Garmin MARQ Captain vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Captain and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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 Captain vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 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 95 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
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 Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details - Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 24 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)
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Captain Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Charging cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging 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 Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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