In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Garmin Instinct 2S 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.
GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | 40 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 14.2 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 95 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
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 | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
Screen Protection | Domed sapphire crystal | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Case Size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Details | Brushed titanium | Titanium | Neo tropic |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone rubber | Silicone |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor | Charging/data 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 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |