Garmin Approach S42 vs. Amazfit GTR 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Amazfit GTR 4. 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 S42 vs. Amazfit GTR 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 12 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later
Activity/Sport Golf Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - With band: 34 g
Body Material - Aluminium alloy frame
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, BioTracker PPG 4.0 biometric sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - 154 sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Strength training guidance, camera remote control, find phone function, answering a call, VO2 max, making a call, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, auto pause, auto lap, realtime location tracking, music playback control, weather information, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, Dual-band navigation, linear motor, Virtual Pacer, track run mode, smart trajectory correction, route file import
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen, high stress level
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass, anti-glare bezel
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Metal -
Case Back - Polycarbonate
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Aluminium alloy
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 150-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Superspeed black | Vintage brown leather
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
User Memory - 2.3 GB
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 475 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 24 days
Clock - up to 50 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Accurate mode (with GPS) - up to 25 hours
GPS mode - up to 44 hours
Power saving mode (with GPS) - up to 52 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - To Do List, Games, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Alarm Clock, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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