Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.
The choice is between a premium multi-sport navigation computer and a streamlined entry-level running watch.
Pick the MARQ Captain (Gen 2) if you're a serious adventurer needing top-tier navigation and rugged construction for sailing or expeditions.
Pick the Garmin Forerunner 55 if you're a runner focused purely on core training metrics and want a lightweight, straightforward watch.
Ask anything — we'll answer with MARQ Captain (Gen 2) and Garmin Forerunner 55 in mind for pro use.
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