Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 95 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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 Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
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 Domed sapphire crystal Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 46 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Stainless steel
Case Details Brushed titanium | Titanium Slate grey
BAND Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone rubber Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 32 GB 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 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
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor 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 100 m 100 m
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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