Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Garmin Approach S12. 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 MARQ Adventurer vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43.7 mm
Height 46 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 95 g 34.1 g
Body Material Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass Accelerometer
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, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 46 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Brushed titanium | Titanium Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone rubber Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 70 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
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor Charging/data 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 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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