Last Updated on October 11, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Fossil has announced the Gen 5e which is set to be released early next month, It not a successor to Gen 5 that was released last year, but a lower-end version with fewer features for a cheaper price. The Gen 5e is still powered by Snapdragon 3100 chip despite the release of a more advanced Snapdragon 4100, it has a lower 4GB storage capacity compared to Gen 5 with 8GB. Beyond this, the Gen 5E is still a decent smartwatch that’s designed to track your active life, keep you connected to all that matters to you with multi-battery saver modes that allow you to go more than one day from a single charge. It comes in two sizes; 44mm and 42mm, and this post brings you the full specifications and features review of Fossil Gen 5E.

Fossil Gen 5E (44mm) Full Specifications

	Fossil Gen 5e (44mm)
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.5 / 5) Battery: (3.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.0 / 5) Features: (4.2 / 5) Price: (3.5 / 5) Average: (3.9 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Fossil Gen 5e (44mm)
Device type	Classic/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	Fossil Gen 4 Q Explorist
Successor	--
Released date	November, 2020
Ideal for	Men
DISPLAY
Display type	AMOLED (Always-on)
Display size	1.2 inches
Display resolution	416 x 416 pixels
Pixel density	328 ppi
Input type	Touchscreen plus 1 rotating crown
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	44 x 44 x 12 mm
Weight	--
Casing material	Stainless steel
Strap/band material	Stainless steel Leather Silicone
Bezel Material	Stainless steel
Strap size	22mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 3ATM
Swim-proof	Yes
Color(s)	Black steel/silicone Black steel/black steel Black steel/brown leather
MEMORY
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	4GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	Yes
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	Yes
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	Yes
Microphone	Yes
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	No
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Oximeter	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	No
Other sensors	__
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Wear OS
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	__
Battery life	Standby: 3 days+ Mixed usage: 1 day+
Charging type	Inductive charging magnet
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	Yes
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, 22mm
Voice command	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Fossil Gen 5e (44mm)
	Straps
	Inductive charging magnet
	Quick start guide
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	Official Site

Fossil Gen 5E Features

• Solid Design

The Gen 5e has a solid and durable design made of strong materials. It has a stainless steel case and straps that come in silicone, stainless steel, or leather straps. It comes in a 44mm or 42mm case size which is quite compact when compared to Galaxy Watch measuring 46mm. I don’t know the thickness size, but it doesn’t look bulky from the videos I watched. The straps measure 22mm for the 44mm and 18mm for the 42mm which are both interchangeable, so you can swap with any other band of your choice if you don’t like the ones that come with the watch. The Gen 5e is available in three variants; black with black steel straps, black with black silicone straps, and black with brown silicone straps, while the 42mm model comes in four variants; rose-gold/mesh steel, rose-gold/steel straps, rose-gold/silicone and two-tone.

Navigation on Gen 5e is through the single rotating button and touchscreen support unlike the Gen 5 that has three buttons. And there are lots of watch faces to choose from as well as other options from third-parties who make watch faces for Wear OS smartwatches.

Gen 5e is rated 3ATM which makes it waterproof up to 30 meters, you can wear it to the shower, pool and if you get caught up in the rain, it shouldn’t be a problem.

• Music Storage – Loudspeaker and Microphone

Like Gen 5, Gen 5e has a microphone and loudspeaker that allows you to make calls directly from this watch when it’s connected to a paired smartphone. You can answer and as well make calls directly from the Gen 5e. You can also play music aloud with the built-in speaker, and the microphone also allows you to access Google Assistant that enables you to carry out simple tasks simply with your voice.

Although Gen 5e has a lower 4GB storage capacity, it allows you to take your favorite tracks with you. You can also stream and save playlists from popular services such as Spotify.

• Fitness Tracking Features

Gen 5e is equipped with a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, inbuilt GPS, and gyroscope which enables it to track your heart rate, calories, sleep, sedentary reminders, steps, distance, and more. With inbuilt GPS, you can track outdoor activities like routes, locations, and pace. You will get access to third-party sports apps like Cardiogram, Nike Run Club, and more.



• Manage Notifications and Make Payment with Google Pay

Just like most smartwatches, the Gen 5e when paired with a compatible smartphone allows you to manage notifications received on the phone. The Wear OS app requires Android 6.0 or iOS 12.0 to setup notification for the Gen 5e. When you receive a notification, you get the alert and you can also reply to messages from the watch.

There’s Google Pay that allows you to make payment directly from Gen 5e in regions where this service is supported. You need to set this up with a debit card for it to work.

• 1 Day+ Battery Life and Multi-days With Battery Saver Modes

Gen 5e doesn’t have a very impressive battery life, especially when compared to Versa 3 and Active 2 which lasted multiple days from a single charge. It’ll last over a day and with the battery saver modes you can get more than a day battery life with some smart features deactivated.

• Snapdragon 3100 Powers Gen 5e

With the release of Snapdragon 4100 a few months back, Fossil smartwatch fans had expected a smartwatch powered by the new chip but that is not the case. And when you consider that Fossil and its subsidiaries released the most smartwatches under the Snapdragon 3100, it’s quite surprising that the Gen 5e is powered by the 3100 chip. Hopefully, the next smartwatch from the brand will be powered by the 4100 chip just like Ticwatch Pro 3.

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