Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin MARQ Athlete. 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 Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 12 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 46 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 46 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 14.1 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 94 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Titanium, silicone |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | 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, UV index, Air Quality index | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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 |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | - |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Band Type | Nike 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 | Silicone |
Band Colour | Pure platinum/black | Summit white | Anthracite/black | Black | - |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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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) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, Nike+ Run Club, GymKit | 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 | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |