In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Aviator and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 7 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 14 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 46 mm | - |
| Height | 46 mm | - |
| Depth | 14.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 144 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 41.3 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, silicone, ceramic | Titanium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
| 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, 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, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GNSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 368 x 448 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Sapphire glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 44 mm |
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| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Titanium/ceramic | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | - | Space black titanium | Titanium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | Band | Leather link |
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| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 140-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Magnetic closure |
| Band Material | Silicone | Roux Granada leather |
| Band Colour | - | Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 18 hours |
| 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) |
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| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L |
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| Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Flight Logging, HSI Course Needle, Direct-to, Find My Watch, Race App | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
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