Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin Approach S42. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 55 g 43 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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