Garmin MARQ Driver vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Driver and Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar. 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 7S Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.7 mm -
Weight 128 g -
Body Details - With band: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
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, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium
BAND Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 108-182 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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