Garmin MARQ Driver vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Driver and Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire. 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. Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 51 mm
Height 46 mm 51 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 128 g 66 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details - Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 127-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
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 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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