Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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.
| GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 46 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 43.6 mm |
| Depth | 14.1 mm | 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 51 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, silicone | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope |
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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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
| 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Indirect |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Case Size | - | 43 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Titanium | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Details | - | Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 125-190 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
| Band Colour | - | Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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| Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 10 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 Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin Venu 2 Plus |
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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 | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
| SAR Value | - | 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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