Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin Approach S20. 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 Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | - |
Height | 45 mm | - |
Depth | 15.3 mm | - |
Weight | 53 g | - |
Body Details | - | Sensor: 13 mm x 27 mm 9 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Sunlight readable, Garmin Connect compatible, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Single push-button |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
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Case Shape | Round | Rounded square |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | - |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 56 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 56 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Garmin Approach S20 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | Calendar, Time, Alarm Clock |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |