Garmin Approach S42 vs. Fitbit Versa 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Approach S42 and Fitbit Versa 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. Fitbit Versa 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later
Activity/Sport Golf -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 40.5 mm
Height 43.4 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 43 g -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score
Modes - 40+ 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 Find phone function, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls, applications SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Metal -
Case Details Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum
BAND Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-202 mm Up to 209 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | White | Light sand Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue
STORAGE Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 10 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Approach S42 Fitbit Versa 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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