Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 vívoactive 4 |
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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 | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 46 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Depth | 14.1 mm | 12.8 mm |
| Weight | 94 g | 50.5 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, silicone | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
| 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, 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 vívoactive 4 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Case Size | - | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Titanium | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | - | Polymer |
| Case Details | - | Black | Shadow grey |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 135-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | - | Black | Shadow grey |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 8 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 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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| 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, Garmion Connect IQ |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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