Abstract: The Fossil Gen 5 features cutting edge hardware and provides the best Wear OS experience to date. It's a tad pricey, but you can't beat it in this space.Source: Fossil Gen 5 review...
Stylish, premium stainless-steel frame, More RAM makes a difference, Customizable battery modes
Feels limited compared to Samsung's and Apple's smartwatches, No offline Spotify playback, Wear OS stutters sometimes
Fossil's Gen 5 smartwatch is a solid Wear OS smartwatch. The increased RAM has made a noticeable difference in app launch times and overall performance. Battery life is still abysmal, but customizable battery modes mean you can prioritize the apps you wan...
I mentioned earlier that Wear OS is the best of a bad situation, but the Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch is the best of Wear OS. It has a sophisticated design that makes it look like a real watch, one that you'd actually want to be seen wearing.The downsides are...
Abstract: Wear OS, formerly known as Android Wear, is an interesting platform to say the least. In theory it's the best and smartest stuff you could put on your wrist. In practice, it's a gamble.While the software has advanced over the generations, the hardware...
Abstract: There's no getting around the fact that Wear OS as a platform hasn't evolved much in recent years, mostly because Google and Qualcomm, as the two major players powering it, don't seem invested. It's not dead, though, because companies like Fossil are tryi...
Crisp, bright display, Plenty of great watch faces preinstalled, Useful custom battery modes, GPS, NFC, and heart rate sensor, Accurate fitness tracking, Built-in speaker is very useful
So-so battery, but better than average
The Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch is the best Wear OS watch you can buy. It delivers in nearly every area — performance, aesthetics, and customizability. I just wish the watch lasted longer on a charge without turning sensors on and off, though that seems like...
