Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete and Garmin vívoactive 4S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 40 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.1 mm 12.7 mm
Weight 94 g 40 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
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, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.1"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 12 day(s) 7 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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Athlete Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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