Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 7 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 14 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width - 43.7 mm
Height - 43.7 mm
Depth - 11.5 mm
Weight - 34.1 g
Body Details Case only: 30.5 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Calendar -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution 324 x 394 pixels 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity Slate grey
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity 32 GB 125 MB
CPU Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S6 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
SAR Value 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 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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