Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Fitbit Versa 4. 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 Versa 4 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 46 mm | 40.5 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 40.5 mm |
Depth | 14.1 mm | 11.2 mm |
Weight | 94 g | - |
Body Material | Titanium, silicone | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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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, optical heart sensor, vibration motor |
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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 | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score |
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, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, 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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Square |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Details | - | Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | Up to 209 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | - | Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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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 |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm) |
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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 | Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |