In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | WatchOS 7 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 14 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 46 mm | - |
| Height | 46 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.2 mm | - |
| Weight | 95 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 30.5 g |
| Body Material | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Domed sapphire crystal | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Titanium | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Brushed titanium | Titanium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone rubber | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 18 hours |
| 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 |
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| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor | Magnetic charging cable |
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| 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 | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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