Skagen Falster 2 vs Fossil Gen 4 Sport – Which is Better?

Last Updated on September 21, 2020 by Jude Simeone

In today’s squabble, it is Fossil vs Skagen, two top brands deepening their trade in the industry. We compare Skagen Falster 2 vs Fossil Gen 4 Sport. These two are some of the hottest smartwatches right now, both have fascinating designs with lots of interesting features, however in this comparison you will find out which of this sensation is a better choice. Fasten up because it’s going to be a rough ride.

Skagen falster 2 vs Fossil Gen 4 Sport Specifications Compared

	Skagen Falster 2	Fossil Gen 4 Sport
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.5 / 5) Battery: (3.4 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.0 / 5) Features: (4.1 / 5) Price: (3.8 / 5) Average: (4.0 / 5)	Design: (4.2 / 5) Battery: (3.0 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.1 / 5) Features: (4.3 / 5) Price: (3.6 / 5) Average: (3.8 / 5)
WHERE TO BUY	Check @ Amazon	Check at Amazon
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Skagen Falster 2	Fossil Gen 4 Sport
Device type	Fitness/Classic smartwatch	Sport/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	Skagen Falster	Fossil Gen 3 Sport (Q Control)
Successor	Skagen Falster 3	__
Released date	October, 2018	November, 2018
Ideal for	Unisex	Unisex
DISPLAY
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Display size	1.19 inch	1.2 inch (41mm) 1.3 inch (43mm)
Display resolution	_	390 x 390 pixel
Pixel density	_	--
Input type	Touchscreen, 3 physical buttons	Touchscreen 3 physical buttons (1 digital crown, 2 programmable)
Always-on	Yes	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular	Circular
Dimension	40 x 40 x 11 mm	43 x 43 x 12mm 41 x 41 x 11mm
Weight	_	--
Casing material	Stainless steel	Aluminum
Strap/band material	Silicone	Silicone
Bezel Material	Stainless steel	Ceramics
Strap size	20mm	22mm (43mm) 18mm (41mm)
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla glass
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 3ATM	Yes, 5ATM
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended	Yes
Color(s)	Green Red Yellow Rose-gold Gold-tone	Black Gray Red Green Blue
MEMORY
RAM	0.5GB	0.5GB
Internal storage	4GB	4GB
Memory card slot	No	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.1 LE	Bluetooth smart v4.2 LE
Bluetooth calling	No	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
GPS	GPS/GLONASS	Yes
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No	No
SIM	No	No
Band	No	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes	Yes
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
Event reminder	Yes	Yes
Weather	Yes	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No	No
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Steps	Yes	Yes
Floors climbed	No	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
Calories	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
Stress	No	Yes
VO2 Max.	No	Yes
Blood oxygen	No	No
Blood pressure	No	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	No	No
Swim tracking	Yes	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	No	No
Preloaded maps	No	No
On-screen workout modes	No	No
Triathlon mode	No	__
ECG Tracking	No	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes	Yes
Safety tracking	No	No
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
Loudspeaker	No	No
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera	No	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	No	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes	Yes
Compass	No	No
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Ambient light	Yes	Yes
Pulse Ox.	No	No
ECG	No	No
Thermometer	No	No
Other sensors	--	__
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Wear OS	Wear OS
Chipset	Snapdragon 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100
CPU	unknown	--
GPU	--	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	CR2032	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	unknown	__
Battery life	Standby: 3 days+ Mixed usage: 24hrs+	Standby:2 days+ Mixed usage: ~ 24 hrs
Charging type	USB cradle	Inductive charging magnet
Charging time	About 1-2 hours	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	No	Yes
Solar power	No	No
Rapid charging	No	Yes
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes	Yes
Music control	Yes	Yes
Find phone	Yes	Yes
Text response	Yes	__
MISC
Payment system	Google Pay	Google pay
Compatibility	Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition) iOS 10.0+	Android 6.0 (excluding Go edition)+ iOS 10.0+
Companion app	Skagen Connected	Fossil Q app
Customizable watch face	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 20mm	Yes, 22mm, 18mm
Voice command	Yes, Google Assistant	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Skagen Falster 2	Fossil Gen 4 Sport
	Straps	Straps
	USB cradle	Inductive charging magnet
	Quick start guide	Quick start guide
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Skagen falster 2 vs Fossil Gen 4 Sport Features Compared

• Design

These two smartwatches have some of the best designs, sophisticated and sleek. However, looking closer into minute details in the design, the Fossil Gen 4 sport 43mm case size is slightly bigger than Skagen Falster 2. However, the Falster 2 with 11mm thickness size is slimmer and off course sleeker than Fossil Gen 4 sport which is 12mm thick. Though, the Gen 4 sport is still slim compared to other high-end smartwatches.

Fossil Gen 4 sport has a richer display, it uses AMOLED while Skagen Falster 2 uses OLED which however consumes lesser power.

While Fossil Gen 4 sport has an aluminum casing, the Skagen Falster 2 is made of stainless steel which makes it heavier. Overall, Skagen Falster has a better design that looks more classy and elegant.

• Platform

Qualcomm recently released Snapdragon 3100 which replaced the outdated 2100 that lasted almost two years and was considered to be outdated. The new 3100 chip according to Qualcomm promises longer battery life and more accurate fitness tracking results. The Fossil Gen 4 sport is the second smartwatch being powered by the 3100 chip after Montblanc Summit 2. This, of course, gives the Gen 4 sport an advantage over Skagen Falster 2 which is powered by Snapdragon 2100 chip.

• Battery Life

Though Qualcomm had promised a longer battery life with Snapdragon 3100, that’s not so evident on the Gen 4 sport. Fossil says, battery life is approximately a day on regular usage. That leaves these two at par as far as battery life is concerned. However, Skagen Falster has a slightly longer battery life that exceeds a day easily. A great advantage over fossil Gen 4 sport.

Which Is Better?

Any of these two will make a great choice, however, buying options will be majorly based on the appearance. No doubt Skagen Falster 2 has a classy design, the Gen 4 sport looks quite simple and a more flexible fit for sporting and casual events

So for the avid fitness folk, the Gen 4 Sport is a better choice, it is lighter and has an appearance that suitably matches sporting events plus the Snapdragon 3100 advantage. Though you could still wear these to casual events which will most certainly add the needed prestige.

On the other hand, Skagen Falster 2 with a more classy and sophisticated design is the perfect choice for official events, but that doesn’t mean you can’t wear it during your early morning workout sessions. It is still a great choice in any scenario.

In summary,