Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46 mm | - |
Height | 46 mm | - |
Depth | 14.1 mm | - |
Weight | 94 g | - |
Body Details | - | With silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
Body Material | Titanium, silicone | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, 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/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Power Sapphire |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | Titanium |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Vented bracelet |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 132-215 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Butterfly |
Band Material | Silicone | Titanium |
Band Colour | - | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 18 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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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 | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |