In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin Swim 2. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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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 | Running, swimming, cycling |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 14.1 mm | 11.4 mm |
Weight | 94 g | 36 g |
Body Material | Titanium, silicone | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, optical heart 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics |
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, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery |
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 Swim 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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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 | 208 x 208 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.04" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Details | - | Slate |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 129-197 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Slate |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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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 7 days GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s) Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Swim 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging 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 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |