Published: 2022-01-05, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Smartwatches don't have to look like the Apple Watch, with smooth, rounded edges and few to no physical controls. Fossil's Gen 6 watch packs loads of communication, entertainment, and fitness functionality into an attractive round case with a physical cro...
Full-color AOD screen, New health sensors make a big difference, Sleep tracking works perfectly, Excellent battery life, Super-fast charging
The onboarding process is very bad, Lacks a proper companion app, Wear OS 2 holds the hardware back, Performance is hit or miss, Crown gets in the way when working out
$299 at Amazon$299 at Best Buy$299 at FossilWe may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.ViewClose Comments (4)OpinionsFossilNicholas SutrichNick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to...
Published: 2021-08-30, Author: Michael , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The newest smartwatch from Fossil promises to run longer and faster than ever before, but it'll do so without the latest iteration of Google's Wear OS. On Monday, Fossil introduced its Gen 6 touch-screen smartwatches, an upgrade from 2019's Gen 5 Model. T...
Abstract: The Gen 6 smart watch from Fossil has a 44mm wide screen and is stated to run for 24 hours plus between charges. I pushed this and got just over 32 hours but it will always depend on what you do with it and if the screen is always on or not.It comes wit...
Published: 2021-10-28, Author: David , review by: techradar.com
Sleek design, Fast speeds and smooth navigation, Great display
Short battery life, Wear OS 3 not coming until 2022, Little changed from predecessor
The Fossil Gen 6 is a powerful smartwatch that will run the new Wear OS 3 in 2022, so it's already easier to recommend than older devices stuck using aged software. But until it has the new operating system update, the watch doesn't have enough to disting...
Published: 2021-10-28, Author: Michael , review by: wareable.com
Typically great Fossil look, Zippy performance, Reliable real-time heart rate, Improved sports tracking
Wear OS 2 just isn't great, Battery life bad with always-on mode, Sleep data didn't sync to Google Fit, Wear OS 3 upgrade timeline unclear
The Fossil Gen 6 like the Gen smartwatches that came before it does not disappoint on the looks front. The boost in performance and added SpO2 sensor are welcomed, while existing sensors feel more reliable than they were previously. There's some familiar...
