Garmin Instinct vs. Garmin MARQ Captain

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin MARQ Captain. 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 Instinct vs. Garmin MARQ Captain Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45 mm 46 mm
Height 45 mm 46 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 53 g 95 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, silicone, ceramic
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp 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
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium/ceramic
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red -
BAND Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam -
STORAGE Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Garmin MARQ Captain
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! 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 MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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