Garmin MARQ Aviator vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Aviator and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Aviator vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 40 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 144 g 43 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details - Neo tropic
BAND Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 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 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Aviator Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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, Flight Logging, HSI Course Needle, Direct-to, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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