It’s really tough to find any fault with the Fossil Q Grant and its very reasonable price. Heck, it’s a lot cheaper than most smartwatches out there. The Fossil Q Grant is a relatively cheap semi-smartwatch. It’s not that that there aren’t any other cheap semi-smartwatches out there, they just can’t compete with that the Q Grant can bring to the table.
As a semi-smartwatch, the Q Grant looks and works just like your typical analog watch. But what makes it on a league of its own is its build and design. Fossil is a watch manufacturer that’s known for their designs and it is clearly evident in the Q Grant. For just $135, you can have a stainless steel smartwatch with a gorgeous and elegant design.
Fossil also managed to put inside some amazing technologies inside the Q Grant. Features like the LED lights will notify you if your receive notifications from your phone. A vibration motor is also onboard which you can fully customize how long it vibrates when a notification comes in. there is the Bluetooth 4.1 LE so you can pair it with your iPhone or Android phone.
The Fossil Q Grant also acts as a solid activity trackers to the 3-axis accelerometer onboard. The watch can give you basic fitness information via the accompanied app which includes steps you’ve walked, distance covered and the amount of calories you’ve burned. There’s no advanced fitness monitoring here like sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring.
Fossil claims that the battery should be able to last for a week when used moderately. Charging the Q Grant is also very convenient thanks to its wireless charging feature and the wireless charger included in the package.
Product Features:
- Stainless Steel Casing with Elegant Design
- Built-in Activity Tracking
- Smart Alerts and Notifications
- Vibration
- LED Lights
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Compatible with iPhone and Android phones
Pros:
- Stylish design.
- Solid activity tracker.
- The accompanied app is easy to use.
- Customizable alerts and notifications.
Cons:
- No heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking.
- Android connectivity have some issues.
Conclusion:
It is very easy for the Fossil Q Grant to appeal to the budget-oriented people. With a price tag that sites below $150, you’ll get a great-looking smartwatch that should be enough to meet your needs. It receives customizable notifications from your phone really well save for the Android smartphones and a solid activity tracking system which gives you basic fitness information through the accompanied app.
Adorned with the signature design of the Fossil watches, the Q Grant is a great-looking all-around smartwatch that deserves a place on everyone's wrist.