Garmin launched the second-generation MARQ luxury smartwatches on October 11, 2022.
It offered five specialized variants: Adventurer, Athlete, Golfer, Captain, and Aviator.
These devices offer specialized functions, depending on the variant you choose.
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They’re also Garmin’s top-end offering, beating the Apple Watch Ultra’s price.
But how do they compare to Apple’s premium smartwatch?
Let’s compare the two smartwatch models below.
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We’ll compare this with Apple Watch Ultra and see how the numbers compare.
The former has a larger, brighter display, better satellite navigation options, and more built-in sensors.
However, these are just specifications.
What’s more important is how these smartwatches would hold up in specific conditions.
After all, these aren’t you’re everyday smartwatches.
That’s why the Garmin MARQ andApple Watch Ultra aren’t great choices for most users.
On the other hand, the 2nd-generation Garmin MARQ line of smartwatches is made for specific activities.
But if you’re into sailing, you should get the Garmin MARQ Captain instead.
There are also three other second-generation Garmin MARQ smartwatches: the Adventurer, the Athlete, and the Golfer.
All these have specific apps and sensors unique to their model line.
But if you’re into two different activitieslike golfing and aviationyou’ll have to buy two smartwatches.
Apple Watch Ultra Capabilities
An Apple Watch Ultra-specific feature is its design for use during scuba diving.
It has EN13319 certification, making it suitable for prolonged diving use up to 40m deep.
It also has a depth gauge and water temperature, allowing it to act as a dive computer.
Its impressively large screen also makes it easy to use in any situation.
It’s also up to 2,000 nits bright, ensuring you could see it no matter the situation.
You’ll find a similar situation with the Garmin MARQ Captain.
This is a similar situation across the line of Garmin MARQ smartwatches.
Garmin MARQ vs. Apple Watch Ultra Prices
The Apple Watch Ultra is already an expensive smartwatch.
It has a $799 starting pricedouble that of the $399 GPS-only Apple Watch Series 8.
However, its price starts to make sense if youcompare the Apple Watch Ultra against other rugged smartwatches.
However, the Garmin MARQ smartwatches aren’t ordinary rugged smartwatches.
The Garmin MARQ is a luxury smartwatch, and it’s reflected in its prices.
Can the Apple Watch Ultra Hold Its Ground?
For most people, the Apple Watch Ultra is the pinnacle of smartwatches.
It has many capabilities, a premium price, and is supported by one of the best smartphone ecosystems.
It will certainly hold its ground as a jack-of-all-trades kind of smartwatch.
