Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin MARQ Adventurer. 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 vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 46 mm
Height 43.4 mm 46 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 43 g 95 g
Body Material - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, 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, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration
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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, 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, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Titanium
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone rubber
Band Colour Black | White -
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories Charging cable USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ 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 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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