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7.5Display7.5
6.2Battery life6.2
8.3Health tracking8.3
8.2Sports & outdoor8.2
9.3Smart features9.3
6.8Build & durability6.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
MARQ Athlete (Gen 3)MARQ Aviator (Gen 3)
| MARQ Athlete (Gen 3) | MARQ Aviator (Gen 3) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 47 mm | = |
| Width | 47 mm | 47 mm | = |
| Thickness | 15 mm | 15 mm | = |
| Weight | 86 g | 86 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MARQ Athlete (Gen 3) better than MARQ Aviator (Gen 3)?
MARQ Athlete (Gen 3) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MARQ Aviator (Gen 3) better than MARQ Athlete (Gen 3)?
MARQ Aviator (Gen 3) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 86 g |
| Thickness | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Width | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | Yes |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire Crystal | Sapphire Crystal |
| Strap material | silicone rubber | Italian calfskin leather |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Rated dive depth | 40 m | 40 m |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 454 px | 454 px |
| Resolution (height) | 454 px | 454 px |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | 324 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 18 days | 18 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 7 days | 7 days |
| Battery saver mode | 24 days | 24 days |
| GPS battery life | 32 h | 32 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 26 h | 26 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary magnetic charger | Garmin proprietary magnetic charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Depth sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Offline maps | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 99 | 99 |
| Dive mode | Yes | Yes |
| LED flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
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