Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45S 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

Garmin Forerunner 45S vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39.5 mm 46 mm
Height 39.5 mm 46 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 32 g 95 g
Body Material - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device 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 Calendar, Email, 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 Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details White | Iris | Black Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 124-185 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone rubber
Band Colour White | Iris | Black -
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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 Garmin Forerunner 45S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories Charging/data cable 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 - 2-year warranty
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