Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin Approach S42. 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 fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 43.4 mm
Height 42 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 65 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature 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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format 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 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S 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 Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity 16 GB 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging/data 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 1-year warranty
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