Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 46 mm
Height 12.4 mm 46 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 50 g 95 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time 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 PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone rubber
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey -
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Battery Life 4 day(s) 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
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software - 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 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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