Garmin MARQ Driver vs. Garmin vívoactive 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Driver and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 vívoactive 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 45.1 mm
Height 46 mm 45.1 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 12.8 mm
Weight 128 g 50.5 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone, ceramic Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
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 Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Case Size - 45 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Shadow grey
BAND Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 135-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Shadow grey
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 12 day(s) 8 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 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Driver Garmin vívoactive 4
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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