Garmin MARQ Captain vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Captain and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43.4 mm
Height 46 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 95 g 32 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
BAND Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
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)
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Captain Polar Unite
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 Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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