Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Suunto Vertical. 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 | Suunto Vertical |
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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 | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46 mm | 49 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 49 mm |
Depth | 14.1 mm | 13.6 mm |
Weight | 94 g | 74 g |
Body Material | Titanium, silicone | Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth |
Modes | - | 95+ sport modes |
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 display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.4" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | Titanium |
Case Details | - | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 125-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 60 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) |
Watch mode - up to 60 day Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Athlete | Suunto Vertical |
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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 | Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |