Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Fitbit Sense 2. 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 2 |
|---|
| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 46 mm | 40.5 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 40.5 mm |
| Depth | 14.1 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | - |
| Body Material | Titanium, silicone | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose |
| Modes | - | 40+ sports modes |
| 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 | Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm |
| 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 | - | Alexa built-in |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push button |
|---|
| CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Square |
| Bezel | Titanium | - |
| Case Back | - | Aluminium |
| Case Details | - | Platinum aluminum |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 129-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | - | Lunar white |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
|---|
| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| 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) |
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
| Recharge Time | - | 2 hours |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Sense 2 |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Alarm, FitBit Pay |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
