Garmin Venu vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Garmin Approach S42. 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 Venu vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.2 mm 43.4 mm
Height 43.2 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 12.4 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 46.3 g 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Black -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery 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 SMS, incoming calls Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Metal
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Granite blue Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Venu Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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