Garmin MARQ Captain vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Captain and Garmin Approach S12. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Captain vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43.7 mm
Height 46 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 95 g 34.1 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
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 Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details - Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Slate grey
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 70 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 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Approach S12
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, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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