Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin MARQ Adventurer. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 46 mm
Height 40 mm 46 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 40.6 g 95 g
Body Material Stainless steel Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Music remote handling, find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, 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, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size 40 mm 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel Brushed titanium | Titanium
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone rubber
Band Colour Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology Lithium Ion -
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)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software Apple Pay 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 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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