In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin Approach S20. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | - |
Height | 38.6 mm | - |
Depth | 10.5 mm | - |
Weight | 25 g | - |
Body Details | - | Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
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, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | - | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Single push-button |
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CASE | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | - | Rounded square |
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 S20 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
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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 | Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green | Black |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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CPU | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 56 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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 | Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |