MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition vs Garmin Forerunner 165
Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.
This choice pits Garmin's premium multisport flagship against its accessible, run-focused smartwatch for home use.
Pick MARQ Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition if you want a sophisticated statement piece for daily wear that also handles serious athletic training.
Pick Garmin Forerunner 165 if you primarily run or do cardio at home and want a simple, lightweight watch for activity tracking.
- —The MARQ Athlete uses premium materials for a luxury look, while the Forerunner 165 is a more basic, plastic build.
- —The MARQ Athlete offers advanced multisport and navigation features the Forerunner 165 likely lacks.
- —The Forerunner 165 will be simpler and more focused on core fitness metrics for home workouts.
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