Garmin MARQ Expedition vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Expedition and Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 Expedition vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 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 14.2 mm -
Weight 94 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Titanium, leather Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Titanium -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
CPU Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (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 Expedition Apple Watch Nike Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
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
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.7 W/kg (head), 1.5 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2476
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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