Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Expedition and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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 Series 7 (GPS) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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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 Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
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 | - | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S7 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 Series 7 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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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 | - | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2473 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |