Garmin MARQ Golfer vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Golfer and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 Golfer vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 40 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 88 g 42 g
Body Material Titanium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor, voice instructions Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 156 x 156 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection Domed sapphire crystal Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Push buttons Push buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium/ceramic -
Case Details Titanium Deep orchid
BAND Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-205 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Jacquard-weave nylon Silicone
Band Colour Tritone green -
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 MB
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium Ion 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)
UltraTrac mode - up to 48 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Golfer Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable, silicone wrist strap (pine green), 3 Approach CT10 club tracking sensors Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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