinstalled, Useful custom battery modes, GPS, NFC, and heart rate sensor, Accurate fitness tracking, Built-in speaker is very useful
So-so battery, but better than average
The Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch is the best Wear OS watch you can buy. It delivers in nearly every area — performance, aesthetics, and customizability. I just wish the watch lasted longer on a charge without turning sensors on and off, though that seems like...
You can change the straps on the watch to give it a new look, There's a cardiogram app on the watch that lets you monitor how your heart rate changes, The watch is waterproof and can be worn when showering or swimming (but it won't track swimming), You ca
It's slow to start up, The battery doesn't last as long as competitors
Stylish and simple to use, this is a great smartwatch that builds on previous features with a speaker so you can get audible replies, play music and even get navigation all from your wrist. It's expensive and still has limited functionality for iPhone use...
Abstract: Wear OS hardware that's genuinely interesting is hard to come by these days, but the Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch stands out as something special. Source: Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch review: Wear OS at its finest...
Lightweight and comfortable to wear, Extra RAM bodes well for performance, NFC and GPS, External speaker
Battery life is OK at best, Display brightness is too dim
Going into this review, I fully expected the Fossil Gen 5 to be another throwaway Wear OS watch that served no purpose other than to keep the platform afloat while Google figures out what in the hell it wants to do with it.However, I came out of the other...
