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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer | 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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Gold | Gunmetal | - |
BAND | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin MARQ Athlete |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging cable |
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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 | - |