Fossil Q Marshal vs Motorola Moto 360 Sport

The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.

Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.

You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.

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The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.

A heart rate monitor can help show your fitness levels, enabling you to calculate a suitable intensity of exercise.

GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.

An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.

A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.

It tracks how far you travel.

It tracks how many steps you take throughout the day, allowing you to see how active you have been.

Your activity data is analysed to give you reports, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see how active you have been and to help you make improvements.

Measuring pace shows how much time it takes to travel one kilometer or one mile. For example, in running, a 4 minute kilometer would be a very good pace.

This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or if you are trying to lose weight. It can also help to boost your motivation.

The device syncs all of your data wirelessly, without the need for cables.

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It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.

The device can connect to WiFi.

The device automatically syncs your data when in range of your computer or smartphone.

802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

When your paired smartphone is running low on battery, the smartwatch will notify you.

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If you get a notification such as a call or message, the device will vibrate on your wrist or make a noise to alert you.

The device alerts you to incoming calls on your smartphone, and allows you extra control such as muting or rejecting the call.

The device has a feature that allows you to find your smartphone if you have misplaced it.

The device can wake you using vibration, so as not to disturb anyone else sleeping in the room.

With a stopwatch you can time yourself.