Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Suunto Core

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Suunto Core. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Suunto Core Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 49.1 mm
Height 46 mm 49.1 mm
Depth 14.1 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 94 g 64 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Composite
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, temperature
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Time, speed, altitude, 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 Dual time zone, alarm, timer, countdown timer, weather information, stopwatch timer, storm alarm
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT -
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Mineral glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Aluminium
Case Details - Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Elastomer
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Form Factor - CR2032
Battery Life 12 day(s) 12 month(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)
Regular usage - up to 12 months
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Suunto Core
Included Accessories 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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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