Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Suunto Core

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Suunto Core. 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. Suunto Core Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 49.1 mm
Height 46 mm 49.1 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 95 g 64 g
Body Material Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration Time, speed, altitude, 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 Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ -
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Case Size 46 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Mineral glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Aluminium
Case Details Brushed titanium | Titanium Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone rubber Elastomer
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 12 day(s) 12 month(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
Regular usage - up to 12 months
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Adventurer Suunto Core
Included Accessories USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor -
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 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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