Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S20

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) and Garmin Approach S20. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin Approach S20 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
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 -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 10.74 mm -
Weight 40.6 g -
Body Details - Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g
Body Material Stainless steel -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
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, 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, 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
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Single push-button
CASE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Case Size 40 mm -
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Rectangular Rounded square
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S5 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin Approach S20
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock
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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