Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Garmin Marq Watch Adventurer GPS Smartwatch

Garmin pride themselves in designing products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. They want each of their customers to make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions without the worry that their timepiece can’t keep up. With customer centric focus leading their designs, Garmin wrist watches remain a staple in any timepiece collection and remain ahead of the curve in the smartwatch industry.

 

In this blog we’re taking the Fenix 6 Pro and the Marq Adventurer GPS head to head to see which comes out on top in terms of usability, performance and overall features. Read on to discover whether the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro or Marq Adventurer GPS is the smartwatch for you. 

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro

Push new limits and explore new challenges with the Garmin Fenix Pro 6. The multipurpose wrist watch adds mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts in this selection of premium smartwatches - so you can take any challenge in stride. 

 

The rugged yet sophisticated design of the Fenix Pro 6 features a large 1.3” display that is 18% larger than the Fenix models that came before it. It has also been tested to U.S. military standards for thermals, shock and water resistance. The timepiece also adds a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and premium materials to fit the look of your chosen lifestyle with the option of stainless steel, titanium or DLC coated bezels. 

 

However, the core features that define the Fenix Pro 6 series are a wrist-based heart rate and Pulse Ox sensor to add insight into your fitness activities, a dynamic PacePro feature that helps you run smarter over various types of terrain, preloaded ski maps for more than 2,000 resorts around the world, measured running and cycle performance, and much, much more. 

 

The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro is a watch that goes with you, designed to push performance to a whole new level.

Garmin Marq Watch Adventurer GPS Smartwatch

The Garmin Marq Adventurer is the luxury modern tool watch that compels you to push further than you’ve gone before. Its wristwatch technology is going to excite all those who love exploring the unknown. Its luxury aesthetic and commanding functions immediately inspire you to pack a rucksack and lead with exploration in mind. 

 

With this innovative timepiece you’ll be able to climb the highest treks with the assurance that your blood oxygen levels are being monitored along the way. Between ascents, you’ll be able to stay connected to your team with the built-in smartwatch functions and go to extremes with up to 12 days on a single charge. 

 

There are countless other reasons why one would opt for the Marq Adventurer, for if you’re not inspired by adventure, you will be by the watch’s enduring materials. The wristwatch elevates style with a classic vintage design, with a 46mm titanium bezel, brushed titanium case and articulated Italian vacchetta QuickFit® leather strap that ensures an exceptional fit as you go to extremes. These elements make the Garmin Marq effortless to wear while the bezel provides additional functionality with a 360-degree compass scale around the edge to help you navigate. The Garmin Marq claims it’s a timepiece that knows no bounds and it surely lives up to expectations and goes beyond.

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro vs Garmin Marq Watch Adventurer GPS Side by Side Comparison

Let’s take a closer look at each watch family, comparing the key features, functions and characteristics.

 

	FENIX 6 PRO	MARQ WATCH ADVENTURER
Tool	Sport watch	Sport watch
Case	Available in stainless steel, titanium or diamond-like carbon-coated steel	Titanium case
Bracelet	Available in silicone, leather, titanium, and nylon	Available in black silicon rubber, and leather
Accessories	Apps Adaptors Cases and covers Bands Heart rate monitors Cables and chargers Cycling accessories Sensors	Apps Adaptors Cases and covers Bands Heart rate monitors Cables and chargers Cycling accessories Sensors
Water resistance	Up to 100m	Up to 100m
Functionality & Features	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, Unidirectional rotating bezel  Health monitoring Training, planning and analysis features Sensors Daily smart features Safety and tracking features Tactical features Activity tracking Running features Golfing features Outdoor recreation features Cycling features Swimming features	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel Domes sapphire glass for improved protection from scratches Health monitoring Sensors Daily smart features Music storage up to 2000 songs Safety and tracking features Tactical features Activity tracking On-screen workout animations Running features Golfing features Outdoor recreation features Cycling features Swimming features 360-degree compass markings on the bezel
Battery Life	Smartwatch: up to 24 days GPS: up to 36 hours GPS and music: up to 10 hours Max battery GPS mode: up to 72 hours Expedition GPS mode: up to 28 days Battery saver watch mode: up to 48 days	Smartwatch mode: up to 12 days GPS mode: up to 28 hours GPS with music: up to 9 hours UltraTrac™ mode: up to 48 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 4 weeks
Price	From around £599 - £799	From around £1499 - £1599
Storage	32 GB	32 GB

 

Which Watch Should You Buy?

Now you’ve been introduced to both watches, and all the important watches pertinent to both the Garmin Fenix Pro 6 and the Garmin Marq Adventurer GPS, you should find it easier to make a well-informed decision on which to choose over the two. 

 

The Fenix Pro has pretty much all you could want from a multipurpose tool watch, it is certainly a jack-of-all-trades model and offers a vast selection of functions to master all environments, however, if the call to adventure is deafening, then the Marq Adventurer is unrivalled for its focus on individuals and their needs and also offers double the battery life of the Fenix Pro 6. There is, of course, more personalisation involved in the design of the Fenix Pro 6, and it also comes in at £1000 cheaper than the Marq Adventurer. 

 

Both watch models go above and beyond for their functionality and multipurpose use. Any buyer who wants a smartwatch that does what it says on the tin, and more, will happily don either watch. Much of your choice will come down to budget and lifestyle, as either option will tailor most of any wearers needs. 

 

The collection available at Wallace Allan boasts an incredible range of watches from both the Garmin Fenix Pro 6 and the Garmin Marq Adventurer GPS lines. Browse our entire range online today to find the newest addition to your luxury timepiece collection.