Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist Compared

By Jude Simeone in Comparisons February 12, 2019

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You should expect nothing but class when notable names in the fashion industry such as Fossil or Michael Kors designs a smartwatch. Michael Kors and Fossil aren’t doing bad after all, they have released over the years some of the best smartwatches with scintillating designs and advanced features.

On this note we decided to compare two of their most recent, Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist specs and feature to find out what the differences are that separates these two and which is better.

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Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist Specs Compared

Michael Kors Access Runway

Fossil Gen 4 Explorist

EDITOR'S RATING

Design:	(4.5 / 5)
Battery:	(3.5 / 5)
Fitness tracking:	(4.5 / 5)
Features:	(4.5 / 5)
Price:	(4.0 / 5)
Average:	(4.2 / 5)

Design:	(4.5 / 5)
Battery:	(2.5 / 5)
Fitness tracking:	(4.0 / 5)
Features:	(4.0 / 5)
Price:	(3.0 / 5)
Average:	(3.6 / 5)

WHERE TO BUY

BUY AT AMAZON

BUY AT AMAZON

ABOUT DEVICE

Device name

Michael Kors Access Runway

Fossil Gen 4 Q Explorist

Device type

Classic smartwatch

Predessesor

Fossil Gen 4 Q Explorist

Successor

Released date

August, 2018

Ideal for

Unisex

Men, it will also look great on women.

DISPLAY

Display type

AMOLED

Display size

1.19 inches

1.4 inches

Screen resolution

390 x 390 pixels

454 x 454 pixels

Density

249 ppi

Input type

Touchscreen, 3 physical buttons

Touchscreen plus 3 physical buttons

Multi-touch

Yes

BODY

Shape

Circular

Dimension

41 x 41 x 11 mm

45 x 45 x 13 mm

Weight

24 grams (without strap)

Casing material

Stainless steel

Strap/band material

Stainless steel (Leather strap also available)

Leather (Silicone straps available)

Bezel Material

Band size

18mm

22 mm

Screen protection

Corning Gorilla glass

Scratch resistant glass

Waterproof Rating

Yes, 5ATM

Yes, 3ATM

Color(s)

Rose-tone, rose-gold and silver-tone

MEMORY

RAM

512MB

Internal storage

4 GB

Memory card slot

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth

Bluetooth v4.1

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes, A-GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO

CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY

Technology

None

SIM slot

Band

NOTIFICATIONS

Email alert

Yes

SMS alert

Yes

Calls alert

Yes

Event reminder

Yes

Weather forecast

Yes

Facebook notifacation

Yes

Twitter notification

Yes

Whatsapp notification

Yes

FITNESS TRACKING

Sleep tracking

Yes

Heart rate monitoring

Yes

Distance covered

Yes

Steps climbed

Yes

Calories burnt

Yes

Calories Consumption

Yes

MEDIA

Audio

mp3/mp4

Bluetooth music

Yes

Radio

Loudspeaker

Microphone

Yes

Camera

SENSORS

Pedometer

Yes

Accelerometer

Yes

Magnetometer

Heart rate monitor (HRM)

Yes

Barometer

Yes

Gyroscope

Yes

Ambient light

Yes

PLATFORM

Operating system (OS)

Google Wear OS 2.1

Chipset

Snapdragon Wear 2100

CPU

GPU

BATTERY

Type of battery

Non-removable Li-ion

Battery capacity

300 mAh

Battery life

Standby :2days+ , Mixed usage: 1day

Charging

USB based magnetic charging

Inductive charging magnet

Charging time

About 1 hour

MISC

Payment system

Google pay

Compatibility

Andriod 4.4 and later, iPhone 5 and IOS 9.3 and later

Android 4.4 (excluding Go edition) or later.
iOS 9.3 or later.

Companion app

Michael Kors app

Fossil Q App

Customizable watch face

Yes

Interchangeable band

Yes, 18mm

Yes, 22mm

Voice command

Yes

BOX CONTENTS

Michael Kors access runway

Fossil Gen 4 Q Explorist

Strap

USB based magnetic charging cable

Inductive charging magnet

User manual

PRICE COMPARED

Estimated Price

$295

$270

Where to Buy

BUY AT AMAZON

BUY AT AMAZON

READ ALSO

What are The Differences?

Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist Features compared

Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist: Design and Display

Michael Kors access runway and Fossil Gen 4 explorist look almost similar in the appearance, however the differences in the design between these two come in the sizes. While the Access Runway has a smaller 1.19 inches screen size, the Gen 4 explorist measures 1.4 inches. Both smartwatches have AMOLED powered display which is great. Beyond that, the Access Runway is slimmer than the Gen 4 explorist which makes it sleeker.

Stainless steel is used for the casing of these two, however while the Access Runway features a 18mm stainless steel straps with an option to change it with a silicone strap or any other strap, the Gen 4 Explorist has a 22mm leather strap with silicone straps serving as an alternative. It makes a whole lot of sense to say that the 18mm width straps of the Runway will be a perfect fit for women than the Gen Explorist.

Overall, these two have got really nice designs, there are no much differences though. However, the access Runway weighs less, not bulky compared to the Explorist making it a better choice for women while the Explorist will be a nicer fit for men.

Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist: Battery Life

The battery life of these two smartwatches is quiet impressive, both are powered by snapdragon 2100 which now has a newer version, Snapdragon 3100 which promises longer battery life for the next generation of smartwatches. On regular usage you should get up to a day of battery life with any of these two on a single charge, however the battery life of Michael Kors Access Runway should last a bit longer than the Explorist due to the smaller screen.

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Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist: Waterproof Rating

The waterproof rating on these two is great, while the Access Runway is certified 5ATM which means it will survive submersion in water up to 50 meters, Fossil Gen 4 Explorist is rated 3ATM, that’s water resistant up to 30 meters. This makes any of this a great choice for tracking your swimming activities even though the Access Runway has a higher rating.

Michael Kors Access Runway vs Fossil Gen 4 Explorist: Which is Better?

Any of this two would be a great choice to wear for any occasion and as well serve just fine in helping track your active life. These two are closely related, being that they both run on Wear OS, powered by Snapdragon and have almost same features.

However, making a choice will probably be based on the design which records some slight differences. In that regard we found, the Access Runway which is less thick, weighs less and has a smaller strap to be a better choice for women. On the other hand, Fossil Gen 4 Explorist looks bolder and bulkier making it a better choice for men.

Here is a summary;

MICHAEL KORS ACCESS RUNWAY	A classic smartwatch with premium design. A classy choice for women.
FOSSIL GEN 4 EXPLORIST	A classic smartwatch with fascinating design. A great choice for men.