Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge 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 Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 46 mm
Height - 46 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 14.2 mm
Weight - 95 g
Body Material - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
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, respiratory rate, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling 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, SMS 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 Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone rubber
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 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
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID 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 Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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