In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Garmin Instinct 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 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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 14.2 mm | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 95 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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 |
Modes | - | Stealth mode |
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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 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 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 | 128 x 128 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Domed sapphire crystal | Power Glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Case Size | 46 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Details | Brushed titanium | Titanium | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone rubber | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 56 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 24 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Instinct 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 | - |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD-810 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |