Garmin Approach S42 vs. Amazfit GTR Mini

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Amazfit GTR Mini. 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 Mini Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Zepp OS 2.0
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
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - With band: 24.6 g
Body Material - Plastic, stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Midnight black | Misty pink | Ocean blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, BioTracker PPG biological tracking optical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, personal activity intelligence (PAI), sleep duration, altitude, recovery time, training load, training effect, REM phases, sleep quality score, nap, sleep breathing quality
Modes - Do-not-disturb mode, 126 sport 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, OTA update, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, event reminders, rotor motor, Quick Reply, pomodoro timer, customisable watch faces, PeakBeats workout status algorithm, ExerSense algorithm, SomnusCare, password protection, Virtual Pacer, sedentary lifestyle reminder, circularly-polarised GPS aerial, 5 satellite positioning systems
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications Calendar, 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 Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.28"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection - Fingerprint-resistant coating, tempered glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Case Shape Round Circular
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold -
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand -
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
CPU Type - Huangshan 2S
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Battery saver mode - up to 20 days
Watch mode - up to 30 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Amazfit GTR Mini
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Games, Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Timer
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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