Garmin MARQ Driver vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Driver and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Driver vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport 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 128 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material Silicone Roux Granada leather
Band Colour - Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 18 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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Driver Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
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 Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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