Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12

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In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S12. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 4 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 11 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.7 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 42.4 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Stainless steel Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Double Tour band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-160 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Barenia leather Silicone
Band Colour Fauve | Indigo | Marine Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 16 GB 125 MB
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S3 -
Features W2 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Orange Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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