Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin MARQ Expedition. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 4 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 11 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 46 mm |
Height | 39.2 mm | 46 mm |
Depth | 11.8 mm | 14.2 mm |
Weight | 40.1 g | 94 g |
Body Material | Ceramic | Titanium, leather |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
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SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Back | Ceramic back | - |
Case Details | White ceramic | Grey ceramic | - |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 135-213 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | - |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Leather |
Band Colour | Soft white/pebble | Grey/black | - |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 12 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s) Training mode - up to 48 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Expedition |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Siri | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App |
SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |