Garmin Approach G12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach G12 and Apple Watch Ultra. 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

Garmin Approach G12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Clothing Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 45.8 mm -
Height 51.3 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 25.1 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection - Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Odometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, golf shot distance, stroke data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Type Monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 175 x 175 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape Circular Rectangular
Case Details - Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type - Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-160 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - G-hook
Band Material - Textile
Band Colour - Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach G12 Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IPX7 IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value - 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2684
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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