Fossil is one of the brands that continue to bet on Wear OS in their watches. The firm has several models available in Spain, which were updated with new functions in August. Now they present a new generation of their smartwatch, since the Fossil Gen 5E has already been introduced officially.
This new Fossil Gen 5E stands out for being launched in more sizes than previous generations of the brand, two this time. Its bezels are also smaller, although they leave us with somewhat lower performance, which also results in a lower price than previous generations.
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Technical characteristics Fossil Gen 5E
- screen:
- Technology: AMOLED.
- Size: 1.19 inches.
- Resolution: 328 x 328 pixels.
- Processor: Snapdragon Wear 3100.
- RAM: 1 GB.
- Internal storage: 4GB.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2 LE, WiFi, NFC, GPS
- Sensors: Altimeter, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Heart rate
- Dimensions: 44 x 44 x 12 mm.
- Drums:
- 24 hours of autonomy.
- Fast charge.
- Magnetic charge.
- Compatibility:
- Android 6 or higher.
- iOS 12 or higher.
- Others:
- Various battery modes.
- Music control from the watch.
- 3 ATM water resistance.
- Operating system: Wear OS.
The new generation of Fossil watches
One of the novelties in this new generation is the possibility of buying them in more sizes, since in addition to the 44 mm model, the brand launches one of 42 mm. This model has smaller bezels, which are what allow it to keep a screen as large as the 44mm. These Fossil Gen 5E use a 1.19-inch size AMOLED screen.
Snapdragon Wear 3100 is the processor used in the same. This new watch also has Bluetooth, WiFi and NFC, with support for mobile payments in it. The battery of the watch will give us 24 hours autonomy, as the brand itself says. In addition, it has fast charging and magnetic charging. To extend the life of this battery, there are several customizable modes.
In this new watch, we also find common functions for monitoring of activity. The Fossil Gen 5E has several sports modes, as well as the possibility of measuring the heart rate thanks to sensors on its back. In addition to having water resistance of up to 3 ATM. The watch also has a speaker and microphone that allows you to answer calls, as well as control Google Assistant.
Price and availability
For now, only the launch of the Fossil Gen 5E in the United States has been confirmed. The brand’s new watch is leaving to launch at a price of $ 249 regardless of the size chosen, or the model (seven different). A price that is lower than that of the previous generation, a reduction of 50 dollars compared to the previous model. We hope to have information about its launch in Spain soon.
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