Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin Forerunner 30

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin Forerunner 30. 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 Forerunner 30 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 35.5 mm
Height 46 mm 40.7 mm
Depth 14.1 mm 13.4 mm
Weight 94 g 37.3 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
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, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence
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 VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 0.93"
Dimensions (WxH) - 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Rounded square
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details - Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 140-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Battery Life 12 day(s) 5 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 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 30
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging 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 Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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