Garmin MARQ Adventurer vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Adventurer and Polar Unite. 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 MARQ Adventurer vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, climbing -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 43.4 mm
Height 46 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 95 g 32 g
Body Material Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope, 3-axis electronic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Case Size 46 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details Brushed titanium | Titanium -
BAND Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone rubber Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Blue | Pink | White
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 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
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Adventurer Polar Unite
Included Accessories USB charging cable, charging cable, wireless temperature sensor Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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