Garmin Approach S42 vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Garmin MARQ Golfer. 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 Approach S42 vs. Garmin MARQ Golfer Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 46 mm
Height 43.4 mm 46 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 43 g 88 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses 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, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection - Domed sapphire crystal
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Titanium/ceramic
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Titanium
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 135-205 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Jacquard-weave nylon
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Tritone green
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
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 Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Garmin MARQ Golfer
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (pine green), 3 Approach CT10 club tracking sensors
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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