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Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition vs Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance EditionSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared

Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition (010-03393-30)
Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition (010-03393-30)
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Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)
Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)

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Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition (010-03393-30)

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MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition (010-03393-30)

Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)

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MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)

For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

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40.0mm (small)85.0mm (large)
How to Measure
1

Lay arm flat, palm up.

2

Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition (010-03393-30)
Case: 46mmL2L: 46mmThick: 15mm
Edge Clearance
+4.5mm
Balanced Fit4.5mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.
Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition (010-02648-50)
Case: 46mmL2L: 46mmThick: 15mm
Edge Clearance
+4.5mm
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Balanced Fit4.5mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

The Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition and Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition share a near-identical 46mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.

On the wrist the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition feels lighter (84g vs 114g, case only).

Specification Comparison

SpecGarminMARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel EditionGarminMARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition
Case Width46mm46mm
Thickness15mm15mm
Weight114g84g
ShapeCircularCircular
GPSYesYes
Battery LifeSmartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 daysSmartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days
DisplayAMOLED (always-on)AMOLED (always-on)
Released20222022

Full Specification Comparison

320 specs
SpecGarmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel EditionGarmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition
Overview
FamilyGarminGarmin
General
Battery lifeSmartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 daysSmartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours (9 hours always-on) Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days
Display Size1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter
Case materialDamascus steeltitanium (Grade 5) with DLC
Color displayYesYes
Lens Materialdomed sapphire crystaldomed sapphire crystal
Bezel MaterialDamascus steeltitanium (Grade 5) with DLC
Memory/History32 GB32 GB
Strap materialleather and FKM rubbertitanium/silicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary magnetic chargerGarmin proprietary magnetic charger
Large font optionYesYes
Display resolution390 x 390 pixels390 x 390 pixels
QuickFit® watch band compatibleyes (22 mm)
QuickFit™ watch band compatibleyes (22 mm)
Sensors
GPSYesYes
CompassYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
ThermometerYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
SatIQ™ TechnologyYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Barometric altimeterYesYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitoryes (with acclimation)yes (with acclimation)
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYesYes
Product Info
Main SKU010-03393-30010-02648-50
Product ID17657811323517
Product NameMARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel EditionMARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition
Release Date10/11/202210/11/2022
Product VariationModern Tool WatchModern Tool Watch
Clock Features
TimerYesYes
StopwatchYesYes
Time/dateYesYes
Alarm clockYesYes
GPS Time SyncYesYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYesYes
Gaming Features
Gaming ActivityYesYes
GameOn™ app compatibleYesYes
Boating Features
Wearable trolling motor remoteYesYes
Cycling Features
CoursesYesYes
MTB Grit & FlowYesYes
Race an activityYesYes
Power meter compatibleYesYes
Advanced cycling dynamicsYesYes
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYesYes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)yes (with compatible accessory)yes (with compatible accessory)
Compatible with Varia headlight cameraYes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)YesYes
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)YesYes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)YesYes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)YesYes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)YesYes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)YesYes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)YesYes
Golfing Features
PinPointerYesYes
Swing TempoYesYes
Custom targetsYesYes
Tempo TrainingYesYes
Virtual caddieYesYes
Full vector mapYesYes
Handicap scoringYesYes
Tournament legalYesYes
Digital scorecardYesYes
Garmin AutoShot™YesYes
PlaysLike distanceYesYes
Round timer/odometerYesYes
TruSwing™ compatibleYesYes
Auto CourseView updatesYesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYesYes
Hazards and course targetsYesYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYesYes
Green View with manual pin positionYesYes
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwideYesYes
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)YesYes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)YesYes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)YesYes
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)YesYes
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)YesYes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)automaticautomatic
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Running Features
Hill scoreYesYes
Run workoutsYesYes
Running powerYesYes
Race predictorYesYes
Foot pod capableYesYes
Running dynamicsYesYes
Lactate thresholdyes (with compatible accessory)yes (with compatible accessory)
Grade-adjusted paceYesYes
Trail run auto climbYesYes
Performance conditionYesYes
Run/Walk/Stand detectionYesYes
Stride length (real time)YesYes
PacePro™ Pacing StrategiesYesYes
Vertical oscillation and ratioYesYes
Ground contact time and balanceyes (GCT balance with accessory)yes (GCT balance with accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and paceYesYes
Course- and weather-specific race predictorYesYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)YesYes
What You'll Love
TouchscreenYesYes
Display typeAMOLED (always-on)AMOLED (always-on)
Water rating10 ATM10 ATM
Garmin Pay™YesYes
Music storageYesYes
Multi-band GPSYesYes
Training statusyes (improved)yes (improved)
Built-in mappingYesYes
Training readinessYesYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygenYesYes
Sleep score and insightsYesYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 16 days (6 days always-on)Up to 16 days (6 days always-on)
Daily suggested workoutsYes
Activity Profiles
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump RopingStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
CyclingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor WalkingWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking
MultisportSwimming/Running, TriathlonSwimming/Running, Triathlon
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial ArtsBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sportsBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, BaseballBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Motor sportsMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, SnowmobilingMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
On the WaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, RacquetballTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winterSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, SnowshoeingSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual RunningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle RacingRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreationHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, ArcheryHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Other activity profilesJumpmaster, Tactical, Inline SkatingJumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Swimming Features
Pool swim workoutsYesYes
Critical swim speedYesYes
Time and distance alertsYesYes
Auto rest (pool swim only)YesYes
Drill logging (pool swim only)YesYes
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)YesYes
Countdown start (pool swim only)YesYes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYesYes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)YesYes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)YesYes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)YesYes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesYes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)YesYes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)yes (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
Tactical Features
XERO™ LocationsYesYes
Dual grid coordinatesYesYes
Outdoor Recreation
Tidesyes (via Connect IQ™)yes (via Connect IQ™)
Up AheadYesYes
TracBack®YesYes
Sight 'N GoYesYes
Tide glanceYesYes
OrienteeringYes
Back to startYesYes
Fish forecastYesYes
Explore NearbyYes
UltraTrac modeYesYes
Vertical speedYesYes
GPS coordinatesYesYes
Reference pointYesYes
Area calculationyes (via Connect IQ™)yes (via Connect IQ™)
Elevation profileYesYes
Projected waypointYesYes
Total ascent/descentYesYes
Future elevation plotYesYes
NextFork™ navigationYesYes
Distance to destinationYesYes
Sun and moon informationYesYes
Point-to-point navigationYesYes
Preloaded ski resort mapsYesYes
ClimbPro™ Ascent PlannerYesYes
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)YesYes
Preloaded road and trail mapsYesYes
Bread crumb trail in real timeYesYes
Downloadable cartography supportYesYes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYesYes
Around Me modeYes
Daily Smart Features
CalendarYesYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Garmin ShareYes
Connected GPSYes
Find My PhoneYesYes
Find My WatchYesYes
VIRB® RemoteYesYes
Morning reportYesYes
Red shift modeYesYes
Weather forecastsYesYes
Smart NotificationsYesYes
Smart trainer controlYesYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYesYes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYesYes
Plays and controls watch musicYesYes
Find My Phone during GPS activityYesYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYesYes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYesYes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)YesYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYesYes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)YesYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)YesYes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
StocksYes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)Yes
Activity Tracking Features
TrueUp™YesYes
Move IQ™YesYes
Step counterYesYes
Floors climbedYesYes
Calories burnedYesYes
Distance traveledYesYes
Intensity minutesYesYes
Automatic rep countingYes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)YesYes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)YesYes
Workout and Training Plans
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Garmin Cycling CoachYes
Garmin Running CoachYes
Garmin Running Coach ExpertsYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling PlansYes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Sleepyes (advanced)yes (advanced)
Hydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
BreathworkYesYes
Fitness ageyes (in app)yes (in app)
Sleep coachYesYes
Nap detectionYesYes
All-day stressYesYes
Women's healthyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYesYes
Jet lag adviserYesYes
Respiration rateYes
Resting heart rateYes
Relaxation remindersYesYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)yes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timerYesYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYesYes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)YesYes
Skin temperatureYes
Respiration rate (24x7)Yes
Daily resting heart rateYes
Safety and Tracking Features
AssistanceYesYes
Live Event SharingYesYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYesYes
LiveTrackYes
Group LiveTrackYes
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
% HRRYesYes
% HR maxYesYes
HR zonesYesYes
HR alertsYesYes
ShortcutsYes
HRV statusYesYes
Load ratioYesYes
Manual lapYesYes
Rest timerYesYes
Auto max HRYesYes
Auto scrollYesYes
Finish timeYesYes
HR caloriesYesYes
Voice alertsYes
Custom alertsYesYes
Physio TrueUpYesYes
Recovery timeYesYes
Training loadYesYes
VO2 Max (Run)YesYes
Course guidanceYesYes
Endurance scoreYesYes
Training effectYesYes
Virtual PartnerYesYes
Race an ActivityYesYes
Realtime staminaYesYes
Advanced workoutsYesYes
Interval trainingYesYes
Race glance/widgetYesYes
Training load focusYesYes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)YesYes
Garmin Live SegmentsYesYes
Strava Live SegmentsYesYes
GPS speed and distanceYesYes
Configurable lap alertsYesYes
Customizable data pagesYesYes
Unified training statusYesYes
Touch and/or button lockYesYes
Activity history on watchYesYes
Multisport auto transitionYesYes
Downloadable training plansYesYes
Training effect (anaerobic)YesYes
Manual multisport activitiesYesYes
HRM running pace and distanceYesYes
Heat and altitude acclimationYesYes
Customizable activity profilesYesYes
Trendline™ Popularity RoutingYesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Respiration rate (during exercise)YesYes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)YesYes
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)YesYes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settingsYesYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)YesYes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)YesYes
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)YesYes
Hot keysYes
Auto Lap®Yes
Auto Pause®Yes
Audio promptsYes
Auto multisport activitiesYes
Gym & Fitness Equipment
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Automatic rep countingYes
On-screen workout animationsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes

Wrist Fit

Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition

Sits best on wrists ~4866mm wide (≈ 12.817.6cm circumference).

Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition

Sits best on wrists ~4866mm wide (≈ 12.817.6cm circumference).

2D Dimension Schematics

Accurate scale drawings based on case dimensions. Drag to pan, Ctrl+scroll to zoom. Works for every watch regardless of photo availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition bigger than the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition?

Both have a 46mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition or the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition?

The Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition suits wrists around 48–66mm wide, and the Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition around 48–66mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Garmin MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition and Garmin MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition side by side at true scale?

Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

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