Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.1 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 94 g 60 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
Battery Life 12 day(s) 59 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
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin fēnix 6S Solar
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 Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
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