Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 Athlete vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.1 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 94 g 44 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart 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, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details - Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data 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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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