In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
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 | 26.7 g | 34.1 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts | 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/GNSS receiver | GPS receiver |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 272 x 340 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | Composite back | - |
Case Details | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey | Slate grey |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 125 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S3 | - |
Features | W2 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 Series 3 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |