Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Approach S20

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and Garmin Approach S20. 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 4 (GPS) vs. Garmin Approach S20 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.7 mm -
Weight 30.1 g -
Body Details - Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
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, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, 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 S20
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Single push-button
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Rounded square
Case Back All ceramic and sapphire crystal back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Band Type Sport band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Garmin Approach S20
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock
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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