Last Updated on March 31, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Fossil GEN 4 Q venture is a fashion-focused smartwatch designed for women with its full specifications and features telling it all. Unlike the Gen 3, There is now Google pay, GPS, HRM, a more stylish design and a host of other additional features that set is apart as a classy companion for women. It was released in August 2018 and like the previous versions run on the Google Wear OS.

Fossil Gen 4 Q Venture Full Specifications

	Fossil Gen 4 Q Venture
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.5 / 5) Battery: (2.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.0 / 5) Features: (4.0 / 5) Price: (3.5 / 5) Average: (3.7 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Fossil Gen 4 Venture
Device type	Classic/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	Fossil Gen 3 Q Venture
Successor	Fossil Gen 5 Juliana
Released date	August, 2018
Ideal for	Women
DISPLAY
Display type	AMOLED
Display size	1.2 inch
Display resolution	390 x 390 px
Pixel density	--
Input type	Touchscreen plus 3 physical buttons
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	40 x 40 x 13 mm
Weight	--
Casing material	Stainless steel
Strap/band material	Leather Stainless steel straps
Bezel Material	Stainless steel
Strap size	18mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 3ATM
Swim-proof	Yes
Color(s)	Gold tone Rose Silver
MEMORY
RAM	0.5GB
Internal storage	4GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	No
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	No
Preloaded maps	No
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	__
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	No
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	Yes
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	No
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	No
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Ox.	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	No
Other sensors	__
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Wear OS
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	__
Battery life	Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: ~1 day
Charging type	Inductive charging magnet
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	No
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	Yes
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	Yes
MISC
Payment system	Google pay
Compatibility	Android 6.0 (excluding Go edition)+ iOS 10.0+
Companion app	Fossil Q app
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 18mm
Voice command	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Fossil Gen 4 Venture
	Straps
	Inductive charging magnet
	Quick start guide
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Fossil Gen 4 Venture Features

1. Design

The new Fossil Gen 4 Q venture has a very attractive design that sets it apart as a classy and elegant piece suitable for official and casual outings. The body is built for durability with stainless steel material, whereas the straps are interchangeable with 18mm straps width sizes. The watch faces can be customized as well to your choice letting you change your dial seamlessly.

The display quality is great. It features a bright full-color display which has a high resolution of 454 x 454 pixel. It’s touchscreen and features additional 3 physical buttons by the right side which allows for easy navigation of the 1.4-inch screen. The top 2 buttons can be customized in wear OS while the center button acts as the home button.

2. Battery

The battery life of Gen 4 Q Venture is not so great, however, it’s a little bit better than the Gen 3. It still runs the Qualcomm snapdragon wear 2100 which is considered outdated and drains the battery, though Qualcomm has announced a new version will be released soon. The battery is li-ion, on standby you should expect a battery life of about 2-3days while on mixed average usage it’s estimated to last the whole day.

The Gen 4 Q Venture battery can be charged simply by plugging the USB end to a low-power source, then place the smartwatch on the inductive charging magnet. It takes about 2-3 hours for the battery to be fully charged. To avoid damage to the device, it is recommended that you use only inductive chargers. Also do not use a USB hub, USB splitter, USB y-cable, battery pack or other peripheral devices to charge.

3. Media

The Gen 4 Q Venture is fun-packed. It comes with 4GB internal storage space that lets you store your favorite tracks and other files that you can listen to via a Bluetooth enabled earbud on the go while working out, in the office or just recreating.

Also available is a microphone that comes handy in performing a number of tasks simply by using your voice

4. Water Resistance/Protection

Fossil Gen 4 Q Venture is certified 3ATM which means it is water-resistant up to 30 meters underwater. It is safe to wear this under the rain, to the shower and even to the pool for those that wish to track their swimming activities.

5. Activity/Fitness tracking

The Gen 4 Q Venture comes with all the standard sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope and heart rate monitor (HRM) these are capable of tracking various activities such as monitoring your heart rate variation, calories burned, calories consumed, steps and distance covered.

The Gen 4 Q Venture, unlike the previous versions, comes with an inbuilt GPS sensor that is able to track outdoor activities such as distance, routes, and locations.

6. Notifications & Application

The Gen 4 Q Venture comes with a Bluetooth smart v4.1 LE which when paired with a compatible smartphone syncs effortlessly to enable notifications alert as they arrive. Notifications include;

The Gen 4 Venture comes with a rose-gold stainless strap that is interchangeable with any 18mm strap of your choice. Besides this, the watch faces can also be customized to your choice. You can set the watch face to your favorite photo.

The Gen 4 Q Venture has a LED flashlight that you can use to illuminate dark spaces.

The Gen 4 Q Venture is compatible with android 4.4 (excluding Go edition) or later and iOS 9.3 or later.

Unlike previous versions, The Gen 4 Venture now has an NFC chip that powers Google Pay, a contactless payment system that lets you make payments on the go with just a swap.

The Gen 4 Q Venture has a loudspeaker and a microphone which lets you use the voice command feature for text and otherwise via Google assistant. Besides this, the Gen 4 is able to keep track of multiple time zones, your local time as well as other time zones. Also when you travel out to another country it automatically updates to the correct time of that country.

The three button on the right side of the Gen 4 can be customized. You can assign functions to the buttons based on the features you use most.

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