Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (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 | 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 | 10.7 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 30.1 g | 34.1 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index | 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, automatic exercise recognition, 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 |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | - |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | All ceramic and sapphire crystal back | - |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (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 | White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand | Slate grey |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 125 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (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 4 (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 |