Xplora 3S vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xplora 3S 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

Xplora 3S vs. Garmin MARQ Adventurer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System RTOS -
Supported Host Device OS - iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 42 mm 46 mm
Height 56.5 mm 46 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 50 g 95 g
Body Material - Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Sky blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensors Accelerometer, G-sensor Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, steps taken 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
Features Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms 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 SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Technology GSM -
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type IPS - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.33" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Case Size - 46 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Brushed titanium | Titanium
BAND Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-213 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone rubber
CAMERA Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
STORAGE Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Storage Capacity 160 MB 32 GB
CPU Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
CPU Type MT2503A/E -
BATTERY Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Capacity 520 mAh -
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 5 hour(s) 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
Standby Time 72 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Xplora 3S Garmin MARQ Adventurer
Included Accessories - USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor
Preloaded Software Camera, Photo Gallery Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IP67 -
SAR Value 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1 m 100 m
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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