ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin MARQ Athlete

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q vs. Garmin MARQ Athlete Comparison Chart
GENERAL ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width - 46 mm
Height - 46 mm
Depth - 14.1 mm
Weight - 94 g
Body Details Band: 77 g -
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, silicone
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Sensors 6-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, phone unlocking 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 Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" 1.2"
Pixel Density 278 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Gunmetal -
BAND ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Band Type Link bracelet Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material Stainless steel Silicone
Band Colour Gunmetal | Dark blue -
STORAGE ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Manufacturer Qualcomm -
CPU Type Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz -
BATTERY ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 24 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)
Recharge Time 1 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenWatch 2 WI501Q Garmin MARQ Athlete
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Message, Voice Command, Alarm Clock, Google Maps Navigation, Google Now Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IP67 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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