Fitbit Versa 3 vs. Garmin Approach S12

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 3 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

Fitbit Versa 3 vs. Garmin Approach S12 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 40.48 mm 43.7 mm
Height 40.48 mm 43.7 mm
Depth 12.35 mm 11.5 mm
Weight - 34.1 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, breathing training function Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue
BAND Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size S/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive Slate grey
STORAGE Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Storage Capacity - 125 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 70 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa 3 Garmin Approach S12
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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