Razer partners with Fossil to launch powerful Wear OS 3 smartwatch for gamers
Razer is one of the most beloved brands for gamers that targets absolutely everything from mobiles and mice, to mousepads, headphones and even chairs with haptic feedback. Only one Wear OS smartwatch was missing from the arsenal, and now they finally have it: the new Razer X Fossil Gen 6.
Note that this is not the first smartwach in itself from Razer, since the Nabu Watch arrived six years ago, much simpler. The new Razer X Fossil Gen 6 combines the cutting edge technology of the Fossil Gen 6 with a few customizations from Razer.
Razer X Fossil GEN 6 tech. Sheet
Razer X Fossil Gen 6
Screen
1.28 “circular AMOLED (326 ppi)
Processor
Snapdragon Wear 4100+
RAM
1 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
Operating system
Wear OS (compatible with iOS and Android)
Upgrade to Wear OS 3
Endurance
3 ATMs
Sensors
Heart rate with PPG, SpO2, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, altimeter, out-of-body IR, ambient light sensors
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC
Others
Microphone and speaker
Fast charge
Price
From $ 329
A Fossil Gen 6 with more colors
The Fossil Gen 6 is without a doubt one of the most advanced Wear OS smartwatches today, with enviable specifications. After all, this is the first smartwatch to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform, with 30% more performance and the promise of receiving the Wear OS 3 update soon.
With a 1.28-inch circular AMOLED display, the Fossil Gen 6 has a standard smartwatch look, except for the jagged crown design. The collaboration with Razer gives it a gamer touch in what is basically the same smartwatch except for two details: dials and bracelets in characteristic colors of the brand.
Specifically, the Razer X Fossil Gen 6 features three exclusive Razer dials (Analog, Text, and Chroma) in addition to, of course, being compatible with Razer’s Chrome RGB effects. It is also available in two interchangeable straps with the company logo: one green and the other black.
Inside, the Razer X Fossil Gen 6 retains the same technical specifications and features as the “non-gamer” model. a connected watch: heart rate, SpO2, accelerometer, GPS, compass, ambient light …
The connectivity of the Razer X Fossil Gen 6 is marked by Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, Wi-Fi and NFC, with microphone, speaker and fast charging. This is a Wear OS smartwatch that will be upgraded to Wear OS 3 in 2022.
Pricing and availability
The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 is a special limited edition, so only 1,337 units will be sold. Those who are interested can book it on its official website on January 10. Its price will be $ 329.
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