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Fossil Q Motion review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Battery life:180 daysScreen size:N/A inchHeart rate monitor:noGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:?

Fossil Q Motion Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Fossil Q Motion
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 71% of fitness trackers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 74%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

20%

6.4

Sports

20%

9.2

Battery

18%

5.6

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

7.7

Smart functions

8%

7.9

Wellness

4%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

9.0

Design

▼Worse than 62%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models

6.7

Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 75%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Fossil Q Motion

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

20%

6.4

Sports

20%

9.2

Battery

18%

5.6

Health

18%

4.0

Display

8%

7.7

Smart functions

8%

7.9

Wellness

4%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

9.0

Design

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Heart rate monitor
no
This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring. 64.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
no
This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate. 53% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 36.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 32.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
no
This fitness tracker supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 14.4% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 85.6% of fitness trackers.
no satellite positioning support.
GNSS bands supported
no
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.4% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.8% of fitness trackers support notifications.
vibration/LED alerts only.
Vibrating alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 14.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 40.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
no
This fitness tracker does not support achievements. 76.7% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
?
Coaching
no
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 36.4% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
4.1
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1 which is newer than in 52.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 2.3% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <9 m – >30 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 64.5% of fitness trackers.
NFC
no
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 11.8% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
180 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 180 days which is longer than that of 89% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 5.3% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
N/A
Power-saving battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
?
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Display
no
This fitness tracker does not have a display. 74.2% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
N/A
Display type
N/A
Screen resolution
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
yes
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 23.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Uses standard 18mm straps.
Band width
?
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Fossil Q Motion vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • 170 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (180 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    180 days vs 10 days
  • 37.5% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (15 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    15 g vs 24 g
  • 13 more stored activities
    This fitness tracker has more stored activities than the average fitness tracker (20 vs 7). The average fitness tracker stores 7 activities.
    20 vs 7
  • Removable battery
    This fitness tracker has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
    Uses a user-replaceable coin-cell battery.
  • Gesture control
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.6% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Camera remote control
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • 1 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (10 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    10 mm vs 11 mm
  • 13 more stored activities
    This fitness tracker has more stored activities than the average fitness tracker (20 vs 7). The average fitness tracker stores 7 activities.
    20 vs 7
  • 170 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (180 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    180 days vs 10 days
  • Removable battery
    This fitness tracker has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
    Uses a user-replaceable coin-cell battery.
  • Gesture control
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.6% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Camera remote control
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • 37.5% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (15 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    15 g vs 24 g
  • 1 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (10 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    10 mm vs 11 mm
  • No heart rate monitoring
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 63.9% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • Higher resting heart rate
    This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No shock resistance standard
    This fitness tracker meets a weaker shock resistance standard than the average fitness tracker (MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H). The average fitness tracker meets the MIL-STD-810H shock resistance standard.
    MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H
  • No exercise diary
    This fitness tracker does not have an exercise diary, while the average fitness tracker does. 91.6% of fitness trackers have an exercise diary.
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    This fitness tracker is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 64.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • 8.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models

    6.7

    Mark 6.8 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.3
  • 2.1% worse value for money
    Fossil Q Motion has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.9 vs 8.1).
    7.9 vs 8.07
  • 28.6% more expensive
    Fossil Q Motion is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£90 vs £70).
    £90 vs £70
  • No heart rate monitoring
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 63.9% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • Higher resting heart rate
    This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • No rechargeable battery
    This fitness tracker does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 87.6% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
    Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
  • No display
    This fitness tracker does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 73.9% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • No stopwatch
    This fitness tracker does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 60.5% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • No shock resistance standard
    This fitness tracker meets a weaker shock resistance standard than the average fitness tracker (MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H). The average fitness tracker meets the MIL-STD-810H shock resistance standard.
    MIL-STD-810G vs MIL-STD-810H
  • No exercise diary
    This fitness tracker does not have an exercise diary, while the average fitness tracker does. 91.6% of fitness trackers have an exercise diary.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    This fitness tracker is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 64.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No achievements
    This fitness tracker does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.4% of fitness trackers support achievements.
  • Ads in app
    This fitness tracker shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
FitNish
≈ estimated
18/11/2017
Hands-on review · strap, sync, alarm and daily use
Verdict
The Fossil Q Motion has a good build and a useful alarm, but the strap can come off and the face shape takes getting used to.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

3.8
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
03/03/2017
Lab test · Display-free tracker
Verdict
The Fossil Q Motion is a display-free band that counts steps and sleep, flashes LEDs for alerts, but is bulky, uncomfortable and has no sport modes.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fossil Q Motion

  • Sleek and stylish cylindrical design that resembles jewelry more than a traditional fitness tracker.
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting up to 6 months on a replaceable coin cell battery.
  • Fully waterproof up to 50 meters, making it suitable for swimming and showering.
  • Offers a variety of customizable 'smart tap' functions like controlling music or remote camera shutter.
  • Strong vibration motor for silent alarms and smartphone notifications.
  • Lightweight and robust build quality that is comfortable for all-day wear.

What customers don't like about Fossil Q Motion

  • The 'clip-in' strap design is often reported as insecure, frequently coming unclipped during sleep or exercise.
  • Lacks a display or watch face, meaning it cannot tell the time without checking a paired phone.
  • Cylindrical tracker is not removable to be worn as a pendant, unlike similar competitors like the Misfit Ray.
  • Data synchronization only occurs after manually opening the companion app.
  • Design and shape may not naturally flow with the wrist for all users, requiring some adjustment.
  • The sleep tracking feature lacks a detailed timeline to show exactly when deep or light sleep occurred.

Verdict

The Fossil Q Motion is a sleek, screenless fitness tracker featuring a cylindrical aluminum module and interchangeable silicone or leather straps. It tracks daily steps, distance, calories, and sleep quality, while offering smartphone notifications through haptic vibrations and a multi-colored LED indicator. Key technical specifications include 50-meter water resistance and a non-rechargeable CR2025 coin-cell battery that provides up to six months of life. Its main pros are the fashionable, jewelry-like design and 'Smart Tap' technology, which allows users to control music, find their phone, or trigger a remote camera shutter with simple taps. However, its primary cons include the lack of a heart rate monitor or GPS and a strap clipping mechanism that some users found prone to coming undone during intense activity or sleep.

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