In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Aviator and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS). 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 Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | WatchOS 6 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 46 mm | 34 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 14.7 mm | 10.74 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 30.8 g |
| Body Material | Titanium, silicone, ceramic | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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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, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart 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, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle |
| 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, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
| DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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| CASE | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Bezel | Titanium/ceramic | - |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | - | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | White | Black | Pink sand |
| STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | S5 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Aviator | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Series 5 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
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