Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.1 mm -
Weight 94 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, 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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging 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 Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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