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Fossil Q Goodwin review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:?Battery life:180 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Fossil Q Goodwin Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Fossil Q Goodwin
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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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
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Score components

35%

4.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.2

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 96% of smartwatches
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 94%
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 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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Score components

24%

2.2

Health

21%

4.9

Fitness

16%

7.4

Battery

14%

4.1

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.2/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
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: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

4.2

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review + 1 video, average 8.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (8.0 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 8.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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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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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Fossil Q Goodwin

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 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
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Score components:

24%

2.2

Health

21%

4.9

Fitness

16%

7.4

Battery

14%

4.1

Smart features

12%

2.5

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

4.2
Reviews score
4.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.8
Heart rate monitor
no
This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor. 90.7% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 71.3% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
180 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 180 days on a charge, which is longer than 98.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Converted from the reported multi-month hybrid battery life.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery power
300 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 300 mAh battery, which is smaller than 51.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 6.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 59.8% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
?
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
?
Pixel density
?
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
N/A
Internal storage
0 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0 GB of internal storage, which is less than 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 23.5% of Smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Fossil Q Goodwin vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 173 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (180 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Converted from the reported multi-month hybrid battery life.
    180 days vs 7 days
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
    Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses rubber, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    rubber, leather, stainless steel vs silicone
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
    Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
  • 173 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (180 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Converted from the reported multi-month hybrid battery life.
    180 days vs 7 days
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses rubber, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    rubber, leather, stainless steel vs silicone
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 40.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.2/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    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: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.2

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review + 1 video, average 8.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (8.0 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 8.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.2 vs 7.0
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • 40.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.2/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    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: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    4.2

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review + 1 video, average 8.0/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.0: (8.0 × 2 + 8.0 × 3) ÷ 5 = 8.0. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.2 vs 7.0
  • 14.9% worse value for money
    Fossil Q Goodwin has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (6.76 vs 7.8).
    6.76 vs 7.76
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No heart rate monitor
    This smartwatch does not include a heart rate monitor, the average smartwatch does. 90.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 3 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2018 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    August 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No route support
    This smartwatch does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 54.4% of smartwatches support route support.
  • No live tracking
    This smartwatch does not support live tracking, the average smartwatch does. 89.5% of smartwatches support live tracking.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a button-cell battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Uses non-rechargeable coin-cell/button-cell battery.
    button-cell vs Li-Po
  • No battery indicator
    This smartwatch does not include a battery level indicator, the average smartwatch does. 97.8% of smartwatches include a battery level indicator.
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • 155 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (200 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    200 g vs 45 g
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • No touchscreen
    This smartwatch does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.5% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No passcode
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 70.4% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • No gesture control
    This smartwatch does not support gesture control, the average smartwatch does. 79.6% of smartwatches support gesture control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

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

7.0
That's the Watch
≈ estimated
06/11/2020
Hands-on review · design, sizing and battery life
Verdict
Fossil Q Goodwin looks like a classic watch with smart features, but its battery life falls short of the claim and the glass scratches.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
mregadget.wixsite.com
≈ estimated
01/05/2019
Owner review · Hybrid smartwatch
Verdict
The Fossil Q Goodwin is an elegant hybrid watch that suits people who want light notifications rather than a full smartwatch.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fossil Q Goodwin

  • Elegant, classic analogue watch design that suits both professional and casual attire.
  • Exceptional battery life (up to 12 months) using a standard CR2430 coin cell, eliminating the need for daily charging.
  • Discreet smart features, including subtle vibrations for notifications and activity tracking.
  • High build quality with a stainless steel case and a water resistance rating of 5 ATM (up to 50 metres).
  • Customisable physical buttons that can be programmed to control music, take photos, or find a misplaced phone.

What customers don't like about Fossil Q Goodwin

  • Limited notification detail; users must remember pre-assigned numbers for contacts since there is no digital display.
  • Basic fitness tracking that lacks advanced sensors like heart rate monitoring or built-in GPS.
  • Inconsistent app connectivity, with some users reporting occasional syncing issues or delays with the Fossil companion app.
  • Poor visibility in dark environments due to the lack of a backlight or strong luminescence.
  • Manual data syncing requirement, as the watch may not always update activity data in the background automatically.

Verdict

The Fossil Q Goodwin is a 44mm hybrid smartwatch that blends a classic analogue aesthetic with smart functionality, featuring a 5 ATM water-resistant stainless steel case and 22mm interchangeable straps. It operates on a CR2430 coin-cell battery, offering an impressive lifespan of up to 12 months without needing a charge, and uses Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy to sync with Android (5.0+) and iOS (9.0+) devices for step, calorie, and sleep tracking. Key pros include its discreet notification system via vibrating haptics and moving hands, a built-in accelerometer for fitness goals, and convenient remote features like music control and a smartphone camera shutter. However, it lacks a digital display and advanced sensors like GPS or heart rate monitoring, and its vibration motor may be too weak for some users to notice consistently.

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