Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin Forerunner 245

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin Forerunner 245. 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 MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin Forerunner 245 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, ski, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 42.3 mm
Height 46 mm 42.3 mm
Depth 14.1 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 94 g 38.5 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
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 Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details - Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Grey | Merlot
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin Forerunner 245
Included Accessories Charging cable 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 Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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