Garmin MARQ Captain vs. Garmin Swim 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Captain and Garmin Swim 2. 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 Captain vs. Garmin Swim 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Running, swimming, cycling
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 42 mm
Height 46 mm 42 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 95 g 36 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, swimming metrics
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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details - Slate
BAND Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 129-197 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Slate
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
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)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Pool and OHR mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Captain Garmin Swim 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging 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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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