Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 95 g -
Body Details - With silicone band: 73 g
Case only: 50 g
Body Material Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Case Size 46 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Brushed titanium | Titanium Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Band Type Band Vented bracelet
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 132-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Butterfly
Band Material Silicone rubber Titanium
Band Colour - Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
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
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Adventurer Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor Silicon wristband, 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 -
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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