Microsoft Band vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin MARQ Golfer. 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

Microsoft Band vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 46 mm
Height - 46 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 60 g 88 g
Body Material TPE Titanium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor, voice instructions
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium/ceramic
Case Details - Titanium
BAND Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Band Type - Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-205 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Jacquard-weave nylon
Band Colour - Tritone green
STORAGE Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Garmin MARQ Golfer
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (pine green), 3 Approach CT10 club tracking sensors
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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