Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin Approach S12. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 47 mm | 43.7 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 43.7 mm |
Depth | 15.8 mm | 11.5 mm |
Weight | 86 g | 34.1 g |
Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, time, activity, steps taken, golf shot distance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | - |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Type | Push buttons | - |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Silver | Slate grey | Black | White | Granite blue |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Slate grey |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 125 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 70 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 70 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Garmin Approach S12 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |