Deciding on whether to buy a product like SKAGEN Falster 2 or perhaps FOSSIL Q Explorist HR? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SKAGEN Falster 2 vs FOSSIL Q Explorist HR

SKAGEN Falster 2 specs

SKAGEN Falster 2
 FOSSIL Q Explorist HR specs

FOSSIL Q Explorist HR
Type: Smartwatch

Type: Smartwatch

Operating system: Wear OS

Operating system: Wear OS

App store: Google Play

App store: Google Play

Strap material: Leather

Strap material: Silicone

Closure: Buckle

Closure: Buckle

FEATURES

FEATURES

Functionality: – Read texts & emails
– Smartphone notifications
– Contactless payment
– Music remote

Functionality: – Voice calling
– Smartphone notifications
– Contactless payment

Health tracking: – Heart rate
– Steps taken

Health tracking: – Heart rate
– Distance travelled

Weatherproofing: Water resistant

Weatherproofing: Water resistant up to 50 metres

Voice control: Yes

Voice control: Yes

Buttons: 3

WATCH FACE
WATCH FACE

Shape: Circle

Size: 1.6″

Display: Full colour screen

Shape: Circle

Touchscreen: Yes

Display: Full colour LED screen

CONNECTIVITY
Touchscreen: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Phone connection: – Bluetooth
– WiFi

Compatibility: – iOS (9.1 or later)
– Android (4.4 or later)

GPS: Yes

Phone connection: – Bluetooth
– WiFi

POWER
GPS: Yes

POWER

Battery type: Built-in rechargeable battery

Battery life: All day

Battery type: Built-in rechargeable battery

Charging method: Charging dock (supplied)

Battery life: Up to 2 days

Quick charge: 1 hour 30 minutes

Charging method: Wireless charging

GENERAL
Charge time: Up to 1 hour 30 minutes

Quick charge: 1 hour

Colour: – Face: Black
– Bezel: Black
– Strap: Black

GENERAL

Box contents: – Fossil Explorist FTW4018 Smartwatch
– Wireless charger
– Warranty
– Instructions

Dimensions: 200 x 45 x 12.5 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Brown & silver

Weight: 230 g

Box contents: Skagen Falster 2 Smartwatch

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Dimensions: 200 x 40 x 11 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 210 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £229

Price: £179

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SKAGEN Falster 2 or FOSSIL Q Explorist HR, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the products in the same category as SKAGEN Falster 2, which is the Smart watches category. Of these products the average price was £#DIV/0!, the most expensive was £ and the cheapest was just £. We then looked at the price of the in the same as the FOSSIL Q Explorist HR, which of course the average was £#DIV/0!, top price was £ and cheapest £.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from skagen and Fossil, the average was £235.00 for skagen, £201.00 for Fossil. The max for each was £249/£219 and minimum was £199/£179

Price analysis of SKAGEN Falster 2

Price analysis of FOSSIL Q Explorist HR

  • SKAGEN Falster 2
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Water resistant
  • Health & fitness tracking with heart rate monitor & GPS
  • Battery life: Up to 24 hours
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • Top features: – Upgrade your workouts with fitness tracking – Practicality in design – Google Play Store has hundreds of handy apps – Life of convenience with payments through the smartwatch – Google assistant lets you control the watch with your voice Upgrade your workoutsKnow how hard you’re working out with the Skagen Falster 2. The GPS and activity tracking shows where you’ve been and how many steps you’ve taken, so you can track your improvement. With the heart rate monitor you can keep an eye on how you’re doing throughout the workout.It’s swimproof too, so you can still enjoy swimming, or go for a run in the rain.Practicality in designThe high resolution of the watch face lets you see your most used apps clearly. It’ll also let you know when your phone receives a text, email, or app notification.The strap buckles like a normal watch, and is also interchangeable with others in the Falster range so you can change your style to match the occasion.Google Play StoreBrowse the Google Play Store to get the apps you want, directly on the Skagen Falster 2. You can also listen to music on your phone, and control it with the Falster 2. You’ll be able to change the volume, and switch tracks and playlists, without getting your smartphone out of your pocket.Life of convenienceMake shopping easier by linking the Falster 2 to your card. Just wave your hand over a card reader and the watch will make the payment for you. And you can easily spend the whole day out, as the battery will last from morning ’til night, and just an hour on charge will get it back to 80%.Google assistantAs convenient as the touchscreen is, sometimes you just don’t have a free hand. This won’t stop the Falster 2 being useful – say ‚ÄúOk Google‚Äù and the voice control will listen for instruction. Ask about the weather, set reminders, or get directions to that new restaurant – the Skagen Falster 2 is always ready to help.
  • Product codes: 4013496047400
  • FOSSIL Q Explorist HR
  • Voice commands / smartphone notifications
  • Water resistant
  • Health & fitness tracking with heart rate monitor & GPS
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • Top features: – Impressive design with full touchscreen display – Smartphone connection expands what the watch can do – Fitness tracking helps you stay motivated for workouts – Download apps and contactless payments Impressive designThe whole face of the Fossil Explorist FTW4018 Smartwatch is a touchscreen display, so you can customize the dials and reach your most used features with a single tap. The strap and watch face are interchangeable too, so you can mix it up to match your style.Smartphone connectionSync the Fossil Explorist HR to your smartphone with Bluetooth to receive notifications for texts, calls, emails, and apps straight to your wrist. With a simple ‚ÄúOK Google‚Äù, you can ask about the weather, set a reminder, get directions, and much more. While travelling, it’ll automatically update to match whatever time zone you find yourself in, so you’re always on time.Fitness trackingGet the most out of your workouts. Using GPS you can track your speed and distance, and your heart rate will also show on the screen for extra motivation. The Explorist is also swim-proof, so every workout is recorded accurately whether you’re in the gym or the pool.Downloadable appsYou can download apps directly onto the Fossil FTW4018. This really opens up what the Explorist can do – control your music, find somewhere to eat, or just play a game.Don’t reach for your wallet when you need to make a payment. Just wave your smart watch over the card machine, and the Fossil will make the payment just like a contactless card.
  • Product codes: 4013496045673

What’s better SKAGEN Falster 2 or FOSSIL Q Explorist HR?

There are obviously a number of differences between SKAGEN Falster 2 and FOSSIL Q Explorist HR, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £229 cost of SKAGEN Falster 2 is closer to the expectation you had than the £179 pricep point of FOSSIL Q Explorist HR.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SKAGEN Falster 2 and FOSSIL Q Explorist HR. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SKAGEN Falster 2 scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas FOSSIL Q Explorist HR scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Smart watches as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SKAGEN Falster 2



Rating:
8.63 out of
10