Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) Review: The Best Money Can Buy?
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
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It’s landed, the watch the 1% have been waiting for: The $1,900 Garmin MARQ Athlete, 2nd Gen edition. This watch builds upon the previous Garmin MARQ & CHRONOS lineups of fancier Fenix variants, but now switches over to the Garmin Epix series as the underlying platform. The previous MARQ editions were based on the Fenix 6 series. Of course, the Epix and Fenix 7 units are virtually identical in terms of features, just with different displays. The Epix-based MARQ Athlete now utilizes the AMOLED display instead.
As with the previous MARQ editions, the differences are almost entirely based in hardware and the outward design of the watch. Aspects like case materials, buttons, and even a new charging port/cable that’s massively faster than any other Garmin watch. However, this time there is a singular new software feature being launched on the Garmin MARQ series - a jetlag advisor. And ironically enough, I’m writing this from Boeing 777 at 36,000ft headed across the Atlantic Ocean - a perfect time to show how this all works. But fear not, this feature will also be coming to other more normally priced watches too.
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I wasn't going to get one but the Gummy Bear container sold it to me. Might even get one for my wife.
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Now wife wil put pressure to buy this watch just for the container. 😀 always happens with me in Costco
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Had to bring out the jacket for this one; on point👌👌
Im owning a Marq Commander Gen 1 and im wearing it nonstop for three years now. For me it is the best watch i ever had. Its also the smallest of the Marq Collection and the size fits best. The other models are too chunky. Got it second hand for half the price tag and it is totally worth it. There is a niche Market for this definitely. Its for those people that like to spend much money on watches, that like the functionality of a SmartWatch but want to have it in best quality materials almost Like an analog watch. I think they dont care if it is outdatet in three years. But within this time frame the quality of the watch Material stays the same. It got saphire glass and it still looks like brand new. I would be more interested to see how the Gen 2 Marq Commander looks like. Wouldnt be worth for me to Change, but i think for people interested might be interesting to wait for it, since i think is the best model of the Marq collection, kinda understatement in appearance.
With Gen Two, Garmin 'fixed' the only issue that Gen One had - the brightness of the display. Outdoors there was no issue. I must say the new display looks amazing and maybe by the time I need to upgrade my Gen One, it'll be Gen Three - but happy with it every minute it is on my wrist. Caulk it up to buying a tool that you use multiple times an hour every day of the year and the price per use is a bargain!
In the review the Marq 2 is considered similar to Epix 2 but actually it has a display of 1.2” which is smaller than the 1.3” of the Epix 2. That is a big difference between the watches.
Exactly, nobody seems to talk about this! When DC is asked tell me difference between Fenix 7 and 7s he'd say "the size of the display!". Not here.
Its a good morning when Mr. DC has a new video😎
Awesome. I only got on YT just now hoping you had received and reviewed one! Incredibly good looking Watch all around. It did look substantially thick though! Thanks for review
Love it how you dressed up to be somewhat in style with the watch.
I evaluated all these new Garmin watches and decided to buy The Fenix 7x. Battery lasts over 30 days! It also has the biggest display option available. I like big watches. I don't need AMOLED display that drains the battery, I want my battery to last. That's why Fenix 7x is the perfect choice for me!
I literally laughed out loud when the camera switched and you were wearing the sport coat at your desk. 😂
Garmin has their entire launch strategy ass backwards. This year they released, more or less, watches in order from basic --> best. Using a 935 for the last few years, I felt the itch to jump on the next high-end multi-sport watch and ordered the Epix G2, and I love it. While they look wonderful, there is nothing so compelling about the new MARQs that will persuade me to pick one up now that I've made my triennial Garmin investment. Release your flagship first, and I likely spring for one to satisfy the itch.
Shh, don't tell them, always skip these as they always sell their expensive watches with last gen. Probably would end up buying one if they reversed that strategy 😂
They want to beta test new features/hardware on the cheaper watches first?
Supply Chain issues likely. But the way I see it, this is final hurrah for this particular Fenix design. So may as well use excess inventory to deplete the stock. Bill Blass and Eddie Bauer editions come to mind. The next model will be revolutionary as opposed to Evolutionary to compete better with iWatch.
I totally disagree with you suppose the Garmin’s strategic management is a genius: everybody was waiting desperately for Fenix 7, so after they released it everybody was running to buy one. A slightly later the Tactix 7 came out so the former Tactix owners (like me) sold their almost new Fenix 7 watches to buy thr new Tactix, and the Quatix users did the same after just two months… then they released the Enduro 2 so some of the former Fenix 7 users also sold their half year old watches to have the latest and greatest… and now the flagship has arrived. I think this business model was very smart: they sold much more product with this.
@@gilberttiborjakub9890 And they're encrypting their firmwares for a while now. So even though the hardware in these watches is all the same, you can't easily turn your Fenix into a D2 or your 935 into a Fenix anymore.
Our Ray dressed sharp for the occasion - Legend! :D
I just got one for Christmas and love it.
jeez, those are beautiful watches.
if my stock portfolio triples, i might buy one.
it's fitting that you wore a sport coat for this review.
Excellent as always, keep them coming… 🇬🇧
It looks really really good. By far the best looking sportswatch so far.
Looking sharp Brother Ray!
Love the addition of the sport coat. 😂
Love the coat! Very formal! (nice watch, too!)
I hope Garmin won’t keep focusing on the appearance other than firmware, function and bug fixes. From years of fenix users to epix, the upgrade is significant and it’s making sense for better screen with higher resolution. From epix2 to marq, it misses the fundamental genie of Garmin watch, we want to use Garmin when we are doing activities and we want to monitor it. Marq vs epix is like lexus vs toyota. If I make enough money, probably I would pay extra for the look. However, 2k invest on relatively short life span watch seems not a good investment to me. I would spend that on bike hiking gear instead. 😀
You're the best, as always! ❤
I travel to countries with a time difference of 6+ hours almost quarterly and as I've gotten older, jetlag really bogs me down. I'm curious to know how well this jetlag advisor works and if Garmin will implement it for the Epix or Fenix via an update. Update: Just watched your entire video and SO happy to hear it may make it to the Epix!
My experience is that all the fancy Garmin features are pretty much a "hit or miss". Some work pretty well, some don't work for some people and some features work just from time to time and other features are more like guessing. Many of them are also kinda gimmicky
@@Markste-in I find training readiness really accurate tbh, I am rarely in my prime due to my lower amount of sleep but when it comes to days off it jumps up and I can also feel while doing my sport. It also monitors my sleep quite well. Although when it comes to sleep I feel it's like 90% accurate.
@TJ HRV works great for me too (including the stress level that is allegedly based on HRV). Other features are not always so great tbh
@@Markste-in I've been using fitbit since 2009 and a Garmin user since 2016. I currently use both and the features that's been released over the years I find are helpful. Even if you feel they are gimmicky, at least you get a "baseline" and from there you can see deviations from that baseline overtime to determine if there are issues.
@@manhartlol6451 I agree. If I pushed myself hard the day before, my training readiness the next day is very low and it will tell me to rest rather than workout.
This watch looks amazing 👏
Wow they released this beast at last!
Being able to load in flights in advance to have it adjust your suggested workouts in advance would be a very helpful
I have the v1. The best watch i ever had. Never regretted it. Won’t plunge again for v2 and skip 1 or 2 versions but if you can afford it, don’t hesitate a second!
Damn that price tag is insane! My Fenix 6 Solar was not the cheapest back then but this Marq Athlete sets a new level.
and you all had a go at Apple for asking 950 EUR for the Ultra
Yep, it is a high price to pay for being part of their beta test.
Obviously is overpriced. I recently had my Ultra and I'm very happy with it. No Garmin anymore
Thanks for a great video. They should have added a microphone and a speaker to make this the ultimate fitness/smart watch and maybe justify the price a little more.
I completely agree. Speaker, mic, activates voice assistant on your phone…that what I was hoping for.
haha I am going to the merchandise shop right away, will finish the video later ;)
Great video, thx for sharing! I wonder if there are any hardware differences between the athlete and adventurer version, or would it be possible to configure the athlete version just like the adventurer in terms of technical aspects?
Your jacket is really nice Ray 😊
Thank you for great honest review as always, why not change the design for that price? Thinner for the example.
Just a few weeks after the Marq1 they launched the Fenix 6 with a better display. Let's see if something similar happens again with the Marq2.
Edit: This time it's the other way round, I just saw in the specs that the Marq2 has a lower display resolution than the Epix2!
I think the resolution is the same. It's just the screensize: 1.2" marq vs 1.3" epix
@@philippnilreg3410 From the specs:
Display Size1.2”
(30.4 mm) diameter
Display resolution390 x 390
pixels
So the display resolution is lower! You probably mean pixel density, which is almost the same.
Of course it comes out exactly 8 days after I receive my Epix in the mail. I was tired of waiting for the new MARQ and figured it wasn't coming anytime soon.
Your Epix is now useless, as DC rainmaker said and you might as well throw it away. It loses all functionality when something newer comes out.
Thanks for the video, it looks good, but I’ll keep my Enduro 2 for fitness and longevity and the AW Ultra for a smart watch.
Congratulations, here is a cookie for your accomplishment.
its the material that last forever! i have a Marc commander gen 1 . and it works well.
I was planning on getting the captain.
I wear an epix gen 2 all the time and switch to a nicer watch from time to time. It seemed nice to have an epix that I would switch less.
But hearing that the software updates stop 2,5y later is too short.
So just going to keep switching out when I want and keep mainly relying on my oura ring.
I've been using the first generation Marq Athlete, for a few years now, I absolutely love this watch, I'm tempted to get the generation 2 the carbon fibre edition.
I've been looking into the Marq 2 Commander...any idea when the Gen 3 would release? would hate to buy one if the Gen 3 is around the corner..
@@Waaar no idea mate, other than battery life being better, and maybe a new sensor, what more could you want?
The build quality is insane with these multi tool watches
@@jimmycychowski1142 yeah that's very true. maybe get a discount during black friday & ill def buy one.
By now I feel they should've made a fully wireless charging system like apple and samsung watches. The metal contacts are the weakest points to these garmin watches. Also this one in particular is a little too small lol.
I own the Epix Gen 2 but love the look of the Marq Gen 2. That said I can’t justify spending 2k on an upgraded, smaller watch just for looks. Now, if the Marq was the size of the Fenix7X I’d have to reconsider.
I really like the way the strap is like the Instinct strap now. I find my Fenix uncomfortable to wear as it moves around if it's not ultra tight unlike my Instinct 2, where the strap bends down on my wrist holding it better.
The Jet lag function would be great in Descent MK2i. Any news it comes there?
Seems nice, but I just bought the standard Quatix 7 (no AMOLED) - because - I mount my watch on my kayak (hard to see the info on the watch while flailing around with my arms). Problem with AMOLED is that you can’t turn of the brightness dimming down. No biggie when the watch sits on your arm, but if it’s mounted to a bike or a kayak etc. it’s more or less useless and unreadable during workout since it’s “sleeping”. Was a bit worried that the fancy AMOLED screens would make Garmin trash the older MIP type screen and went for the best MIP watch I could afford. AMOLED looks amazing though, when the screen is on.
Hope your trip is good; any idea if they will put out a 955 LTE? You would think the apple ultra will push them too.
Why doesn’t Garmin store your info (hrv in this case) in the cloud so when you switch watches that data transfers to the new watch? I thought they had something like this set up years ago for tracking steps for when you switch into James Bond (marq watch) attire? 😎
great video
i'll take 1 of each edition....and a sport jacket as well!!
I was wondering when they'd finally release Gen 2. It was crazy they were still selling Gen1 at those prices with no touchscreen. Yes these are expensive, they're for a niche audience.
Are the spring bars removable on these? Garmin switched to fixed spring bars on Epix and Fenix 7. Hoping they kept removable bars on the Marq series, especially since these are more likely to be worn with premium dress bands.
Hi thanks for the video. On the golf features seems like this watch has exactly the same features as the golfer version. For the other versions are you effectively paying for the way it looks? As in all Marq 2 gen watches are exactly the same in terms of features/apps on the watch? Thanks
I would love a magnetic charger for the Fenix. These mechanical cables just suck. Over time they get more loose and you have to put the tweezers on them to bend the holding mechanism into place again. Just so 90s. Reminds me of times when you had to use folded paper to keep your cellphone battery in place 🙄
My EPIX2 is loose from the beginning :( Wish it came with these new magnetic style
Oh wow I'll try this tweezers trick! Thanks!
My friend has the MARC 2 COMMANDER. He loves it but he travels internationally and is always flying, sailing, or riding his KTM 1290 advetnure bike through different countries.
I love the athlete version but think ill get the Fenix 7x sapphire.
Thanks!
ray, first of, thanks for the tweet reply over the overview request 😂 secondly, id reckon you had missed out one feature of the watch, more on the software side, the stock tracker? i wonder - how does that works?
Hi DC rainmaker I was just wondering what is your every day go to Garman watch?
Does the Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) also has the small Flashlight as the Garmin Fenix 7? What about the Solar Option? :)
In your test of the Epix the battery lasted about 6 days with always on display, has that changed after six months or are you using it differently now?
Thank you
I like the charging port
I bought the D2 Mach1 all though I'm not a pilot. Bought because of the look (version with titanium bracelet) 1658 $ and as far as I can see it's all most similar to Marq. It's cheaper if you buy it with a leather bracelet.
A Marq with titanium bracelet (extra) is most double up to the D2 M1
I can recommend the D2 M1 I use it only as a smartwatch and the health section/fitness / bicycle works just fine.
How is the battery on the D2Mach 1?
Btw, because of you I bought it too! 😊 the only thing is that I am concerned about the battery on a long term! And how much time it takes for a full charge?
I’m pretty sure my 945 charges in about an hour too, but it has nowhere near the capacity as the watches you mentioned that take 2.5 hours to charge
Whacked the button! This is really cool, but way to expensive. I find the Epix 2 to expensive as well since I got my Fenix 5 quite cheap
Looks amazing, but I've had nothing but problems with the heart sensors
Heart sensors, sleep tracking, exercise tracking, charging....the time I couldn't update or access anything because they were good enough to take part in a crypto attack......
Dons sports jacket for this review 😂👌👍
"So just look at the bottom of your screen. You'll know it but I won't know it." LOL.
I’m not in the market for one, but I’m a watch guy. Grade 5 titanium makes a huuuge difference in durability, better hardness than steel. Most watches are grade 2 which is softer than steel and gets scratched to hell.
Great review! Can “always on”, be set to automatically be enabled for workouts?
That's the way my Epix 2 is on Gesture mode. All activities are always on anyway.
@@LewisDickenson That's great. Unfortunately it doesnt work that way for the Apple watch Ultra.
@@wavesnowaves Hopefully that can be changed in a software update!
Can you use the rubber band from marq in a epic, like the curved end
Like the sale pitch LOL
Sure rock away and get three, send one over to me too 👍👍👍
I am a sailor and the sailing app on the captain version seems great. Can I get the same sailing app on the EPIX series? I can’t find any info about that.
If Garmin offered me strait up MSRP for Epix to trade it in I might go for this.
Bro the epix gen 2 is such a great watch wut more can u want from a watch
Good day i need some help! Please can you show me how to navigte directly to a waypoint without using auto routing. Use to be easy but i cant get it working on my Fenix 7x solar. Always want to Auto route. I want to use it while hiking or walking. please please
hello, I would like to know if the Tacx NEO 2T is compatible with the sram eagle 12v 10-50 cassette
Yay another damn charger
Hi, thanks for responding - i would very much like to hear what you got for me regarding Marq vs D2 M1 but your mail is not valid.
😂. the suit thing is funny 😆.
Great!
Marq should have been X size as Fenix 7X. Definitely bigger than Epix maybe with that fancy screen but with bigger battery. And it should include Led light as Enduro 2.
This version 2 looks like they are trying to steal your money without any real effort to make a great watch 😢
Exactly. Screensize and missing led light don't make me buy it.
marq 2 vs Enduro 2 which is better ?
Why the screen size smaller than the Epix 2with that price difference ?
Like the Epix2 47mm is too small for me.
Needs to be 51mm like my Tactix.
When will Garmin 840 be released?
Hate the thinner strap of the EPIX and Marq. They should have the wider strap like on the Fenix X
I think it ist not so dark the screen like the other one Sports Watch from Garmin. OLED ?
That is a very handsome watch but yes, in a few years it will be more or less worthless, and I found the Fenix 7 plenty expensive for my budget so I will have to pass on this beauty.
P.S. I noticed that the "00" on the bezel has some discolouration or missing paint on the top of the second "0", so I would be pretty unhappy if I had just paid a ton of money for that.
That's what I struggle with, the rate of technology advancements why spend crazy money as they all become totally redundant in under five years.
Fr bro my Fenix 5X was damn near top of the line back in 2017, now it's becoming hella outdated as it receives no more updates and it's general design is showing it's age
The specs are just breathtaking but the reason I bought my fenix 7 saphire solar was the battery life. I need those 25 days of run time because I don't want to charge my watch every week.
Store your size comparison Oreo's inside the MARQ's box!
Looks like no flash light like the Phoenix. Seems dumb, but since I got that feature I use it every single day...
Is there any improvement on the Phone APP or is it using the same app?
Come on Garmin, how expensive can magnetic clip on be? It's on every Apple Watch, Pixel watch and even Suunto 9.
They just don't want to lose their fat margin on that because they dominated the fitness watch market.
I am one of those that pays thousands for a watch. But I have actually never bought a running watch and the price seems too steep for me. With that said, the most expensive one actually does look good from the photo shown.
Hi guys does anyone have a blood pressure watch?
I Just sold my epix2 for the ultra. I really liked the watch but it is just to big. I wish garmin would bring some sort of 42mm epix/marq. I know the ultra is big aswell but i dont know why but it does not look as big as the epix.
If Epix2 is too big for you, you might be in a very minor group of Garmin customers with this issue. My wrists are extremely thin (7inch) in comparison to most guys even though I've been doing strength training for almost 7 years and wearing Tactix/Fenix 6X isn't an issue for me
@@Fredjo I have medium small wrist and I was wondering if the enduro 2 or fenix 7x is too big
I'm with you, I'd buy a 42mm Marq tomorrow. My Fenix 7S solar sapphire in a stainless steel or titanium 5 case and bracelet would be the perfect watch.
Good tool
is the fenix 7 pro sapphire solar better ?
Should have deployant clasp and ceramic case at that price point. I feel like this thing is worth $1000 the moment you take it out of the packaging, and probably $500 next year.
the same can be said about any electronics these days
Nothing beats the Forerunner 945
Around 2018 I owned the MARQ Commander, I loved it looked amazing but wouldn’t buy another MARQ to pricey for what you can get from the Fenix 7X Sapphire solar which I own and love it more and personally love it more than Apples Ultra
Does it recognise the naps?