Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Garmin MARQ Golfer. 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 745 vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.8 mm 46 mm
Height 43.8 mm 46 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 47 g 88 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor, voice instructions
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium/ceramic
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Titanium
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm 135-205 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Jacquard-weave nylon
Band Colour Black Tritone green
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
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 745 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Included Accessories USB cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (pine green), 3 Approach CT10 club tracking sensors
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
Other projects: