Garmin MARQ Driver vs. Garmin Forerunner 45

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Driver and Garmin Forerunner 45. 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 Driver vs. Garmin Forerunner 45 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, 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 128 g 36 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, 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, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
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 -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details - Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
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 - Black | Lava red
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
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 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin Forerunner 45
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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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