Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S12. 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 Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 6 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 43.7 mm
Height 40 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 10.74 mm 11.5 mm
Weight 40.6 g 34.1 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) -
CASE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Single Tour band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-175 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Swift leather Silicone
Band Colour Noir | Fauve Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
CPU Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay -
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 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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