Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2)

Name: Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2)
Brand: Garmin

Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) is a GPS sports watch released in October 2022. Key specs: screen size 1.2″, AMOLED / OLED display, battery life (smartwatch mode) 16 days, GPS battery life 42 h.

7.0Score

Display5.3

Battery life5.8

Health tracking4.9

Sports & outdoor7.2

Smart features6.5

Build & durability8.1

price range$1,700–2,100

Full specifications

Released: October 2022
Type: GPS sports watch
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #291 of 796
Model numbers: MARQ Captain (Gen 2)MARQ Aviator (Gen 2)MARQ Adventurer (Gen 2)MARQ Golfer (Gen 2)

1.2″Screen size

YesAMOLED / OLED display

16 daysBattery life (smartwatch mode)

42 hGPS battery life

10 ATMWater resistance

84 gWeight

YesNFC payments

Spec guide

How it ranks among GPS sports watches of 2022

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.2″Bottom 16%Battery life (smartwatch mode) · 16 daysTop 35%GPS battery life · 42 hTop 43%Water resistance · 10 ATMTop 22%Weight · 84 gBottom 14%

Compared with GPS sports watches released in 2022. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other GPS sports watches

Why is MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) a good choice?

Pixel density: 325 ppibetter than 83% of GPS sports watches

Sport profiles: 99better than 76% of GPS sports watches

Weak points

Screen size: 1.2″worse than 95% of GPS sports watches

Specifications

Full specifications

Design & durability

Weight: 84 g
Case material: Titanium
Sapphire crystal: Yes
Lens / cover glass: domed sapphire crystal
Strap material: silicone rubber
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Water rating (maker): 10 ATM

Display

Screen size: 1.2″
Display technology: AMOLED
Panel: AMOLED
AMOLED / OLED display: Yes
Always-on display: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Resolution (width): 390 px
Resolution (height): 390 px
Pixel density: 325 ppi

Battery

Battery life (smartwatch mode): 16 days
Battery life with always-on display: 6 days
Battery saver mode: 21 days
GPS battery life: 42 h
GPS battery life (dual-band): 20 h
Battery type: Lithium ion
Wireless charging: No
Charging: Garmin proprietary magnetic charger

Health sensors

Optical heart rate: Yes
Blood oxygen (SpO2): Yes
Temperature sensor: Yes
HRV tracking: Yes
Sleep tracking: Yes
Sensors: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor

Sports & navigation