Garmin MARQ Aviator vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Aviator and Samsung Galaxy Watch5. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 46 mm 40.4 mm
Height 46 mm 39.3 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 9.8 mm
Weight 144 g 28.7 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Armor aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
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, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, bioimpedance sensor, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, BioActive sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise 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, 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 Reminder of hydration, snoring detection, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, Better Sleep, Samsung Smart Switch
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - SmartThings
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Bixby
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details - Graphite | Pink gold | Silver
BAND Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Graphite | Pink gold | Purple
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Storage Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.5 GB
RAM Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
RAM Size - 1.5 GB
CPU Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W920
Clock Speed - 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Capacity - 284 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 40 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
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Aviator Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Included Accessories Charging cable Wireless charging dock
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 Deezer, Google Maps, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.696 W/kg (limb), 0.275 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R900
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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