Garmin MARQ Expedition vs. Fitbit Versa 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Expedition and Fitbit Versa 3. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Expedition vs. Fitbit Versa 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 46 mm 40.48 mm
Height 46 mm 40.48 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 12.35 mm
Weight 94 g -
Body Material Titanium, leather Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, 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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
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, breathing training function
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details - Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium
BAND Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour - Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Battery Life 12 day(s) 6 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)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Expedition Fitbit Versa 3
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+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 FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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