Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin Approach S42. 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 S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
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 Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 25 g 43 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, 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 Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Sport band Band
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 Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin Approach S42
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 -
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
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