In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Garmin Venu 2. 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 Venu 2 |
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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 | Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46 mm | 45.4 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 45.4 mm |
Depth | 14.2 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 95 g | 49 g |
Body Material | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration |
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, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, applications |
Vibrating Alert | 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 Venu 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Domed sapphire crystal | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Case Size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Details | Brushed titanium | Titanium | Black | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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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 | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone rubber | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Black | Granite blue |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
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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 11 days GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Adventurer | Garmin Venu 2 |
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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 | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Compliant Standards | - | FCC |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |