Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Fitbit Sense. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 46 mm | 40.38 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 40.38 mm |
| Depth | 14.1 mm | 12.45 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | - |
| Body Material | Titanium, silicone | Stainless steel, aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, 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, HR zones, breathing training function |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | FitBit Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
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| Case Shape | Round | Square |
| Bezel | Titanium | - |
| Case Details | - | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 140-220 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
| 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) |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FitBit Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
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