Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 and Garmin Approach G12. 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 Series 1 vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 45.8 mm
Height 38.6 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 25 g 25.1 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Splashproof -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Type OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 175 x 175 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Circular
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Sport band -
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue -
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1P -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 30 hours
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri -
Compliant Standards - IEC 60529 IPX7
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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