Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Approach S20 and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 8 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 15 or later |
Activity/Sport | Golf | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g | Case only: 32 g |
Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing | Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts |
Notifications | Applications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Type | Single push-button | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Rounded square | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red |
STORAGE | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S7 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 56 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Approach S20 | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2473 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |