Garmin Approach S42 vs. Doro Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Doro Watch. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Approach S42 vs. Doro Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, Apple iOS 9 or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 45.3 mm
Height 43.4 mm 13.4 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 45.3 mm
Weight 43 g 45 g
Body Material - Plastic, metal, metal buckle
Protection Waterproof -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor -
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, calorie intake, running data, cycle, fitness
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 Wallpapers support, find phone function, health monitoring function
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, incoming calls, alarm, sedentary, target reaching
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour TFT - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.28"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection - 6H hardness glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Black | Pink
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU silicone
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Green | White
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
RAM Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
RAM Size - 64 MB
CPU Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Manufacturer - Nordic
CPU Type - nRF52840
Clock Speed - 2.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Doro Watch
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software - App Store, Google Play
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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