Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin Approach S42. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
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 43.4 mm
Height 47 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 15.8 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 86 g 43 g
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
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 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
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes 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 S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 47 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Details Silver Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
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 Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) 10 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 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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