Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin Approach G12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin Approach G12. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin Approach G12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Clothing
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 45.8 mm
Height 38.6 mm 51.3 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 25 g 25.1 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Splashproof -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Odometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Type OLED - colour Monochrome
Resolution - 175 x 175 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Circular
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium -
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Band Type Sport band -
Band Size S/M/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green -
CPU Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 30 hours
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach G12
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay -
Compliant Standards IPX7 IEC 60529 IPX7
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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