Fitbit Versa vs. Garmin MARQ Athlete

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa and Garmin MARQ Athlete. 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 Versa vs. Garmin MARQ Athlete Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 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 40.6 mm 46 mm
Height 40.6 mm 46 mm
Lenght 256 mm -
Depth 11 mm 14.1 mm
Weight 40 g 94 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Titanium, silicone
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Sensors Heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, GPS via mobile 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, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 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 Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Square Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details Silver aluminium | Marina blue | Mulberry | Rose gold aluminium | Rose gold | Black aluminium | Black | Gunmetal -
BAND Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Lilac | Marina blue | Mulberry | Charcoal | Ruby red | Lavender | Grey | Peach | Periwinkle | Black | Charcoal black -
STORAGE Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
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)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa Garmin MARQ Athlete
Included Accessories Charging cradle, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging cable
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
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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