Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Expedition and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 46 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 46 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 14.2 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | 94 g | 42 g |
Body Material | Titanium, leather | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Titanium | - |
Case Details | - | Deep orchid |
BAND | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-213 mm | 112-180 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
STORAGE | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin MARQ Expedition | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |