Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin MARQ Athlete

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze 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

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin MARQ Athlete Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 46 mm
Height - 46 mm
Depth - 14.1 mm
Weight 44 g 94 g
Body Material Stainless steel Titanium, silicone
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, sweatproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed 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, HR zones, PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, changeable frame 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, calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Gold | Gunmetal -
BAND Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-170 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Elastomer Silicone
Band Colour Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum -
STORAGE Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 5 day(s) 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 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Blaze Garmin MARQ Athlete
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 10 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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